Record SL-436846 · Wikidata Q15275975 · DOBIH 2893
Selworthy Beacon
HuMP
TuMP
Marilyn
Elevation
309
m
1,012 ft
Prominence
192 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
51.2208° N,
3.5495° W
Grid ref
SS918479
Description
WikipediaSelworthy Beacon is a hill and Marilyn of Exmoor in Somerset, England. It lies within the boundaries of Exmoor National Park, to the north of the village of Selworthy and northwest of Minehead. A road leads to the top, where there is a National Trust plaque and a view of the south coast of Wales across the Bristol Channel. The South West Coast Path also climbs the hill and ends slightly shy of the summit.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ley Hill | 318 m | SW 223° | 4.6 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selworthy and Bury Castle circular walk | lwn | 4.8 km | — |
| Walking in Exmoor: Day One | lwn | 12.8 km | — |