Viewpoints · South West England
King John's Oak
In or near Dalwood.
King John's Oak is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
King John's Oak is a named viewpoint in Devon, South-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the East Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Honiton and Sidmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 5.2 km away. Postcode area EX13.
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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
King John's Oak is a viewpoint located in Shute, Devon, South-West England. It is situated within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The site is notable for its natural landscape and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7708, -3.0783
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Shute
- Postcode
- EX13 7QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: n1357541727 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King John's Oak?
- King John's Oak is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX13 7QP), in the parish of Shute.
- What is King John's Oak?
- King John's Oak is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King John's Oak?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX13 7QP.
- Is King John's Oak a protected site?
- Yes — King John's Oak is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is King John's Oak free to visit?
- Yes, King John's Oak is free to enter.
- How do I get to King John's Oak?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX13 7QP.