Mountains & hills · South West England
The Head
In or near Burrington.
The Head — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Roger A Smith — 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
- Kings Nympton · 1.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Head is a named hill or mountain in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
The Head is a mountain located in South-West England. It is part of the region's rugged landscape, offering scenic views and a variety of outdoor activities. Visitors can expect opportunities for hiking and exploring the natural environment surrounding the mountain. The area is characterised by its distinctive topography and local flora.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9475, -3.9064
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Chittlehamholt
- Postcode
- EX37 9HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Kings Nympton — 1.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616033 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Head Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
River Mole, Devon
Museums · 0.6 km
Kings Nympton
Villages · 1.6 km
Chittlehamholt Manor
Manor houses · 2.7 km
Burrington
Towns & cities · 2.8 km
Chittlehamholt
Villages · 2.9 km
Colleton Manor
Manor houses · 3.6 km
Northcote Manor
Manor houses · 3.6 km
Gatehouse At Colleton Manor
Historic houses · 3.6 km
Warkleigh War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 4.0 km
Chittlehamholt War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 4.0 km
Satterleigh
Villages · 4.0 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Head Bridge
Head Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
River Mole, Devon
River Mole, Devon — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Chittlehamholt Manor
Chittlehamholt Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Towns & cities · South West England
Burrington
Burrington — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near The Head
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Umberleigh Camping & Caravan Club site.
Umberleigh Camping & Caravan Club site. — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
George Hotel
George Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Chenson Farm
Chenson Farm — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Riverside Camping & Caravan Park
Riverside Camping & Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Acorn Farm Park
Acorn Farm Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Yeatheridge Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Yeatheridge Farm Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Kings Arms Public House
Kings Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Bull and Dragon
Bull and Dragon in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Barum Gate
Barum Gate — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: british. Brand: Table Table.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
White Hart Hotel
White Hart Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Head?
- The Head is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX37 9HA), in the parish of Chittlehamholt.
- What is The Head?
- The Head — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to The Head?
- The nearest railway station is Kings Nympton, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX37 9HA.
- How do I get to The Head?
- The nearest railway station is Kings Nympton, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX37 9HA.