Mountains & hills · South West England
Launceston Hill
In or near Lawhitton.
Launceston Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Eric Foster — 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston · 1.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Launceston Hill 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Launceston Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It offers a prominent vantage point in the region, with views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature observation, attracting visitors interested in exploring the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6330, -4.3579
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Launceston
- Postcode
- PL15 9DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston — 1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615925 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bakers Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
White Hart
Hotels · 0.4 km
Launceston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Launceston, Cornwall
Historic churches · 0.5 km
FLIC
Theatres · 0.5 km
Southgate Arch and gatehouse
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Kitchen and Moot Hall
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Launceston Castle
Castles · 0.6 km
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston
Historic churches · 0.6 km
The Bell Inn And Attached Wall And Coach House
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
Launceston Picture Theatre
Theatres · 0.6 km
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Bakers Arms Public House
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Launceston War Memorial
Launceston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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War Memorial
War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Launceston, Cornwall
Launceston, Cornwall — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Eagle House Hotel
Eagle House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Tinhay Retreats Campsite
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Bakers Arms Public House
Bakers Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Bell Inn And Attached Wall And Coach House
The Bell Inn And Attached Wall And Coach House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Royal Inn
The Royal Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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The Blue Lion Public House
The Blue Lion Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Sportsmans Arms
Sportsmans Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Launceston Hill?
- Launceston Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 9DL), in the parish of Launceston.
- What is Launceston Hill?
- Launceston Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Launceston Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL15 9DL.
- Is Launceston Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Launceston Hill is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Launceston Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 9DL.