ViewpointHidden gem

Dunkery Beacon

Wootton Courtenay, South West England

Exmoor's highest point with huge views across Somerset and Wales.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
2 hours
Dunkery Beacon
Graham Horn · CC BY-SA 2.0

A short up-hill walk from Dunkery Gate car park to a cairn on top. Dark skies and moorland ponies. Bring warm clothes.

Good to know

  • Sunset is wonderful
  • Beacon cairn at top
Vehicles
Fine in any car

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