Mountains & hills · South West England
Shilstone Hill
In or near Brendon.
Shilstone Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 405 m.
T Eyre — 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
- Lynmouth Bay · 5.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Shilstone Hill is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 405 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: North Exmoor SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Watersmeet SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shilstone Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its elevated terrain and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails suitable for varying levels of experience. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and provides opportunities for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1987, -3.7755
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Brendon and Countisbury
- Postcode
- EX35 6PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay — 5.4 km
Sources
- osm: n6092726362 (ODbL)
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Historic houses · 3.1 km
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Watersmeet House
Historic houses · 3.2 km
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Standing stones on eastern edge of Furzehill Common
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Bridge Approximately 15 Metres To South Of Leeford Bridge
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Where to eat & stay near Shilstone Hill
Places to stay
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Leeford Farm Riverside Camping
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Cloud Farm Campsite
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Lorna Doone Campsite
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
National Trust bunkhouse
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Lynmouth Holiday Park
Lynmouth Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Sunny Lyn Holiday Park
Sunny Lyn Holiday Park — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Blue Ball Inn
The Blue Ball Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Rock House Hotel
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Rising Sun Hotel (Main Part)
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Pack o' Cards
Pack o' Cards in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The London Inn
The London Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Kings Arms Public House
Kings Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shilstone Hill?
- Shilstone Hill is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX35 6PU), in the parish of Brendon and Countisbury.
- What is Shilstone Hill?
- Shilstone Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 405 m.
- How do I get to Shilstone Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX35 6PU.
- Is Shilstone Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Shilstone Hill is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Watersmeet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Shilstone Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX35 6PU.