Mountains & hills Β· South West England
Black Down
In or near Gidleigh.
Black Down β mountain in england south west. Elevation: 410 m.

Lewis Clarke β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 hβ8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring β early autumn (MayβOct)
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton Β· 2.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Black Down is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 410 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Black Down is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its scenic vistas and natural beauty, making it a popular spot for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers various trails and paths suitable for different levels of hiking experience. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain that showcases the landscape's charm.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7096, -4.0096
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Okehampton Hamlets
- Postcode
- EX20 1QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton β 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: n4195634344 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

'F' Range Semaphore (remains)
Historic houses Β· 0.3 km

'F' Range Redoubt (remains)
Historic houses Β· 0.4 km

Electric Light Shed (remains)
Historic houses Β· 0.4 km

West Mill Tor
Mountains & hills Β· 1.0 km

Rowtor
Mountains & hills Β· 1.2 km

Medieval settlement (remains)
Archaeological sites Β· 1.3 km

Yes Tor
Mountains & hills Β· 1.7 km

Longstone Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 1.8 km

Meldon Viaduct
Historic bridges Β· 1.8 km

Halstock Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 2.0 km

Hart Tor
Mountains & hills Β· 2.0 km

YHA Bracken Tor
Hostels Β· 2.0 km
Nearby
Historic houses Β· South West England
'F' Range Semaphore (remains)
'F' Range Semaphore (remains) β a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Historic houses Β· South West England
'F' Range Redoubt (remains)
'F' Range Redoubt (remains) β a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Historic houses Β· South West England
Electric Light Shed (remains)
Electric Light Shed (remains) β a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
π· 5Mountains & hills Β· South West England
West Mill Tor
West Mill Tor β mountain in england south west. Elevation: 541 m.
Mountains & hills Β· South West England
Rowtor
Rowtor β mountain in england south west. Elevation: 468 m.
Archaeological sites Β· South West England
Medieval settlement (remains)
Medieval settlement (remains) β a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Black Down
Places to stay
Hostels Β· South West England
YHA Bracken Tor
YHA Bracken Tor β a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
Hotels Β· South West England
Betty Cottles Inn
Betty Cottles Inn β a hotel in england south west.
Hostels Β· South West England
YHA Okehampton
YHA Okehampton β a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
Hotels Β· South West England
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Hotel β a hotel in england south west.
Caravan parks Β· South West England
Bundu Camping and Caravan Park
Bundu Camping and Caravan Park β a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
π· 5Historic pubs Β· South West England
The Oxenham Arms
The Oxenham Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· South West England
Tom Cobley Tavern
Tom Cobley Tavern in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· South West England
The Blue Lion Public House
The Blue Lion Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· South West England
Warren House Inn
Warren House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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π· 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Down?
- Black Down is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 1QP), in the parish of Okehampton Hamlets.
- What is Black Down?
- Black Down β mountain in england south west. Elevation: 410 m.
- How do I get to Black Down?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 1QP.
- Is Black Down a protected site?
- Yes β Black Down is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Black Down?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 1QP.