Brimclose Hill

Hill, Mountain in Devon East Devon

England

Brimclose Hill

Oakdown Touring Park Oakdown Touring Park. Taken outside the Shepherd&#039;s Huts. — Oakdown Touring Park Credit: Sofia

Brimclose Hill is a prominent natural landmark located in Devon, England. Situated in the southwestern part of the county, it forms part of the scenic Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As its name suggests, Brimclose Hill is characterized by its elevated position, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Rising to a height of approximately 270 meters (886 feet) above sea level, Brimclose Hill is classified as a hill rather than a mountain. However, its steep slopes and commanding presence make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers alike.

The hill is covered in lush green vegetation, comprising a mix of grasses, heather, and occasional patches of woodland. Dotted with numerous footpaths, Brimclose Hill provides ample opportunities for exploration and hiking, catering to both casual walkers and experienced trekkers. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the well-marked trails or challenge themselves with a more arduous ascent to the summit.

At the top of Brimclose Hill, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views that stretch for miles in every direction. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the distant coastline, the rolling hills of Somerset, and the picturesque countryside of East Devon.

Brimclose Hill is not only a natural haven but also a site of historical significance. It is believed to have been an Iron Age hillfort, with remnants of ancient earthworks still visible today. These archaeological features add an extra layer of intrigue and fascination to the already captivating landscape.

Overall, Brimclose Hill offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and historical interest, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs exploring the Devon countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.697576/-3.1910983 or Grid Reference SY1589. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Oakdown Touring Park

Oakdown Touring Park. Taken outside the Shepherd's Huts.

Sofia

A3052

The A3052 Road runs 27 miles from Charnmouth to Clyst St Mary. It runs parallel to the East Devon coastline, but inland. Link

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Lane to Boswell Farm

The lane is also a bridleway that heads off up to Harcombe.

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Boswell Farmhouse

Dating in the most part from the 17th century, and given a Grade II listing Link

in 1951. The farm also has an unusual listed barn Link

just to the west, but this was inaccessible on the day I passed by.

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The steep uphill bit

An unsurfaced lane cutting the corner between Buckley Road and Buckton Lane. It's rideable on a bike, so long as you engage crawler gear.

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Bridleway onto Buckton Hill

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Buckton Hill trig

Lonely and somewhat unloved in the woods on Buckton Hill, the visit descriptions on Link

don't exactly make you want to bother with this one! In fairness, it's not as overgrown as it once was, and provided the horseflies don't get you, the woods are quite pleasant.

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OS Flush Bracket S4981

Fitted into Buckton Hill trig, the FB was levelled in 1948 at 180.203m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn.

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Buckton Lane east of Buckton Farm

Barely wide enough to get a horse or cycle along, this track is not marked as a dedicated right of way on the maps, but is used as a concessionary route between Buckton and Harecombe Farms.

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Buckton Lane near Harecombe Farm

A narrow, concessionary path across the lower parts of Buckton Hill.

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Path junction near Harecombe Farm

The sign saying 'To Public footpath' is the clue here. None of the tracks in the shot are recorded as true rights of way, but they are permitted as concessionary paths to join a network of bridleways and footpaths in the area. And occasionally used by agricultural vehicles, by the look of things.

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Harecombe or Harcombe Farm cottage

The spellings vary according to the scale of the map, but regardless, this is a late 17th or early 18th Century, Grade II listed building Link

sporting a good example of the local chimney type.

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Barns at Harecombe Farm

A row of converted barns and outbuildings at the side of Chelson Lane.

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Pillar Box cottage

The reason for the current name is pretty obvious, although the postbox is Victorian, so it may well have been known as something else prior to the installation of that. The cottage itself dates from the 17th Century, and was Grade II listed Link

in 1973.

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Victorian postbox at Harcombe

Wallbox EX10 88, installed in a cottage wall just east of the bridge over the brook. The box looks very similar to a type made by W T Allen of London in the 1890s, but they normally cast their name at the base, which makes me think this may not actually be one of theirs.

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