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Mountains & hills · South West England

Stone Setting

In or near Challacombe.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Stone Setting — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 480 m.

Chapman Barrows, Challacombe Common - geograph.org.uk - 5537118

Gary Rogers — 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
Woody Bay · 3.4 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Stone Setting is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 480 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: River Lyn SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Stone Setting is a mountain located in South-West England. It features distinctive geological formations and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for various outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain that provides a challenging experience for outdoor enthusiasts.

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

Coordinates
51.1757, -3.8608
Nearest railway station
Woody Bay — 3.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stone Setting?
Stone Setting is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
What is Stone Setting?
Stone Setting — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 480 m.
How do I get to Stone Setting?
The nearest railway station is Woody Bay, about 3.4 km away. The nearest town is Challacombe. Its coordinates are 51.1757°, -3.8608°.
Is Stone Setting a protected site?
Yes — Stone Setting is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Lyn SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Stone Setting?
The nearest railway station is Woody Bay, about 3.4 km away.