Mountains & hills · South West England
Bush Down
In or near Widecombe in the Moor.
Bush Down — 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. Bush Down 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
Bush Down is a mountain located in South-West England. It is part of the region's diverse landscape, offering various outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views and opportunities for walking and exploration in the surrounding area. The mountain is a notable feature within the local topography.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6167, -3.8500
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- North Bovey
- Postcode
- PL20 6TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
Sources
- manual: geonames-2654180 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bush Down?
- Bush Down is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 6TB), in the parish of North Bovey.
- What is Bush Down?
- Bush Down — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Bush Down?
- Drivers can use postcode PL20 6TB.
- Is Bush Down a protected site?
- Yes — Bush Down is part of the East Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Bush Down?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 6TB. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.