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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Great Buscombe

In or near Brendon.

Great Buscombe β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 432 m.

Female red deer on Trout Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4421322

Roger Cornfoot β€” 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

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.

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

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

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Beech trees at Lanacombe - geograph.org.uk - 4421597πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Lanacombe 5

Lanacombe 5 β€” a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Female red deer on Trout Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4421322πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Lanacombe 5

Lanacombe 5 β€” archaeological in england south west. Operated by he.

Beech trees at Lanacombe - geograph.org.uk - 4421597πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Lanacombe 1

Lanacombe 1 β€” a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Great Buscombe - geograph.org.uk - 4421358πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Lanacombe 1

Lanacombe 1 β€” archaeological in england south west. Operated by he.

Beech trees at Lanacombe - geograph.org.uk - 4421597πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Lanacombe 2

Lanacombe 2 β€” a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Trout Hill 4 prehistoric stone row - geograph.org.uk - 6411885πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Lanacombe 2

Lanacombe 2 β€” archaeological in england south west. Operated by he.

Where to eat & stay near Great Buscombe

Places to stay

Westermill Farm Ford - geograph.org.uk - 5138032πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Westermill Farm Campsite

Westermill Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england south west.

Cloud Farm and Badgeworthy Water - geograph.org.uk - 3401626πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Cloud Farm Campsite

Cloud Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england south west.

Upper Barle Valley - geograph.org.uk - 3675564πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

Pinkery Farm (Expedition Centre)

Pinkery Farm (Expedition Centre) β€” a hostel in england south west.

Oare Water - geograph.org.uk - 6191412πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Lorna Doone Campsite

Lorna Doone Campsite β€” a campsite in england south west.

Free↗ doonevalleycamping.co.uk
East Lyn valley - geograph.org.uk - 1306303πŸ“· 2

Campsites Β· South West England

Leeford Farm Riverside Camping

Leeford Farm Riverside Camping β€” a campsite in england south west.

Exford Bridge across the River Exe - geograph.org.uk - 6064779πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Exmoor Youth Hostel Campsite

Exmoor Youth Hostel Campsite β€” a campsite in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

Blue Ball Inn, Countisbury, Exmoor, Devon - geograph.org.uk - 3001379πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Blue Ball Inn

The Blue Ball Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— blueballinn.com
Clouds and Lynmouth seafront - geograph.org.uk - 5051100πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Rock House Hotel

Rock House Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— rockhouselynmouth.co.uk
When the East Lyn River is but a trickle - geograph.org.uk - 7600818πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Rising Sun Hotel (Main Part)

Rising Sun Hotel (Main Part) in England South West, United Kingdom.

War memorial, St Mary's churchyard, Molland - geograph.org.uk - 6117232πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The London Inn

The London Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Constitutional Club, South Molton - geograph.org.uk - 3690232πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Kings Arms Public House

Kings Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Old Ship Aground, Minehead Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 1765572πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Ship Aground Public House

The Old Ship Aground Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Arish Mell

Arish Mell β€” bay in Dorset, England.

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Balaclava BayπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Balaclava Bay

Balaclava Bay β€” bay in Dorset, England.

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Balch CaveπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Balch Cave

Balch Cave β€” Cave in Somerset, England.

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Ballard DownπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Ballard Down

Ballard Down β€” Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Buscombe?
Great Buscombe is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7LN), in the parish of Exmoor.
What is Great Buscombe?
Great Buscombe β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 432 m.
How do I get to Great Buscombe?
Drivers can use postcode TA24 7LN.
Is Great Buscombe a protected site?
Yes β€” 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.