Viewpoints · West Midlands
Kingstanding Beacon
Also known as: The Pimple
In or near Birmingham.
Kingstanding Beacon is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wylde Green · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kingstanding Beacon is a named viewpoint in the West Midlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Birmingham Erdington parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wylde Green, about 3.0 km away. Postcode area B44.
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Place summary
Kingstanding Beacon is a viewpoint located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Birmingham, postcode B44. Also known as "The Pimple," it offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5467, -1.8763
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B44 0LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Erdington
- Nearest railway station
- Wylde Green — 3 km
Sources
- osm: n10771144248 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingstanding Beacon?
- Kingstanding Beacon is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B44 0LE), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Kingstanding Beacon?
- Kingstanding Beacon is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kingstanding Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Wylde Green, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode B44 0LE.
- Is Kingstanding Beacon free to visit?
- Yes, Kingstanding Beacon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingstanding Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Wylde Green, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B44 0LE.