Mountains & hills · South West England
Butter Hill
In or near Lynmouth.
Butter Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 302 m.
Roger A Smith — 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 · 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.
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- 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 — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: n23006415 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
The Blue Ball Inn
Historic pubs · 0.5 km
National Trust bunkhouse
Hostels · 0.5 km
Countisbury
Villages · 0.6 km
The Foreland
Viewpoints · 1.0 km
Earthwork defences of Countisbury Castle promontory fort
Vineyards · 1.1 km
Lynmouth Foreland Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.2 km
Wind Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Myrtlebury North Iron Age Enclosure
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Myrtlebury North Iron Age Enclosure
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Myrtleberry North Camp, a late prehistoric multiple enclosure fort 200m north west of Waters Meet House
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Hoar Oak Water
Museums · 1.5 km
Watersmeet House
Historic houses · 1.5 km
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The Blue Ball Inn
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Lynmouth Foreland Lighthouse
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Where to eat & stay near Butter Hill
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · South West England
National Trust bunkhouse
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Chough's Nest
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Lynmouth Holiday Park
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Sunny Lyn Holiday Park
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Leeford Farm Riverside Camping
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Places to eat & drink
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The Blue Ball Inn
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Rock House Hotel
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Pack o' Cards
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The Old Ship Aground Public House
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The London Inn
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📷 5Frequently 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 — 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. The nearest town is Lynmouth. Drivers can use postcode EX35 6NE.
- Is Butter Hill a protected site?
- Yes — 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.