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The Top 14 Peaks around West Somerset District

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around West Somerset District is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 14

to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around West Somerset District for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Dunkery Beacon Summit

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Dunkery Beacon, atop Dunkery Hill, is the highest point in Somerset. Standing at 1,705 feet (520 m), it boasts spectacular views. On a clear day, views stretch across the Bristol Channel and Wales, Exmoor and Dartmoor.

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Selworthy Beacon

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Selworthy Beacon is a hill and Marilyn (Prominence of 150m) of Exmoor in Somerset, England. It lies within the boundaries of Exmoor National Park, to the north of the village …

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Bicknoller Post

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Standing at 951 feet (290m), Bicknoller Post is a marker for this hill summit, one of the many in the Quantocks Hill Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It gets its …

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Bat's Castle Iron Age Hillfort

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Bat's Castle is an Iron Age hillfort on the hill above Dunster. The old earth works are clearly visible and it's obvious why the position was chosen, the views in …

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Beacon Hill Trig Point

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Fabulous views both east and west along the coastline and across the Bristol Channel to Wales. The trig point is at 310m, the highest northerly point on the Quantock Hills.

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Haddon Hill Trig Point

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The trig point at Haddon Hill is situated at 355 meters above sea level and offers beautiful views of the surrounding area. During the Second World War, there was a …

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Black Hill Summit (Quantock Hills)

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Black Hill is a mountain summit in the Ilfracombe to the Quantocks and Sidmouth region in the county of Somerset, England. Black Hill is 358 metres high with a prominence …

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Periton Hill Summit (303 m) – Exmoor Marilyn

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Periton Hill (303m/994ft a.s.l.) is a hill in United Kingdom. The prominence is 185m/607ft. There's a trail called Roadway Lane leading to the summit. Periton Hill is one of the …

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Hurley Beacon

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Hurley Beacon at 353m is one of the high points on the western Quantock Hills. The views west from here towards Exmoor and north towards the sea are beautiful. There …

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Winsford Hill Summit Monument

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Epic vistas across Exmoor from up here and a decent climb to boot from pretty much any direction. If you're heading North get off the main road and reward yourself …

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The Top 14 Peaks around West Somerset District

Dunkery Beacon Summit

Selworthy Beacon

Bicknoller Post

Bat's Castle Iron Age Hillfort

Beacon Hill Trig Point

Haddon Hill Trig Point

Black Hill Summit (Quantock Hills)

Periton Hill Summit (303 m) – Exmoor Marilyn

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