Mountains & hills · South West England
Southern Ball
In or near Brendon.
Southern Ball — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 353 m.
Ruth Sharville — 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 · 6.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Southern Ball is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 353 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: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Southern Ball is a mountain located in South-West England. It is part of the region's varied landscape, offering opportunities for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain suitable for hiking and exploration. The area is known for its natural beauty and panoramic views.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2147, -3.7409
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Brendon and Countisbury
- Postcode
- EX35 6NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay — 6.6 km
Sources
- osm: n668104313 (ODbL)
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Brendon
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Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
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Where to eat & stay near Southern Ball
Places to stay
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Lorna Doone Campsite
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Leeford Farm Riverside Camping
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Cloud Farm Campsite
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Sunny Lyn Holiday Park
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southern Ball?
- Southern Ball is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX35 6NU), in the parish of Brendon and Countisbury.
- What is Southern Ball?
- Southern Ball — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 353 m.
- How do I get to Southern Ball?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX35 6NU.
- Is Southern Ball a protected site?
- Yes — Southern Ball is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Southern Ball?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX35 6NU.