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The Great Britain Guide

Viewpoints · South West England

King John's Oak

In or near Dalwood.

Free admission

King John's Oak is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

'The Oaks' on Lodge Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5596776

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.

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

Coordinates
50.7708, -3.0783
County
Devon
District
East Devon
Parish
Shute
Postcode
EX13 7QP
Parliamentary constituency
Honiton and Sidmouth
Nearest railway station
Axminster5.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Shute Road, north of Seaton Junction - geograph.org.uk - 5023838📷 5

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Shute

Shute — a village in england south west.

War Memorial, Shute - geograph.org.uk - 6952998📷 3

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Gate House At Old Shute House Including Flanking Walls And Pavilions

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Shute Barton

Shute Barton — a manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

nationaltrust.org.uk
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Andrewshayes Holiday Park

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Shute Hill

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Shute Armada Beacon House - geograph.org.uk - 1810925📷 3

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Where to eat & stay near King John's Oak

Places to stay

One of the Shute Piers - geograph.org.uk - 5023875📷 5

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Andrewshayes Holiday Park

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Turfmoor Ford - geograph.org.uk - 6619911📷 5

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Trill Farm

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Leacroft Caravan Park - geograph.org.uk - 6425986📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Leacroft Touring Park

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Seaton and the Axe Estuary - geograph.org.uk - 7903060📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Manor Farm Caravan Site

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Seaton, St. Gregory's Church, Seaton Scouts World War I memorial - geograph.org.uk - 7222778📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Axe Vale Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

Le Pisani, Axminster - geograph.org.uk - 6744029📷 7

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Le Pisani

Le Pisani in England South West, United Kingdom.

Ordnance Survey cut benchmark - geograph.org.uk - 4732124📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

1-10 Delapole Court (Former Pole Arms Hotel)

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Bed ^ Breakfast Accommodation - geograph.org.uk - 7206754📷 5

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The Railway

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Beer, The Marine House selling art and pottery - geograph.org.uk - 5348870📷 7

Restaurants · South West England

The Seafood Platter

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The Magpies Nest, Honiton - geograph.org.uk - 5483353📷 5

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The Star Inn (JD Wetherspoon)

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Cancer Research charity shop, 4 Lace Walk, Honiton EX14 1LR - geograph.org.uk - 6381901📷 7

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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.