Mountains & hills · South West England
Assycombe Hill
In or near Gidleigh.
Assycombe Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Assycombe Hill is a named hill or mountain in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Assycombe Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It is noted for its distinctive landscape and elevation, offering views of the surrounding countryside. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature walks, appealing to those seeking a natural setting. The hill forms part of the local topography, contributing to the region's geological diversity.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6225, -3.8894
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Dartmoor Forest
- Postcode
- PL20 6TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614160 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
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Where to eat & stay near Assycombe Hill
Places to stay
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YHA Dartmoor Hostel Bellever
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Gidleigh Park
Gidleigh Park — a hotel in england south west.
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Longhouse Barn, Dartmoor.
Longhouse Barn, Dartmoor. — a campsite in england south west.
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The Three Crowns Hotel
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Warren House Inn
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The Oxenham Arms
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Assycombe Hill?
- Assycombe Hill is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 6TA), in the parish of Dartmoor Forest.
- What is Assycombe Hill?
- Assycombe Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Assycombe Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode PL20 6TA.
- Is Assycombe Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Assycombe Hill is part of the East Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Assycombe Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 6TA. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.