Barn Hill

Hill, Mountain in Devon West Devon

England

Barn Hill

Old Boundary Marker near Pew Tor, Sampford Spiney parish Parish Boundary Marker just southeast of the top of Pew Tor. On the boundary of Whitchurch and Sampford Spiney parishes.

Milestone Society National ID: DV_SSSWC11pb — Old Boundary Marker near Pew Tor, Sampford Spiney parish Credit: A Rosevear

Barn Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the eastern part of the county, near the town of Exmouth and overlooking the Exe Estuary. With an elevation of around 104 meters (341 feet), Barn Hill stands as a distinctive landmark in the surrounding area.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping sides, covered in lush green grass and dotted with patches of shrubs and trees. Its summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, the estuary, and the distant coastline, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Barn Hill is known for its rich biodiversity, supporting a variety of plant and animal species. The diverse habitats found on the hill, including woodlands, meadows, and hedgerows, provide suitable conditions for a range of wildlife to thrive. Visitors to Barn Hill may spot birds such as buzzards, kestrels, and skylarks, as well as rabbits, foxes, and deer.

The hill is easily accessible, with several footpaths and trails leading to the summit. Local authorities have also installed benches and picnic areas, allowing visitors to rest and enjoy the stunning views. Additionally, a small car park is available at the base of the hill for those who prefer to drive.

Overall, Barn Hill in Devon is a picturesque and biodiverse natural feature that offers both recreational opportunities and a chance to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.553991/-4.0715518 or Grid Reference SX5374. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Boundary Marker near Pew Tor, Sampford Spiney parish Parish Boundary Marker just southeast of the top of Pew Tor. On the boundary of Whitchurch and Sampford Spiney parishes.

Milestone Society National ID: DV_SSSWC11pb

Old Boundary Marker near Pew Tor, Sampford Spiney parish

Parish Boundary Marker just southeast of the top of Pew Tor. On the boundary of Whitchurch and Sampford Spiney parishes. Milestone Society National ID: DV_SSSWC11pb

Old Boundary Marker near Pew Tor, Sampford Spiney parish Parish Boundary Marker just northeast of the top of Pew Tor. On the boundary of Whitchurch and Sampford Spiney parishes.

Milestone Society National ID: DV_SSSWC14pb

Old Boundary Marker near Pew Tor, Sampford Spiney parish

Parish Boundary Marker just northeast of the top of Pew Tor. On the boundary of Whitchurch and Sampford Spiney parishes. Milestone Society National ID: DV_SSSWC14pb

Tinners' Building at Beckamoor Coombe <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1020089?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1020089?section=official-listing">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Tinners' Building at Beckamoor Coombe

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Lower Merrivale Blowing House Although depicted as a Blowing House these structures are usually known as blowing mills on Dartmoor <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1016148?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1016148?section=official-listing">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Lower Merrivale Blowing House

Although depicted as a Blowing House these structures are usually known as blowing mills on Dartmoor Link

Shillapark Farm from King's Tor

Shillapark Farm from King's Tor

Whitchurch Common Area of common land on the edge of Dartmoor. In the distance in Brent Tor.

Whitchurch Common

Area of common land on the edge of Dartmoor. In the distance in Brent Tor.

Whitchurch Common Sheep grazing on Whitchurch Common, an area of common land on the edge of Dartmoor. The patch of water in the distance is the Tamar estuary, with the two bridges at Saltash just visible.

Whitchurch Common

Sheep grazing on Whitchurch Common, an area of common land on the edge of Dartmoor. The patch of water in the distance is the Tamar estuary, with the two bridges at Saltash just visible.

Whitchurch Common Looking across Whitchurch Common with the top of North Hessary Tor TV/radio mast in the distance, above a layer of cloud.

Whitchurch Common

Looking across Whitchurch Common with the top of North Hessary Tor TV/radio mast in the distance, above a layer of cloud.

Whitchurch Common Looking across Whitchurch Common to Cox Tor.

Whitchurch Common

Looking across Whitchurch Common to Cox Tor.

Bullseye Stone on Whitchurch Common Stone with a drilled hole designed to control the amount of water taken from one leat into another.

Bullseye Stone on Whitchurch Common

Stone with a drilled hole designed to control the amount of water taken from one leat into another.

Windy Post Cross One of a number of crosses on Dartmoor.

Windy Post Cross

One of a number of crosses on Dartmoor.

Windy Post Cross One of a number of crosses on Dartmoor.

Windy Post Cross

One of a number of crosses on Dartmoor.

Leat on Dartmoor Leat on Dartmoor near Windy Post Cross.

Leat on Dartmoor

Leat on Dartmoor near Windy Post Cross.

Langstone Manor Holiday Park Langstone Manor Holiday Park also has glamping pods and caters for campervans and tents. It also has a restaurant!

Langstone Manor Holiday Park

Langstone Manor Holiday Park also has glamping pods and caters for campervans and tents. It also has a restaurant!

Langstone Manor Holiday Park Langstone Manor Holiday Park also has glamping pods and caters for campervans and tents. It also has a restaurant!

Langstone Manor Holiday Park

Langstone Manor Holiday Park also has glamping pods and caters for campervans and tents. It also has a restaurant!

Camping at Langstone Manor Holiday Park Langstone Manor Holiday Park also has glamping pods and caters for campervans and tents. It also has a restaurant!

Camping at Langstone Manor Holiday Park

Langstone Manor Holiday Park also has glamping pods and caters for campervans and tents. It also has a restaurant!

Windy Post Cross Windy Post Cross with the figure of a woman walking her dog just visible on the horizon in the background.

Windy Post Cross

Windy Post Cross with the figure of a woman walking her dog just visible on the horizon in the background.

Windy Post Cross The upper part of the Windy Post Cross. The cross is one of about 100 wayside crosses to be found on Dartmoor, it is also known as the Beckamoor Cross; it is granite and thought late-medieval.

Windy Post Cross

The upper part of the Windy Post Cross. The cross is one of about 100 wayside crosses to be found on Dartmoor, it is also known as the Beckamoor Cross; it is granite and thought late-medieval.

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Barn Hill is located at Grid Ref: SX5374 (Lat: 50.553991, Lng: -4.0715518)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

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Whitchurch Common Barn Hill Whitchurch Common

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Windy Post

Description: Historic cross marking ancient route.

Historic: wayside_cross

Source: NPE

Wikidata: Q17646615

Lat/Long: 50.5499206/-4.0701851

Barn Hill

Natural: peak

Wpt Symbol: Dot

Lat/Long: 50.5543142/-4.0722258

Ford: yes

Lat/Long: 50.5499841/-4.0700705

Ford: yes

Lat/Long: 50.5498999/-4.0700482

Ford: yes

Lat/Long: 50.5578754/-4.0741674

Ford: yes

Lat/Long: 50.5540142/-4.0659422

Waterway: weir

Lat/Long: 50.5557044/-4.0686882

Ford: yes

Lat/Long: 50.556287/-4.0748047

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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