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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Butter Hill

In or near Lynmouth.

Butter Hill β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 302 m.

An Ordnance Survey triangulation station on Butter Hill - geograph.org.uk - 5326197

Roger A Smith β€” 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)
Nearest railway station
Lynmouth Bay Β· 2.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Butter Hill is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 302 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: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Butter Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its distinctive topography and natural beauty. Visitors can expect a challenging terrain suitable for hiking and outdoor activities, with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular among walkers and nature enthusiasts.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.2360, -3.7941
County
Devon
District
North Devon
Parish
Brendon and Countisbury
Postcode
EX35 6NE
Parliamentary constituency
North Devon
Nearest railway station
Lynmouth Bay β€” 2.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Blue Ball Inn, Countisbury, Exmoor, Devon - geograph.org.uk - 3001379πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Blue Ball Inn

The Blue Ball Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— blueballinn.com
A wet and windy day at Countisbury - geograph.org.uk - 3735957πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

National Trust bunkhouse

National Trust bunkhouse β€” a hostel in england south west.

A wet and windy day at Countisbury - geograph.org.uk - 3735957πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· South West England

Countisbury

Countisbury β€” a village in england south west.

Seat, with a view of the Bristol Channel - geograph.org.uk - 3589936πŸ“· 3

Viewpoints Β· South West England

The Foreland

The Foreland is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Bridleway to Wind Hill, near Countisbury - geograph.org.uk - 3007720πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· South West England

Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort

Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort β€” a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Lynmouth Foreland LighthouseπŸ“· 5

Lighthouses Β· South West England

Lynmouth Foreland Lighthouse

Lynmouth Foreland Lighthouse β€” lighthouse in Countisbury, North Devon, England, UK.

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Where to eat & stay near Butter Hill

Places to stay

A wet and windy day at Countisbury - geograph.org.uk - 3735957πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

National Trust bunkhouse

National Trust bunkhouse β€” a hostel in england south west.

Lynton church - geograph.org.uk - 5688363πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

Castle Hill Guest House

Castle Hill Guest House β€” a hotel in england south west.

β†— castle-hill-guest-house.devontophotels.com
Getting ready to descend - geograph.org.uk - 4159182πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Chough's Nest

Chough's Nest β€” a hotel in england south west.

β†— choughsnesthotel.co.uk
Windypost Cross - geograph.org.uk - 6399488πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Lynmouth Holiday Park

Lynmouth Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

β†— coastandcountryparks.co.uk
The Olde Cottage Inne, Lynmouth - geograph.org.uk - 5688359πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Sunny Lyn Holiday Park

Sunny Lyn Holiday Park β€” a campsite in england south west.

Free↗ sunnylyn.co.uk
East Lyn valley - geograph.org.uk - 1306303πŸ“· 2

Campsites Β· South West England

Leeford Farm Riverside Camping

Leeford Farm Riverside Camping β€” a campsite in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

Blue Ball Inn, Countisbury, Exmoor, Devon - geograph.org.uk - 3001379πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Blue Ball Inn

The Blue Ball Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— blueballinn.com
Clouds and Lynmouth seafront - geograph.org.uk - 5051100πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Rock House Hotel

Rock House Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— rockhouselynmouth.co.uk
When the East Lyn River is but a trickle - geograph.org.uk - 7600818πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Rising Sun Hotel (Main Part)

Rising Sun Hotel (Main Part) in England South West, United Kingdom.

Pack o' Cards - geograph.org.uk - 4156947πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Pack o' Cards

Pack o' Cards in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— packocards.co.uk
The Old Ship Aground, Minehead Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 1765572πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Ship Aground Public House

The Old Ship Aground Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

War memorial, St Mary's churchyard, Molland - geograph.org.uk - 6117232πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The London Inn

The London Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Ballard Down

Ballard Down β€” Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Butter Hill?
Butter Hill is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX35 6NE), in the parish of Brendon and Countisbury.
What is Butter Hill?
Butter Hill β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 302 m.
How do I get to Butter Hill?
The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX35 6NE.
Is Butter Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Butter Hill is part of the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Butter Hill?
The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX35 6NE.