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Mountains & hills · South West England

Great Hangman

In or near Combe Martin.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Great Hangman — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 318 m.

Great Hangman summit - geograph.org.uk - 5817558

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Killington Lane · 7.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Great Hangman is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 318 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Great Hangman is a mountain located in South-West England. It is notable for being the highest point on the rugged Exmoor coastline. The area offers dramatic views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The terrain features steep cliffs and a diverse range of flora and fauna typical of the region.

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

Coordinates
51.2147, -4.0047
County
Devon
District
North Devon
Parish
Combe Martin
Postcode
EX34 0PG
Parliamentary constituency
North Devon
Nearest railway station
Killington Lane — 7.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Hangman?
Great Hangman is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX34 0PG), in the parish of Combe Martin.
What is Great Hangman?
Great Hangman — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 318 m.
How do I get to Great Hangman?
The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 7.3 km away. The nearest town is Combe Martin. Drivers can use postcode EX34 0PG.
Is Great Hangman a protected site?
Yes — Great Hangman is part of the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Great Hangman?
The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX34 0PG.