Viewpoints · South West England
The Beacon
The Beacon is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster · 3.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Beacon is a named viewpoint in Devon, South-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the East Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Honiton and Sidmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 3.5 km away. Postcode area EX13.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Beacon is a viewpoint located in Shute, Devon, South-West England. It is situated within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), offering significant scenic vistas of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7720, -3.0532
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Shute
- Postcode
- EX13 7NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: n1293230904 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Beacon?
- The Beacon is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX13 7NX), in the parish of Shute.
- Is The Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — The Beacon is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX13 7NX.