Mountains & hills · South East England
Wyck Beacon
In or near Upper Rissington.
Wyck Beacon — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
Des Blenkinsopp — 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
- Kingham · 5.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Wyck Beacon is a named hill or mountain in england west midlands, 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: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wyck Beacon is a mountain located in the West Midlands. It is known for its elevated position and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors seeking a natural setting for recreation. The mountain offers a range of trails suitable for various skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8853, -1.7081
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Upper Rissington
- Postcode
- GL54 2NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Kingham — 5.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610161 (CC BY 4.0)
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Church of St Laurence
Historic churches · 1.2 km
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Villages · 1.3 km
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Villages · 1.4 km
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Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
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Vineyards · 2.2 km
Cotswold Carp Farm
Campsites · 2.6 km
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Westcote Manor and adjoining store
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wyck Beacon?
- Wyck Beacon is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 2NE), in the parish of Upper Rissington.
- What is Wyck Beacon?
- Wyck Beacon — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Wyck Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Kingham, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL54 2NE.
- Is Wyck Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — Wyck Beacon is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Wyck Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Kingham, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 2NE.