Mountains & hills · South West England
Buttern Hill
In or near Altarnun.
Buttern Hill — 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. Buttern Hill 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: Bodmin Moor, North SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Buttern Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It features a distinctive peak that offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking, attracting visitors looking to explore the natural beauty of the region. The terrain provides a variety of routes suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6061, -4.5810
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Altarnun
- Postcode
- PL15 7SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615890 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buttern Hill?
- Buttern Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 7SH), in the parish of Altarnun.
- What is Buttern Hill?
- Buttern Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Buttern Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode PL15 7SH.
- Is Buttern Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Buttern Hill is part of the Bodmin Moor, North SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Buttern Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 7SH. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.