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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South West England

Cofton Hill

In or near Kenton.

Cofton Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.

Tents and caravans at Cofton - geograph.org.uk - 3505785

David 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
Dawlish Warren · 1.6 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cofton 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: Exe Estuary SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cofton Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and nature observation. The area is characterised by its scenic views and varied terrain, making it suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Visitors can expect well-marked trails and opportunities to explore the local flora and fauna.

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

Coordinates
50.6111, -3.4555
County
Devon
District
Teignbridge
Parish
Dawlish
Postcode
EX6 8RP
Parliamentary constituency
Newton Abbot
Nearest railway station
Dawlish Warren1.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Cofton chippy and shops - geograph.org.uk - 1993133📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Cofton Holidays

Cofton Holidays — a caravan park in england south west.

Cofton chippy and shops - geograph.org.uk - 1993133📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Cofton War Memorial

Cofton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Eastdon House, near Cockwood - geograph.org.uk - 4084434📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Dawlish sands

Dawlish sands — a caravan park in england south west.

Track to Higher Cofford - geograph.org.uk - 5796144📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping

Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england south west.

Hazelwood Holiday Park, Dawlish Warren - geograph.org.uk - 4084405📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Welcome Holiday Park

Welcome Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.

Welcome Family Holiday Park, Dawlish Warren (3) - geograph.org.uk - 6226938📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Dawlish Warren Holiday Park

Dawlish Warren Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.

Where to eat & stay near Cofton Hill

Places to stay

Cofton chippy and shops - geograph.org.uk - 1993133📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Cofton Holidays

Cofton Holidays — a caravan park in england south west.

Eastdon House, near Cockwood - geograph.org.uk - 4084434📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Dawlish sands

Dawlish sands — a caravan park in england south west.

Track to Higher Cofford - geograph.org.uk - 5796144📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping

Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england south west.

Hazelwood Holiday Park, Dawlish Warren - geograph.org.uk - 4084405📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Welcome Holiday Park

Welcome Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.

Welcome Family Holiday Park, Dawlish Warren (3) - geograph.org.uk - 6226938📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Dawlish Warren Holiday Park

Dawlish Warren Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.

Pine, Dawlish Warren - geograph.org.uk - 6489448📷 7

B&Bs · South West England

Mount Pleasant Inn

Mount Pleasant Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.

mountpleasantdawlish.blogspot.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Blue plaque on Thomas Tucker building, Exmouth - geograph.org.uk - 7381519📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Manor Cottage

Manor Cottage in England South West, United Kingdom.

Exmouth Methodist Church - geograph.org.uk - 4077825📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Spoken

Spoken in England South West, United Kingdom.

Nelson House and other terraced house, The Beacon, Exmouth - geograph.org.uk - 5355528📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Manor Hotel

Manor Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Parade, Exmouth - geograph.org.uk - 4647487📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Powder Monkey

The Powder Monkey in England South West, United Kingdom.

Coast path, Dawlish - geograph.org.uk - 5694528📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Railway Inn

Railway Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Former station house for Exminster, now architectural salvage site - geograph.org.uk - 6431230📷 5

Restaurants · South West England

The Swan's Nest

The Swan's Nest — a restaurant in england south west.

Freeswans-nest.com

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Ballard Down — Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cofton Hill?
Cofton Hill is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX6 8RP), in the parish of Dawlish.
What is Cofton Hill?
Cofton Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
How do I get to Cofton Hill?
The nearest railway station is Dawlish Warren, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX6 8RP.
Is Cofton Hill a protected site?
Yes — Cofton Hill is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Cofton Hill?
The nearest railway station is Dawlish Warren, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX6 8RP.