Mountains & hills · South West England
Woodbury Common
In or near Otterton.
Woodbury Common — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Lewis Clarke — 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
- Lympstone Commando · 5.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Woodbury Common 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Devon Pebblebed Heaths SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PEBBLEBED HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woodbury Common is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its expansive heathland and scenic views, making it a popular area for outdoor activities. The terrain offers various walking and cycling paths, appealing to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. The site is also home to diverse wildlife, providing opportunities for nature observation.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6789, -3.3710
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Woodbury
- Postcode
- EX5 1HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Nearest railway station
- Lympstone Commando — 5.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609885 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodbury Common?
- Woodbury Common is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 1HA), in the parish of Woodbury.
- What is Woodbury Common?
- Woodbury Common — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Woodbury Common?
- The nearest railway station is Lympstone Commando, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX5 1HA.
- Is Woodbury Common a protected site?
- Yes — Woodbury Common is part of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PEBBLEBED HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Woodbury Common?
- The nearest railway station is Lympstone Commando, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 1HA.