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Mountains & hills · South West England

Cow Castle

In or near North Molton.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Cow Castle — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 332 m.

River Barle near Cow Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6593334

Bill Boaden — 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)
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cow Castle is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 332 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Exmoor SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Barle SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Exmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cow Castle is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its distinctive topography and offers a variety of outdoor activities. The area attracts walkers and nature enthusiasts, providing opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the surrounding landscape.

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

Coordinates
51.1228, -3.7246
District
Somerset
Parish
Exmoor
Postcode
TA24 7LA
Parliamentary constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cow Castle?
Cow Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7LA), in the parish of Exmoor.
What is Cow Castle?
Cow Castle — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 332 m.
How do I get to Cow Castle?
The nearest town is North Molton. Drivers can use postcode TA24 7LA.
Is Cow Castle a protected site?
Yes — Cow Castle is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Barle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Cow Castle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7LA. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.