Mountains & hills · South West England
The Beacon
In or near Bishopsteignton.
The Beacon — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Colin 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
- Teignmouth · 2.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Beacon 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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Place summary
The Beacon is a prominent mountain located in South-West England. It serves as a notable landmark in the region, offering expansive views of the surrounding countryside. The area is popular for hiking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors who seek both challenge and scenery. The Beacon's elevation provides a vantage point for observing the diverse landscapes characteristic of this part of England.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5281, -3.5096
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Shaldon
- Postcode
- TQ14 0HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Abbot
- Nearest railway station
- Teignmouth — 2.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611190 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Beacon?
- The Beacon is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ14 0HQ), in the parish of Shaldon.
- What is The Beacon?
- The Beacon — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to The Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Teignmouth, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ14 0HQ.
- How do I get to The Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Teignmouth, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ14 0HQ.