Mountains & hills · South West England
Penn Moor
In or near Cornwood.
Penn Moor — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Chris Andrews — 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
- Ivybridge · 9.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Penn Moor 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penn Moor is a mountain located in South-West England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable feature of the landscape in the region. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature observation. Visitors can expect a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels, providing opportunities to explore the natural beauty of the moorland environment.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4644, -3.9698
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 9.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616658 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penn Moor?
- Penn Moor is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Penn Moor?
- Penn Moor — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Penn Moor?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 9.1 km away. Its coordinates are 50.4644°, -3.9698°.
- Is Penn Moor a protected site?
- Yes — Penn Moor is part of the South Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.