Mountains & hills · South West England
Waytown Hill
In or near Braunton.
Waytown Hill — 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
- Barnstaple · 2.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Waytown 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: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Waytown Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its scenic views and natural landscape, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers various trails suitable for different skill levels, providing opportunities for hiking and exploration. The surrounding environment features typical South-West English flora and fauna, contributing to the region’s natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0840, -4.0331
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Barnstaple
- Postcode
- EX32 7JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613751 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waytown Hill?
- Waytown Hill is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX32 7JR), in the parish of Barnstaple.
- What is Waytown Hill?
- Waytown Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Waytown Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX32 7JR.
- Is Waytown Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Waytown Hill is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Waytown Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX32 7JR.