Swyre Head

Mountain in South West England · 207 m

207 m
Elevation
148 m
Prominence
1.3 km
Hike length one way
50.6058, -2.0944
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Swyre Head

1.3 km
one way
66 m
of ascent
40 min
round trip

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

143 m1.3 km · 207 m

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Parking and starting point

1Sheep Pens Car ParkRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
1.3 km on foot · ↑ 66 m · about 40 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Quarry Carpark
parking · northwest of the peak
about 2.3 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Houns Tout Car Park
parking · northeast of the peak
about 2.4 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 Swyre Head?

Swyre Head is 207 m above sea level and lies in South West England. Its prominence is 148 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Swyre Head?

From Sheep Pens Car Park it is about 1.3 km one way with 66 m of ascent. Expect around 40 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Swyre Head?

The nearest parking is Sheep Pens Car Park (northeast of the peak) — 1.3 km on foot · ↑ 66 m · about 40 min round trip. Alternative: Quarry Carpark (northwest of the peak) (about 2.3 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Swyre Head in Conquer?

Yes — Swyre Head 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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