Viewpoints · South West England
Bossington Hill
In or near Selworthy.
Bossington Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Minehead · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bossington Hill is a named viewpoint in South-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 7.5 km away. Postcode area TA24.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bossington Hill is a viewpoint located in Selworthy, South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance within the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI. The area offers expansive views and is notable for its unique heathland habitat.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2247, -3.5720
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Selworthy
- Postcode
- TA24 8HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Minehead — 7.5 km
Sources
- osm: n6539918578 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bossington Hill?
- Bossington Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 8HQ), in the parish of Selworthy.
- What is Bossington Hill?
- Bossington Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bossington Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 8HQ.
- Is Bossington Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Bossington Hill is part of the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bossington Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Bossington Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bossington Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 8HQ.