Mountains & hills · South West England
The Beacon
In or near Blisland.
The Beacon — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 222 m.
P G Moore — 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 · 8.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Beacon is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 222 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bodmin Moor, North SSSI
- 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 notable mountain located in South-West England. It serves as a prominent landmark in the region, offering views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including hiking and nature walks, attracting visitors interested in exploring the local environment. The terrain is varied, providing opportunities for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5345, -4.6739
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Blisland
- Postcode
- PL30 4JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Bodmin General — 8.2 km
Sources
- osm: n751820241 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Jubilee Rock
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
St Protus's Cross
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Blisland
Towns & cities · 0.9 km
Mansion House
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Bridge To South East Of St Protus' Cross
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Medieval wayside cross at Blisland
Historic houses · 1.0 km
South Penquite Farm
Campsites · 1.0 km
Church of St Protus and St Hyacinth
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Trehudreth Mill
Mills · 1.2 km
Keybridge Bridge And Sundial In South West Cutwater
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Ryedown Stone
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Delford Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 4Memorials & monuments · South West England
Jubilee Rock
Jubilee Rock — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
St Protus's Cross
St Protus's Cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Towns & cities · South West England
Blisland
Blisland — village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Mansion House
Mansion House — house in Blisland, Cornwall, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge To South East Of St Protus' Cross
Bridge To South East Of St Protus' Cross — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Medieval wayside cross at Blisland
Medieval wayside cross at Blisland — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near The Beacon
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
South Penquite Farm
South Penquite Farm — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Tredethy House
Tredethy House — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
St. Mabyn Holiday Park
St. Mabyn Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Michaelstow Manor Holiday Park
Michaelstow Manor Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Colliford Tavern Camp Site
Colliford Tavern Camp Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Lanarth Caravan Park
Lanarth Caravan Park — a caravan park 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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📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Nathan Outlaw
Nathan Outlaw — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Outlaws Fish Kitchen
Outlaws Fish Kitchen — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Slipway Hotel
Slipway Hotel — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Napoleon Inn
Napoleon Inn — 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 PL30 4JH), in the parish of Blisland.
- What is The Beacon?
- The Beacon — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 222 m.
- How do I get to The Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Bodmin General, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL30 4JH.
- Is The Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — The Beacon is part of the Bodmin Moor, North SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Beacon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL30 4JH. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.