Mountains & hills · South West England
The Beacon
In or near Helland.
The Beacon — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Derek Harper — 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
- Bodmin General · 0.6 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Beacon is a mountain located in South-West England. Known for its prominent elevation, it offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature observation, attracting visitors interested in the natural environment. The Beacon's accessibility makes it a notable destination for both casual walkers and seasoned hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4646, -4.7250
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Bodmin
- Postcode
- PL31 1BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Bodmin General — 0.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615928 (CC BY 4.0)
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Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
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Historic churches · 0.5 km
Bodmin and Wenford Railway Station
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Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Victoria Barracks, Bodmin
Museums · 0.7 km
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum
Museums · 0.7 km
Bodmin Keep
Museums · 0.7 km
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Methodist Chapel
Chapels · 0.7 km
Methodist Chapel
Historic pubs · 0.7 km
Bodmin Town Museum
Museums · 0.8 km
Capitol Cinema
Cinemas · 0.8 km
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Shire House
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Gilbert's Monument
Gilbert's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Bodmin
Bodmin (Cornish: Bosvena) is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated south-west of Bodmin Moor. The extent of the civil parish corresponds fairly closely to that o
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Bodmin and Wenford Railway Station
Bodmin and Wenford Railway Station — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry War Memorial
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry War Memorial — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Victoria Barracks, Bodmin
Victoria Barracks, Bodmin — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near The Beacon
Places to stay
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The White Hart Inn
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Tregainlands Touring Park
Tregainlands Touring Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 3Campsites · South West England
Mena Farm
Mena Farm — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Ruthern Valley Campsite
Ruthern Valley Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Tredethy House
Tredethy House — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Eden Valley Holiday Park
Eden Valley Holiday Park — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Methodist Chapel
Methodist Chapel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Pack Horse Public House
The Pack Horse Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Pier House Hotel
Pier House Hotel — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Slipway Hotel
Slipway Hotel — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Outlaws Fish Kitchen
Outlaws Fish Kitchen — a restaurant in england south west.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Beacon?
- The Beacon is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL31 1BQ), in the parish of Bodmin.
- 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 Bodmin General, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL31 1BQ.
- Is The Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — The Beacon is part of the River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Bodmin General, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL31 1BQ.