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Yeanon Pit

No. 208 of 951 in Exmoor, No. 68 for history. History, 12.6 km from Dunster, just outside Exmoor National Park.

A former industrial pit, now a historic site.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Website
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining_on_the_Brendon_Hills#Elworthy_MineOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

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Food and drink nearby

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The Valiant Soldier6.7 km from DunsterFood and pubs
The Bicknoller Inn13 km from Dunster, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Cafe Williton9.0 km from Dunster, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Avenue 399.0 km from Dunster, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
National Centre for Folk Arts15 km from Dunster, just outside the parkArt and galleries

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