Mountains & hills · South West England
Merripit Hill
In or near Widecombe in the Moor.
Merripit Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 449 m.
Chris Gunns — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Merripit Hill is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 449 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: North Dartmoor SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Merripit Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its scenic views and rugged terrain, making it a notable feature in the region. The area attracts walkers and outdoor enthusiasts looking for a natural setting to explore. Visitors can expect varied landscapes and opportunities for hiking.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6073, -3.8981
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Dartmoor Forest
- Postcode
- PL20 6SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- osm: n325970622 (ODbL)
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West Cottages
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Runnage Farm Campsite
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Where to eat & stay near Merripit Hill
Places to stay
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Longhouse Barn, Dartmoor.
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Dartmoor Expedition Centre
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Beardown Farm
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Places to eat & drink
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Warren House Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merripit Hill?
- Merripit Hill is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 6SZ), in the parish of Dartmoor Forest.
- What is Merripit Hill?
- Merripit Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 449 m.
- How do I get to Merripit Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode PL20 6SZ.
- Is Merripit Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Merripit Hill is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Merripit Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 6SZ. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.