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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South West England

Saunton Down

In or near Croyde.

Saunton Down — a hill or mountain in england south west.

Sheep on Saunton Down - geograph.org.uk - 472006

Alan Findlay — 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

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Saunton Down 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

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Saunton Down is a mountain located in South-West England. It offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain suitable for various levels of outdoor enthusiasts.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.1245, -4.2142
County
Devon
District
North Devon
Parish
Georgeham
Postcode
EX33 1PL
Parliamentary constituency
North Devon

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Saunton Down

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Saunton Down?
Saunton Down is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX33 1PL), in the parish of Georgeham.
What is Saunton Down?
Saunton Down — a hill or mountain in england south west.
How do I get to Saunton Down?
Drivers can use postcode EX33 1PL.
Is Saunton Down a protected site?
Yes — Saunton Down is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Saunton Down?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EX33 1PL. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.