Walks in Somerset: Exploring Glastonbury Tor

Glastonbury Tor is a hill near Glastonbury in the English county of Somerset, topped by the roofless St Michael's Tower, a Grade I listed building. The whole site is managed by the National Trust, and has been designated a scheduled monument.
Julia and I picked a windy morning to take a climb to the top.
Very many thanks to all our sponsors of this trip to Glastonbury, especially the following:
Nigel Sadler
Felicity Jones
David Tirsch
David White
Paul Hein
Cynthia Walder
Kevin Hall
Mark Sellwood
Mark Webb
Neil Hague
Margaret Walters
Pam Earnshaw
Graham Mc Mullen
Andy Ashfield
Jane Ainsley
Ann Osbourne
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[@Paul-su3qh]

Hello Richard and the lovely Julia,

[@ProtoIndoEuropean88]

England is so beautiful, I want to visit there someday! Greetings from Portugal

[@earthstick]

Glastonbury Tor is spectacular, and it is an epic hike to get up there. I cycled to it from Bristol and carried my bike up while wearing my cleated cycling shoes. I was not easy but worth it.

[@tonygreenbank8611]

The energy of the Tor isn't the tower as grand as it is. The place to be to take in the true wonder of it all, is about 30 ft down the hill facing over the Seven towards the welsh mountains. To me it was life changing experience, I ask that people that visit this most amazing place, take time to relax and blend with the unique energy "like no other".

[@cynthiapate9138]

Thank you so much for the wonderful video. I enjoyed being with you both on the trip. I was at the Tor on 1998, and I still remember how loving and peaceful it felt. You two reminded me of it. So glad I found your site.

[@francishuddy9462]

My brother lives in Glastonbury and whenever I visit, I will always walk up the Tor. You can see Wales from the top ... In fact, there is an information board which explains, in some detail, the view.

[@tomvdems9253]

Nice video, makes we want to travel. I've been to Glastonbury many yesrs ago, but had no time to go up, hope I can do it sometime after covid. Great Britain is wonderful.

[@khalifajaber4070]

Loved that you share the whole climb with us.. i felt it. Thanks for sharing and this great video

[@keithhooper6123]

In my 62 years,always living only a few miles from Glastonbury,I think I may have been up the Tor,twice.

[@cjands168]

The Tor is also a labyrinth, but looks like not too many people walk it that way.

[@devonseamoor]

To be near the Tor at night in summer, must be a special event for sure. The sky to yourself 360 degrees around, hopefully, starry and with a fool moon as well to top it off.

[@badatfootball4698]

Great video. Have only been up there 3 times. Due for another visit soon. It’s a special place and like standing on top of the world and looking over the edge.

[@ramibu239]

Wow! What a hike!!! Just made me out of breathe watching the 2 of you. I loved when Julia looked at you & said that your hair was blowing about! 😂😂😂 You 2 have the best sense of humor! Beautiful tower.

[@angelphillips2399]

I really enjoyed that, thanks so much for sharing

[@zoeschofield]

Fantastic view! Well worth the climb

[@MrNas42]

Well that certainly blew the cobwebs away! Very invigorating, with wonderful views and cuddly lambs to boot. Many thanks.

[@JohnHawkins]

That was a beautifully filmed ascent Mr V. Earlier this month I visited the tor for the first time and found it a surprisingly tough climb (especially given the odd angle we approached it from, so we weren't on a proper path for much of the way) but nonetheless a magical and inspiring spot.

[@Jonny_The_Organism]

I remember back in June 1993 after two years of hitch hiking around the country (exploring) I ended up in Glastonbury one day... my first night in Glastonbury was spent under an old grey wool army blanket on one of the stone benches inside of st michaels tower atop the tor....second night was spent somewhat illegally in the abbots kitchen in the abbey ruins garden...third night and for the next twelve years was spent on an animal sanctuary not far from Glastonbury... and all because I wanted to go to Glastonbury festival but never had the money to get in...so I ended up getting in free for 12 years.. 😎🤘😁👍

[@WestcountryYokelOnYoutube]

I've not long been there either. Love Glastonbury.

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

Been up there many times, but sadly no longer...stunning views, worth the lung-busting trek!!!!