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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South West England

Watch Hill

In or near Sticker.

Watch Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.

Footpath and gate - geograph.org.uk - 6826060

Jay Pea — 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
St Austell · 4.4 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Watch Hill 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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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Watch Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It offers a prominent viewpoint and is part of the region's varied landscape. The hill is frequented by walkers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the natural terrain and enjoy the surrounding scenery.

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

Coordinates
50.3541, -4.8468
District
Cornwall
Parish
St. Stephen-in-Brannel
Postcode
PL26 7FD
Parliamentary constituency
St Austell and Newquay
Nearest railway station
St Austell4.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Watch Hill?
Watch Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 7FD), in the parish of St. Stephen-in-Brannel.
What is Watch Hill?
Watch Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
How do I get to Watch Hill?
The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 7FD.
Is Watch Hill a protected site?
Yes — Watch Hill is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Watch Hill?
The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 7FD.