Mountains & hills Β· South West England
The Calf
In or near North Molton.
The Calf β mountain in england south west. Elevation: 230 m.

Bill Boaden β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 hβ8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring β early autumn (MayβOct)
- Dog-friendly
About
The Calf is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 230 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Exmoor SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Barle SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Calf is a mountain located in South-West England. It is part of the Howgill Fells, known for its distinctive shape and scenic views. The area offers various walking trails suitable for different skill levels, providing access to the surrounding natural landscape. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the region, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1246, -3.7250
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Exmoor
- Postcode
- TA24 7LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
Sources
- osm: n2426853228 (ODbL)
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π· 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Calf?
- The Calf is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7LA), in the parish of Exmoor.
- What is The Calf?
- The Calf β mountain in england south west. Elevation: 230 m.
- How do I get to The Calf?
- Drivers can use postcode TA24 7LA.
- Is The Calf a protected site?
- Yes β The Calf is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Barle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Calf?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7LA. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.