Mountains & hills · South West England
West Down Beacon
In or near Otterton.
West Down Beacon — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Chris Gunns — 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
- Exmouth · 4.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. West Down Beacon 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: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Down Beacon is a mountain located in South-West England. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable feature of the area. The site is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking, attracting visitors looking to explore the natural beauty of the region. The terrain provides a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6218, -3.3505
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Budleigh Salterton
- Postcode
- EX9 7AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth — 4.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616038 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Down Beacon?
- West Down Beacon is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX9 7AN), in the parish of Budleigh Salterton.
- What is West Down Beacon?
- West Down Beacon — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to West Down Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX9 7AN.
- Is West Down Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — West Down Beacon is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to West Down Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX9 7AN.