Dunkery Beacon, Summit in Exmoor National Park, England
Dunkery Beacon reaches 519 meters in elevation, marking the highest point in Exmoor and southern England outside of Dartmoor, featuring a sandstone ridge spanning 4.5 kilometers.
The Bronze Age presence at Dunkery Hill is evident through multiple burial mounds, including significant cairns known as Joaney How and Robin How.
The region incorporates walking paths that connect local communities, revealing traditional English countryside practices through managed heathland and grazing patterns.
Visitors can start their trek from Dunkery Gate car park, following a 1.2-kilometer path that leads directly to the summit through maintained trails.
The summit provides views extending to the Bristol Channel, Wales, and distant landscapes including the Brecon Beacons and Dartmoor on clear days.
Location: Cutcombe
Made from material: sandstone
Part of: Dunkery Hill
GPS coordinates: 51.16197,-3.58736
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:13
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