Mountains & hills · South West England
Painswick Beacon
In or near Upton St Leonards.
Painswick Beacon — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 270 m.
Philip Halling — 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
- Stroud · 7.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Painswick Beacon is a mountain located in england west midlands. Elevation: 270 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: Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: COTSWOLD COMMONS AND BEECHWOODS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Painswick Beacon is a prominent hill located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its elevated position, offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors seeking both recreation and scenic vistas. The Beacon is part of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, enhancing its appeal as a natural landmark.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8065, -2.1928
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Upton St. Leonards
- Postcode
- GL6 6SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 7.1 km
Sources
- osm: n326123295 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Painswick Beacon?
- Painswick Beacon is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 6SZ), in the parish of Upton St. Leonards.
- What is Painswick Beacon?
- Painswick Beacon — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 270 m.
- How do I get to Painswick Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 6SZ.
- Is Painswick Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — Painswick Beacon is part of the Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the COTSWOLD COMMONS AND BEECHWOODS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Painswick Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 6SZ.