Where is Great Buscombe?

Great Buscombe is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7LN), in the parish of Exmoor.

How do I get to Great Buscombe?

The nearest town is Brendon. Drivers can use postcode TA24 7LN.

Is Great Buscombe a protected site?

Yes — Great Buscombe 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 Great Buscombe?

Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7LN. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.

Mountains & hills · South West England

Great Buscombe

In or near Brendon.

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Great Buscombe — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 432 m.

Female red deer on Trout Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4421322 — Roger Cornfoot — 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)

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Great Buscombe is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 432 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

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Great Buscombe is a mountain located in South-West England. Its notable elevation and rugged terrain make it a prominent feature in the landscape. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing, attracting enthusiasts looking for challenging routes and scenic views. Visitors can expect a mix of natural beauty and varied topography typical of the region.

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Coordinates: 51.1613, -3.7382
District: Somerset
Parish: Exmoor
Postcode: TA24 7LN
Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead

Sources

osm: n6083255843 (ODbL)

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Archaeological sites · South West England

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Where to eat & stay near Great Buscombe

Places to stay

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Pinkery Farm (Expedition Centre) — a hostel in england south west.

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Campsites · South West England

Lorna Doone Campsite

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Campsites · South West England

Leeford Farm Riverside Camping

Leeford Farm Riverside Camping — a campsite in england south west.

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Campsites · South West England

Exmoor Youth Hostel Campsite

Exmoor Youth Hostel Campsite — a campsite in england south west.