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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

The Beacon

In or near South Cadbury.

The Beacon β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 197 m.

The Beacon - geograph.org.uk - 3275930

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Sherborne Β· 7.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Beacon is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 197 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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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 panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for various outdoor activities, attracting walkers and nature enthusiasts. The Beacon's elevation and geographical position make it a distinctive feature of the local topography.

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Coordinates
51.0088, -2.5244
District
Somerset
Parish
Corton Denham
Postcode
DT9 4LX
Parliamentary constituency
Glastonbury and Somerton
Nearest railway station
Sherborne β€” 7.3 km

Sources

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The Beacon - geograph.org.uk - 3275930πŸ“· 5

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Corton Hill Beacon β€” a hill or mountain in england south west.

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The Beacon - geograph.org.uk - 3275930πŸ“· 5

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The Beacon

The Beacon β€” a hill or mountain in england south west.

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Parrock Hill

Parrock Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england south west.

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Villages Β· South West England

Sutton Montis

Sutton Montis β€” a village in england south west.

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Historic churches Β· South West England

Church of the Holy Trinity

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Where to eat & stay near The Beacon

Places to stay

Hoarding around construction site, High Street, Sparkford - geograph.org.uk - 6224476πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Long Hazel Park

Long Hazel Park β€” a campsite in england south west.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— longhazelpark.co.uk
Sherborne, Long Street - geograph.org.uk - 4700234πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

The Eastbury

The Eastbury β€” a hotel in england south west.

Paddock Drain - geograph.org.uk - 3873781πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

The George Hotel

The George Hotel β€” a hotel in england south west.

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The news all drinkers were waiting for - geograph.org.uk - 6532506πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

The Cross Keys Inn Caravan and Motorhome Park

The Cross Keys Inn Caravan and Motorhome Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Masonic Hall - geograph.org.uk - 3530064πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Manor Hotel

Manor Hotel β€” a hotel in england south west.

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A303 south of Riding Gate Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3845024πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Sunnyhill Campsite

Sunnyhill Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

Hoarding around construction site, High Street, Sparkford - geograph.org.uk - 6224476πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Sparkford Inn

Sparkford Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

St Mary's in the Spring - geograph.org.uk - 4838064πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Marston Inn

Marston Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Sherborne - Cheap Street - geograph.org.uk - 6950295πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The White Hart Public House

The White Hart Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

I'm Warning You Lot....... - geograph.org.uk - 3221509πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Digby Tap Inn

The Digby Tap Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Nog Inn

The Nog Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Pen Mill Hotel

The Pen Mill Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Ballard Down β€” Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Beacon?
The Beacon is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 4LX), in the parish of Corton Denham.
What is The Beacon?
The Beacon β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 197 m.
How do I get to The Beacon?
The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 4LX.
How do I get to The Beacon?
The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 4LX.