Ball Hill

Hill, Mountain in Devon South Hams

England

Ball Hill

St Peter's church, Harbertonford
St Peter's church, Harbertonford Credit: Roy Hughes

Ball Hill is a beautiful hill located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the Dartmoor National Park, which is known for its stunning landscapes and rugged wilderness. Standing at an elevation of approximately 410 meters (1345 feet), Ball Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its rolling grassy slopes and rocky outcrops, which add to its charm and appeal. It is a popular destination for hikers, walkers, and nature enthusiasts who are drawn to its tranquil and unspoiled environment. The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including heather, gorse, and various bird species.

The summit of Ball Hill provides an excellent vantage point, allowing visitors to marvel at the vast expanse of Dartmoor and its distinctive landscape features, such as tors and ancient stone circles. On a clear day, one can even catch a glimpse of the distant coastline.

Access to Ball Hill is relatively easy, with several footpaths and trails leading to the summit. The hill is well-maintained and offers ample parking facilities for those arriving by car. It is important to note that Dartmoor can experience changeable weather conditions, so visitors are advised to come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear.

Whether it is to enjoy a peaceful walk, admire the natural beauty, or simply escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Ball Hill in Devon is a captivating destination that never fails to leave a lasting impression on its visitors.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Ball Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.387525/-3.736675 or Grid Reference SX7655. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Peter's church, Harbertonford
St Peter's church, Harbertonford
Cottages on Hillside, Harbertonford
Cottages on Hillside, Harbertonford
Harbourne filling station Harbertonford
Harbourne filling station Harbertonford
Field and woods, Poulston A view from the ridge lane from Harbertonford. Honeywell Wood is on the left.
Field and woods, Poulston
A view from the ridge lane from Harbertonford. Honeywell Wood is on the left.
Lane at Spanish Lane End Leading towards Harbertonford.
Lane at Spanish Lane End
Leading towards Harbertonford.
Lane to Harbourne valley Approaching a bend with trees and a view down the valley.
Lane to Harbourne valley
Approaching a bend with trees and a view down the valley.
Harbourne River valley From the gate seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7391249">SX7657 : Lane to Harbourne valley</a>.
Harbourne River valley
From the gate seen in SX7657 : Lane to Harbourne valley.
Hillside, Hill Mill Looking down the lane just to the right of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7391250">SX7657 : Harbourne River valley</a>.
Hillside, Hill Mill
Looking down the lane just to the right of SX7657 : Harbourne River valley.
Lane to Poulston <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7386961">SX7754 : Field and woods, Poulston</a> looks left from here.
Lane to Poulston
SX7754 : Field and woods, Poulston looks left from here.
Valley, Boreston Seen from Spanish Lane End.
Valley, Boreston
Seen from Spanish Lane End.
Field, Spanish Lane End From the gate seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7386973">SX7654 : Lane at Spanish Lane End</a>, looking left.
Field, Spanish Lane End
From the gate seen in SX7654 : Lane at Spanish Lane End, looking left.
Crabadon cowshed - South Devon
Crabadon cowshed - South Devon
Woodcourt Seen looking south from across the little Harbourne River, an old farm close to Harbertonford. Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1108257" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1108257">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> .
Woodcourt
Seen looking south from across the little Harbourne River, an old farm close to Harbertonford. Listed LinkExternal link .
Rolster Bridge A distinctively shaped bridge over the Harbourne River, and doubtless built of stone from Englebourne slate quarry, a few yards away in the eastern valley side. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1215347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1215347">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> , an interesting listed building description. Seen looking WNW.
Rolster Bridge
A distinctively shaped bridge over the Harbourne River, and doubtless built of stone from Englebourne slate quarry, a few yards away in the eastern valley side. LinkExternal link , an interesting listed building description. Seen looking WNW.
Dattins Or Dottins, according to the OS map, but nothing else. Interesting gothic windows in the obviously-altered roadside cottage below the farmhouse - could it once have had some religious use? Seen looking north-east.
Dattins
Or Dottins, according to the OS map, but nothing else. Interesting gothic windows in the obviously-altered roadside cottage below the farmhouse - could it once have had some religious use? Seen looking north-east.
Valley near Crabadon The buildings of Crabadon Manor can just be seen up the winding valley of the Ashwell Brook. View looking SSW from the footpath up past Greyhills Quarry.
Valley near Crabadon
The buildings of Crabadon Manor can just be seen up the winding valley of the Ashwell Brook. View looking SSW from the footpath up past Greyhills Quarry.
Murtwell A scene in this attractive hamlet in the South Hams. Looking ENE.
Murtwell
A scene in this attractive hamlet in the South Hams. Looking ENE.
Fletcher's Combe A listed farmhouse <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1108245" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1108245">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> tucked into the valley side of the Beenleigh Brook. The outbuildings to the left are converted to holiday accommodation. Seen looking roughly north-west. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5577939">SX7656 : Fletcher's Combe</a>.
Fletcher's Combe
A listed farmhouse LinkExternal link tucked into the valley side of the Beenleigh Brook. The outbuildings to the left are converted to holiday accommodation. Seen looking roughly north-west. See also SX7656 : Fletcher's Combe.
Show me another place!

Ball Hill is located at Grid Ref: SX7655 (Lat: 50.387525, Lng: -3.736675)

Administrative County: Devon

District: South Hams

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///twist.crouching.riots. Near Totnes, Devon

Related Wikis

Belsford

Belsford is a village in Devon, England. == External links == Media related to Belsford at Wikimedia Commons

Halwell

Halwell is a village, former parish and former manor, now in the parish of Halwell and Moreleigh, in the South Hams district, in the county of Devon, England...

Halwell and Moreleigh

Halwell and Moreleigh is a civil parish in the South Hams district, in the county of Devon, England. It comprises the villages of Halwell and Moreleigh...

Moreleigh

Moreleigh or Morleigh (formerly Morley) is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Halwell and Moreleigh, in the South Hams, district,...

Halwell Camp

Halwell Camp is an Iron Age hill fort situated close to the village of Halwell in Devon, England. The fort is situated on a pass between two hilltops to...

Harberton

Harberton is a village, civil parish and former manor 3 miles south west of Totnes, in the South Hams District of Devon, England. The parish includes...

Washbourne, Devon

Washbourne is a hamlet in the South Hams in Devon, England, 4 miles (6 km) south of Totnes. It consists of three settlements, Higher Washbourne, Middle...

Stanborough

Stanborough is the site of an Iron Age hill fort near the village of Halwell, south of Totnes, Devon, England. The fort is situated on a promontory on...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.387525,-3.736675
Ball Hill
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 50.3874274/-3.7365924
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.3889554/-3.7417687
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Ball Hill?

Leave your review of Ball Hill below (or comments, questions and feedback).