United KingdomSouth West EnglandPainswick Beacon

Painswick Beacon

Mountain in South West England · 283 m

283 m
Elevation
76 m
Prominence
1.6 km
Hike length one way
51.8065, -2.1928
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Painswick Beacon

1.6 km
one way
79 m
of ascent
51 min
round trip

The route starts at Ramblers Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

225 m1.6 km · 283 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · south of the peak
about 0.3 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Ramblers Car Park
parking · south of the peak
1.6 km on foot · ↑ 79 m · about 51 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 1.7 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Painswick Beacon?

Painswick Beacon is 283 m above sea level and lies in South West England. Its prominence is 76 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Painswick Beacon?

From Ramblers Car Park it is about 1.6 km one way with 79 m of ascent. Expect around 51 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Painswick Beacon?

The nearest parking is the parking area south of the peak — about 0.3 km to the summit. Alternative: Ramblers Car Park (south of the peak) (1.6 km on foot · ↑ 79 m · about 51 min round trip). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Painswick Beacon in Conquer?

Yes — Painswick Beacon is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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