Mountains & hills · South West England
Corndon Down
In or near Buckland in the Moor.
Corndon Down — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Chris Andrews — 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
- Buckfastleigh · 9.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Corndon Down 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: Holne Woodlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Corndon Down is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its elevated terrain and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area provides opportunities for walking and exploration, appealing to those interested in outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a natural setting ideal for hiking and enjoying the local flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5523, -3.8563
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Widecombe in the Moor
- Postcode
- TQ13 7PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh — 9.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610164 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Corndon Down
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Corndon Down?
- Corndon Down is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 7PT), in the parish of Widecombe in the Moor.
- What is Corndon Down?
- Corndon Down — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Corndon Down?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ13 7PT.
- Is Corndon Down a protected site?
- Yes — Corndon Down is part of the Holne Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Corndon Down?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 7PT. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.