Mountains & hills · South West England
Hameldown
In or near Widecombe in the Moor.
Hameldown — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Derek Harper — 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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hameldown 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hameldown is a mountain located in South-West England. It is part of the Dartmoor National Park, known for its rugged landscapes and natural beauty. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails that offer varying levels of difficulty, suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. The area is characterised by its granite outcrops and rich wildlife, making it a notable destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6045, -3.8304
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Manaton
- Postcode
- PL20 6TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
Sources
- manual: geonames-2647576 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hameldown Beacon barrow
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
RAF Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Grimspound
Hill forts · 1.1 km
Deserted medieval settlement at Challacombe
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Medieval Village of Challacombe
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Hookney Tor
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Tinners heap
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Bush Down
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Engine Mountings
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Buddles
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Ruined Pub
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Pumping Mount (Ruins)
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Hameldown Beacon barrow
Hameldown Beacon barrow — archaeological site in Widecombe in the Moor, Teignbridge, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
RAF Memorial
RAF Memorial — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · South West England
Grimspound
Grimspound — archaeological site in Manaton, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Deserted medieval settlement at Challacombe
Deserted medieval settlement at Challacombe — archaeological site in Manaton, Teignbridge, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Medieval Village of Challacombe
Medieval Village of Challacombe — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Hookney Tor
Hookney Tor — Named summit at 497 m.
Where to eat & stay near Hameldown
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Dartmoor Expedition Centre
Dartmoor Expedition Centre — a hostel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Runnage Farm Campsite
Runnage Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Longhouse Barn, Dartmoor.
Longhouse Barn, Dartmoor. — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Cockingford Campsite
Cockingford Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Bovey Castle
Bovey Castle — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Warren House Inn
Warren House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Victoria Inn
The Victoria Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Royal Oak Public House
Royal Oak Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Cafés · South West England
Staple Hill Servery
Staple Hill Servery — a café in england south west.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hameldown?
- Hameldown is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 6TD), in the parish of Manaton.
- What is Hameldown?
- Hameldown — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Hameldown?
- Drivers can use postcode PL20 6TD.
- Is Hameldown a protected site?
- Yes — Hameldown is part of the East Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hameldown?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 6TD. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.