Notable viewpoint · Somerset, Somerset
Hingston Down
Hingston Down is a viewpoint in Somerset, Somerset.
Hingston Down: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Hingston Down
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Hingston Down — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 50.66100, -3.74600. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Hingston Down
- Hound Tor · viewpoint · Somerset · ~9 km · Must-see
- Greator Rocks · viewpoint · Somerset · ~10 km · Must-see
- Haytor Rocks · viewpoint · Devon and Torbay · ~11 km · Must-see
- Gidleigh Castle · fort · Somerset · ~12 km · Must-see
- Cosdon Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~18 km · Must-see
- Hangingstone Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~19 km · Must-see
- Aish Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~20 km · Must-see
- Two Moors Way · trek · Devon and Torbay · ~21 km · Must-see
- Livery Dole · fort · Somerset · ~22 km · Must-see
- Beardown Tors · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~23 km · Must-see
- Amicombe Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~25 km · Must-see
- Okehampton Castle · fort · Plymouth · ~25 km · Must-see
- Ryder's Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~25 km · Must-see
- Powderham Castle · fort · Somerset · ~25 km · Must-see
- Great Links Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~27 km · Must-see
- Compton Castle · fort · Devon and Torbay · ~29 km · Must-see
- Exmouth Danish Fort · church · Somerset · ~30 km · Must-see
- Berry Pomeroy Castle · fort · Plymouth · ~31 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Hingston Down
- Hound Tor · viewpoint · Somerset · ~9 km · Must-see
- Greator Rocks · viewpoint · Somerset · ~10 km · Must-see
- Haytor Rocks · viewpoint · Devon and Torbay · ~11 km · Must-see
- Cosdon Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~18 km · Must-see
- Hangingstone Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~19 km · Must-see
- Aish Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~20 km · Must-see
- Beardown Tors · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~23 km · Must-see
- Amicombe Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~25 km · Must-see
- Ryder's Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~25 km · Must-see
- Great Links Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~27 km · Must-see
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Hingston Down yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Hingston Down?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Hingston Down?
Nearby: Hound Tor (viewpoint, 9 km), Greator Rocks (viewpoint, 10 km), Haytor Rocks (viewpoint, 11 km), Gidleigh Castle (fort, 12 km), Cosdon Hill (viewpoint, 18 km), Hangingstone Hill (viewpoint, 19 km).
Is Hingston Down worth visiting?
Hingston Down is listed as a notable viewpoint in Somerset on Spotwander.