Mountains & hills · South West England
Castle Rock
In or near Lynmouth.
Castle Rock — 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Lynton Village · 1.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Castle Rock 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: West Exmoor Coast and Woods SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Rock is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its distinctive geological features and offers a range of outdoor activities. Visitors can expect to find hiking trails suitable for various skill levels, as well as scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular among climbers and nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2321, -3.8577
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Lynton and Lynmouth
- Postcode
- EX35 6JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Lynton Village — 1.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616071 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Rock?
- Castle Rock is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX35 6JH), in the parish of Lynton and Lynmouth.
- What is Castle Rock?
- Castle Rock — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Castle Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Lynton Village, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX35 6JH.
- Is Castle Rock a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Rock is part of the West Exmoor Coast and Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castle Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Lynton Village, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX35 6JH.