Mountains & hills · South West England
Gun Hill
In or near Hugh Town.
Gun Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 34 m.
Andrew Abbott — 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
Gun Hill is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 34 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: Castle Down (Tresco) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
- Ramsar wetland: Isles of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gun Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its distinctive peak, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area attracts walkers and nature enthusiasts, providing a range of trails suitable for different skill levels. Visitors can expect a mix of rugged terrain and scenic vistas, typical of the region's natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 49.9669, -6.3487
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- Tresco
- Postcode
- TR24 0QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
Sources
- osm: n380752549 (ODbL)
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King Charles's Castle
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Cromwell's Castle
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Atlantic Hotel
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Lyonesse Guest House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gun Hill?
- Gun Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR24 0QB), in the parish of Tresco.
- What is Gun Hill?
- Gun Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 34 m.
- How do I get to Gun Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode TR24 0QB.
- Is Gun Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Gun Hill is part of the Castle Down (Tresco) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Gun Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR24 0QB. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.