Mountains & hills · South West England
Black Down Hills
In or near Otterford.
Black Down Hills — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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. Black Down Hills 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Blackdown Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Black Down Hills is a mountain range located in South-West England. It features a mix of rugged terrain and scenic vistas, making it a notable area for outdoor activities. The hills are part of the larger landscape, offering various trails for hiking and exploration. Visitors can expect a natural environment with diverse flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9333, -3.1667
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Churchstanton
- Postcode
- TA3 7QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
Sources
- manual: geonames-2655503 (CC BY 4.0)
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Luxhay Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 3.0 km
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Viewpoints · 3.3 km
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Villages · 3.9 km
Lamb And Flag Inn
Historic pubs · 3.9 km
Culmbridge Manor
Stately homes · 4.2 km
Gerbestone Manor
Stately homes · 4.3 km
Otterford
Towns & cities · 4.5 km
Site of Otterhead House
Historic houses · 4.6 km
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Church of St Peter & St Paul, Churchstanton
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument)
RAF Culmhead (Scheduled Monument) — Monument, dating to 1941-08-01.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · South West England
Leigh Reservoir
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📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · South West England
Luxhay Reservoir
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Holly Bush Park Camping & Caravan Site
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Where to eat & stay near Black Down Hills
Places to stay
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Holly Bush Park Camping & Caravan Site
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Greenacres Touring Park
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Cadeside Caravan Club Site
Cadeside Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Cornish Farm Touring Park
Cornish Farm Touring Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Meryan House Hotel
Meryan House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Lamb And Flag Inn
Lamb And Flag Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Vintage Public House
The Vintage Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Sidmouth Arms Including Front Boundary Walls
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The Greyhound Inn
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Down Hills?
- Black Down Hills is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA3 7QQ), in the parish of Churchstanton.
- What is Black Down Hills?
- Black Down Hills — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Black Down Hills?
- Drivers can use postcode TA3 7QQ.
- Is Black Down Hills a protected site?
- Yes — Black Down Hills is part of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Black Down Hills?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA3 7QQ. It sits within the Taunton and Wellington parliamentary constituency.