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South West England

Brendon And Countisbury

Foreland Point Lighthouse

South West England

Brendon And Countisbury

Foreland Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Foreland Point Lighthouse

Hiking

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Running

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Exmoor National Park

Location: Brendon And Countisbury, North Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Tips

September 2, 2015

Hiking

Path above lighthouse not recommended for the faint at heart, but you can cut back to the South West Coast Path.

June 26, 2018

Hiking

This lighthouse sits on a beautiful headland with amazing views of the coast. It is great to visit as part of a coastal walk. The lighthouse itself is made up of two holiday lets if you fancy a lighthouse holiday.

August 13, 2023

Running

Foreland Point is a great view point on the South West Coast Path. The old lighthouse was first lit in 1900. Today it's automated, and the old cottages are National Trust holiday lets.

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Elevation 100 m

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Location: Brendon And Countisbury, North Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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