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Cosdon Beacon
Devon
Cosdon Beacon stands among Dartmoor's highest points, a granite-topped summit commanding the northern moor. The hill carries the weight of its past, with numerous traces of prehistoric occupation scattered across its slopes and summit, evidence of people who chose this exposed place to settle and work the land.
The walk to Cosdon rewards with open views across the moorland plateau and beyond. In clear weather the perspective from this height shows the moor's true scale and character, from the surrounding heights down to the valleys cutting through to the lowlands beyond. It is a straightforward destination for anyone exploring the high moor on foot.
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