Mountains & hills · South West England
Diptford Downs
In or near South Brent.
Diptford Downs — a hill or mountain in england south west.
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
- Totnes · 7.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Diptford Downs 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Diptford Downs is a mountain located in South-West England. It offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors, including hiking and nature walks. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and diverse wildlife, making it suitable for both casual walkers and experienced hikers. The landscape provides expansive views of the surrounding countryside, contributing to its appeal as a recreational destination.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4080, -3.7892
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Diptford
- Postcode
- TQ9 7PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Totnes — 7.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613695 (CC BY 4.0)
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Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Diptford
Villages · 1.2 km
Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Holsome Park Campsite
Campsites · 1.5 km
Devil's Backbone Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Marley Thatch Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
North Huish
Villages · 2.3 km
St Mary's Church, North Huish
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Rattery Viaduct
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Ladies Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Hazard Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Yeo Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.2 km
Nearby
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Oakenham Bridge
Oakenham Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Diptford, South Hams.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Holsome Park Campsite
Holsome Park Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Devil's Backbone Bridge
Devil's Backbone Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Marley Thatch Hill
Marley Thatch Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Where to eat & stay near Diptford Downs
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Holsome Park Campsite
Holsome Park Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
The Pack Horse Inn
The Pack Horse Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 2Campsites · South West England
Ashbourne Woods Campsite
Ashbourne Woods Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Glendale Farm
Glendale Farm — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
California Cross Camping and Caravan Club Site
California Cross Camping and Caravan Club Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Brackenhill Glamping
Brackenhill Glamping — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Church House Inn
Church House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Station House
Station House — a café in england south west.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Maltsters Arms
Maltsters Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Furzeleigh Mill
Furzeleigh Mill — a restaurant in england south west.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Diptford Downs?
- Diptford Downs is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ9 7PB), in the parish of Diptford.
- What is Diptford Downs?
- Diptford Downs — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Diptford Downs?
- The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ9 7PB.
- Is Diptford Downs a protected site?
- Yes — Diptford Downs is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Diptford Downs?
- The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ9 7PB.