Mountains & hills · South West England
Cosdon Hill
In or near Gidleigh.
Cosdon Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Richard Dorrell — 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 · 5.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cosdon 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: North Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cosdon Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It is part of the Dartmoor National Park and offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors seeking both challenge and scenery. Its elevation and natural features make it a notable landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7071, -3.9329
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- South Tawton
- Postcode
- EX20 2PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 5.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610534 (CC BY 4.0)
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Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows
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📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows
Cosdon Hill Multiple Stone Rows — archaeological in england south west.
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Where to eat & stay near Cosdon Hill
Places to stay
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Elvan Farm Pop-up Campsite
Elvan Farm Pop-up Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Dartmoor View Holiday Park
Dartmoor View Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Okehampton
YHA Okehampton — a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Bracken Tor
YHA Bracken Tor — a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Gidleigh Park
Gidleigh Park — a hotel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Oxenham Arms
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Tom Cobley Tavern
Tom Cobley Tavern in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Warren House Inn
Warren House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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White Hart Hotel
White Hart Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cosdon Hill?
- Cosdon Hill is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 2PY), in the parish of South Tawton.
- What is Cosdon Hill?
- Cosdon Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Cosdon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 2PY.
- Is Cosdon Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Cosdon Hill is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cosdon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 2PY.