Mountains & hills · South West England
Prospect Hill
In or near Instow.
Prospect Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Roger A Smith — 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
- Barnstaple · 4.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Prospect Hill 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: Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Prospect Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its elevated views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers opportunities for walking and outdoor activities, making it a suitable destination for those interested in exploring the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0357, -4.0992
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Tawstock
- Postcode
- EX31 3PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 4.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612199 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Tawstock War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Tawstock
Villages · 3.0 km
Great Knightacott Farm Campsite.
Campsites · 3.4 km
Church of St Peter, Tawstock
Historic churches · 3.4 km
Webbery Manor
Manor houses · 3.5 km
Tawstock Castle
Castles · 3.5 km
Tawstock Castle
Hotels · 3.5 km
Taw Valley
Viewpoints · 4.1 km
Bishops Tawton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 4.1 km
Eastleigh Manor House, Including Ha Ha To Front On South And East Sides
Stately homes · 4.1 km
Pill Viaduct
Historic bridges · 4.2 km
The Pines
Hotels · 4.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Tawstock War Memorial
Tawstock War Memorial — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
Great Knightacott Farm Campsite.
Great Knightacott Farm Campsite. — a campsite in england south west.
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Peter, Tawstock
Church of St Peter, Tawstock — a Grade I-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Webbery Manor
Webbery Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · South West England
Tawstock Castle
Tawstock Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Prospect Hill
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Great Knightacott Farm Campsite.
Great Knightacott Farm Campsite. — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Tawstock Castle
Tawstock Castle — a hotel in england south west.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Tarka Trail Camping
Tarka Trail Camping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Imperial Hotel
Imperial Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Royal and Fortescue Hotel
The Royal and Fortescue Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
Three Tuns Inn
Three Tuns Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Marshals Public House
Marshals Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Royal Exchange Public House
Royal Exchange Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Cork and Bottle
Cork and Bottle in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Barum Gate
Barum Gate — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: british. Brand: Table Table.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prospect Hill?
- Prospect Hill is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 3PH), in the parish of Tawstock.
- What is Prospect Hill?
- Prospect Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Prospect Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 3PH.
- Is Prospect Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Prospect Hill is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Prospect Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 3PH.