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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Lype Hill

In or near Luxborough.

Lype Hill β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 423 m.

Triangulation pillar on the top of Lype Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6731780

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Dunster Β· 8.9 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Lype Hill is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 423 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Exmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Lype Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It offers a variety of outdoor activities for visitors, including hiking and nature observation. The area is known for its scenic views and natural landscapes, making it a suitable destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Facilities for walkers may include trails and viewpoints, providing opportunities to explore the surrounding environment.

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

Coordinates
51.1236, -3.5012
District
Somerset
Parish
Cutcombe
Postcode
TA24 7BJ
Parliamentary constituency
Tiverton and Minehead
Nearest railway station
Dunster β€” 8.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Triangulation pillar on the top of Lype Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6731780πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Lype Hill

Lype Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england south west.

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Triangulation pillar on the top of Lype Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6731780πŸ“· 5

Museums Β· South West England

Brendon Hills

Brendon Hills β€” a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Luxborough , Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary - geograph.org.uk - 5844589πŸ“· 4

Historic churches Β· South West England

St Mary's Church, Luxborough

St Mary's Church, Luxborough β€” a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Free
A hop over the stile and then the stream - geograph.org.uk - 4841503πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· South West England

Clicket

Clicket β€” a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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LuxboroughπŸ“· 5

Towns & cities Β· South West England

Luxborough

Luxborough β€” village in Somerset, England, UK.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
West Somerset , Country Road - geograph.org.uk - 6107175πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Exton Hill

Exton Hill β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 349 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Lype Hill

Places to stay

Bridgetown , Snowman - geograph.org.uk - 5699397πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Exe Valley Caravan Site

Exe Valley Caravan Site β€” a campsite in england south west.

Barn at Halse Farm - geograph.org.uk - 5968086πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Halse Farm

Halse Farm β€” a campsite in england south west.

Cafe and car park at Wimbleball Lake - geograph.org.uk - 4655377πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Wimbleball Campsite

Wimbleball Campsite β€” a campsite in england south west.

Free↗ swlakestrust.org.uk
Stags Head Cross signpost - geograph.org.uk - 4654314πŸ“· 7

B&Bs Β· South West England

Stagshead Farm Exmoor B&B

Stagshead Farm Exmoor B&B β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.

West Somerset , Woodland Path - geograph.org.uk - 5026847πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

YHA Minehead

YHA Minehead β€” a hostel in england south west.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— yha.org.uk
The Stags Head pub, Dunster - geograph.org.uk - 8142448πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· South West England

Exmoor House

Exmoor House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.

Free↗ exmoorhousedunster.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

The Stags Head pub, Dunster - geograph.org.uk - 8142448πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· South West England

Hathaways

Hathaways β€” a restaurant in england south west.

Church Street, Dunster - geograph.org.uk - 6400366πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· South West England

Castle Coffee House

Castle Coffee House β€” a cafΓ© in england south west.

β†— discoverdunster.info
George VI Postbox at the Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 6400343πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· South West England

Cobblestones

Cobblestones β€” a cafΓ© in england south west.

The High Street in Dunster - geograph.org.uk - 2431750πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Luttrell Arms

Luttrell Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— luttrellarms.co.uk
Carhampton , St John the Baptist Church - geograph.org.uk - 4925506πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Butchers Arms

The Butchers Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— butchersarmscarhampton.co.uk
Now a gallery - geograph.org.uk - 4064929πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Queens Hall, Minehead

Queens Hall, Minehead in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— ents24.com

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Ballard Down β€” Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lype Hill?
Lype Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7BJ), in the parish of Cutcombe.
What is Lype Hill?
Lype Hill β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 423 m.
How do I get to Lype Hill?
The nearest railway station is Dunster, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 7BJ.
Is Lype Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Lype Hill is part of the South Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Lype Hill?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7BJ. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.