Mountains & hills · South West England
Cawsand Beacon
In or near Gidleigh.
Cawsand Beacon — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Christopher Hilton — 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
- Okehampton · 5.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cawsand Beacon 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: North Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cawsand Beacon is a mountain located in South-West England. It offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape and the coastline. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors seeking a natural setting. The terrain features a mix of rugged paths and scenic vistas, suitable for various levels of hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7000, -3.9333
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 5.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2653466 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cawsand Beacon?
- Cawsand Beacon is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Cawsand Beacon?
- Cawsand Beacon — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Cawsand Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 5.7 km away. Its coordinates are 50.7000°, -3.9333°.
- Is Cawsand Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — Cawsand Beacon is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cawsand Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 5.7 km away.