Great Hill

Rising above the coastal fringes near Watcombe, this modest summit provides a vantage point that belies its 175-metre height. Characterised by open ground and proximity to the sea, the hill offers a sharp contrast to the rugged moorland further inland, serving as a popular local lookout over the South Devon coastline.

• •The name is a simple descriptive English term, likely used to distinguish this prominent local high point from the smaller, wooded coastal rises surrounding the Watcombe and Babbacombe areas.
• •The summit offers a expansive view across Lyme Bay; on a clear day, the coastline is visible past Teignmouth and Dawlish, reaching as far as the distinct red cliffs of Sidmouth.
• •Though geographically separated from the high moors, the hill provides a clear westward perspective towards the eastern edge of Dartmoor, specifically the prominent skyline of Haytor Rocks and Rippon Tor.
• •Calling a 175-metre hill 'Great' may seem an exercise in Torbay optimism, especially given that it stands at less than half the height of the Dartmoor tors visible on the western horizon.