Mountains & hills · South West England
Great Pen
In or near Beer.
Great Pen — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Chris Andrews — 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
- Much Natter · 5.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Great Pen 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: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Pen is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its distinctive topography and natural beauty, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers various trails suitable for different skill levels, providing opportunities for hiking and exploring the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain with scenic views typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7418, -3.1113
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Colyton
- Postcode
- EX24 6RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610431 (CC BY 4.0)
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Vineyards · 2.9 km
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Great House
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Colcombe Castle
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Seaton Tramway
Heritage railways · 3.4 km
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Colyton Heritage Centre
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Promontory fort on Seaton Down
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Pen?
- Great Pen is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX24 6RX), in the parish of Colyton.
- What is Great Pen?
- Great Pen — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Great Pen?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX24 6RX.
- Is Great Pen a protected site?
- Yes — Great Pen is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Great Pen?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX24 6RX.