Mountains & hills · South West England
Beacon Knap
In or near Burton Bradstock.
Beacon Knap — 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. Beacon Knap 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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See it from the streetimagery from 2026
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beacon Knap is a mountain located in South-West England. It offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing, appealing to both casual walkers and experienced climbers. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and diverse landscapes, providing ample opportunities for exploration. Visitors can expect a variety of trails and routes suitable for different skill levels.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6929, -2.6831
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Swyre
- Postcode
- DT2 9DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616037 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Beacon Knap
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Gorselands Caravan Park
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Old Coastguard Holiday Park
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The Manor House
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Graston Farm Campsite
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Graston Copse Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Cafés · South West England
The Old Schoolhouse Tea Rooms
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Three Mariners Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beacon Knap?
- Beacon Knap is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 9DB), in the parish of Swyre.
- What is Beacon Knap?
- Beacon Knap — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Beacon Knap?
- Drivers can use postcode DT2 9DB.
- Is Beacon Knap a protected site?
- Yes — Beacon Knap is part of the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Beacon Knap?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 9DB. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.