Mountains & hills · South West England
Penson Cross
In or near Winkleigh.
Penson Cross — a hill or mountain in england south west.

Fernweh — 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
- Eggesford · 6.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Penson Cross 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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Place summary
Penson Cross is a mountain located in South-West England. It offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing, appealing to those seeking adventure in a natural setting. The surrounding area features diverse landscapes typical of the region, making it a suitable spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect varying terrain and potentially scenic views.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8387, -3.9151
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Winkleigh
- Postcode
- EX20 2AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Nearest railway station
- Eggesford — 6.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615920 (CC BY 4.0)
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Church of St James
Historic churches · 1.3 km

Bondleigh
Castles · 1.4 km

Millsome Castle
Castles · 1.4 km

Bondleigh Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km

Cadford Moors
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km

Winkleigh
Villages · 2.7 km

Winkleigh
Towns & cities · 2.8 km

Church of All Saints
Historic churches · 2.8 km

Winkleigh War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km

Court Castle
Literary houses · 2.9 km

Croft Castle
Literary houses · 2.9 km

Church of All Hallows
Historic churches · 3.5 km
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Bondleigh Bridge
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Cadford Moors
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Where to eat & stay near Penson Cross
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penson Cross?
- Penson Cross is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 2AS), in the parish of Winkleigh.
- What is Penson Cross?
- Penson Cross — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Penson Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Eggesford, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 2AS.
- How do I get to Penson Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Eggesford, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 2AS.