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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

The Calf

In or near North Molton.

The Calf β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 230 m.

River Barle near Cow Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6593334

Bill Boaden β€” 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)
  • 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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.1246, -3.7250
District
Somerset
Parish
Exmoor
Postcode
TA24 7LA
Parliamentary constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

River Barle near Cow Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6593334πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Cow Castle

Cow Castle β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 332 m.

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Cow CastleπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· South West England

Cow Castle

Cow Castle β€” hillfort in Somerset, England, UK.

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Wheal Eliza - geograph.org.uk - 526940πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· South West England

Wheal Eliza

Wheal Eliza β€” a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Valley of the River Barle - geograph.org.uk - 6592971πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Wheal Eliza

Wheal Eliza β€” archaeological in england south west.

River Barle below Wheal Eliza - geograph.org.uk - 6593047πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Winstitchen

Winstitchen β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 382 m.

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Valley of the River Barle - geograph.org.uk - 6592971πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Flexbarrow

Flexbarrow β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 339 m.

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Where to eat & stay near The Calf

Places to stay

Westermill Farm Ford - geograph.org.uk - 5138032πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Westermill Farm Campsite

Westermill Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england south west.

North Devon , Countryside Scenery - geograph.org.uk - 4060870πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

Blindwell Bunkhouse

Blindwell Bunkhouse β€” a hostel in england south west.

Free↗ blindwellbunkhouse.co.uk
Exford Bridge across the River Exe - geograph.org.uk - 6064779πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

Exford Youth Hostel

Exford Youth Hostel β€” a hostel in england south west.

Exford Bridge across the River Exe - geograph.org.uk - 6064779πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Exmoor Youth Hostel Campsite

Exmoor Youth Hostel Campsite β€” a campsite in england south west.

Upper Barle Valley - geograph.org.uk - 3675564πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

Pinkery Farm (Expedition Centre)

Pinkery Farm (Expedition Centre) β€” a hostel in england south west.

Cloud Farm and Badgeworthy Water - geograph.org.uk - 3401626πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Cloud Farm Campsite

Cloud Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

War memorial, St Mary's churchyard, Molland - geograph.org.uk - 6117232πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The London Inn

The London Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Blue Ball Inn, Countisbury, Exmoor, Devon - geograph.org.uk - 3001379πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Blue Ball Inn

The Blue Ball Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— blueballinn.com
Clouds and Lynmouth seafront - geograph.org.uk - 5051100πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Rock House Hotel

Rock House Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— rockhouselynmouth.co.uk
When the East Lyn River is but a trickle - geograph.org.uk - 7600818πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Rising Sun Hotel (Main Part)

Rising Sun Hotel (Main Part) in England South West, United Kingdom.

Constitutional Club, South Molton - geograph.org.uk - 3690232πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Kings Arms Public House

Kings Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

St Peter's church, Oakford - geograph.org.uk - 7796116πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Red Lion Public House

The Red Lion Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Ballard DownπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Ballard Down

Ballard Down β€” Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently 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.