Mountains & hills · South East England
Acres Down
In or near Ashurst.
Acres Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 93 m.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Ashurst New Forest · 6.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Acres Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 93 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lymington River SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: New Forest
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Acres Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is part of the South Downs National Park, known for its rolling chalk hills and diverse landscapes. The area offers various walking trails, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and enjoying the natural scenery. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, with panoramic views typical of the region’s upland areas.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8855, -1.6186
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Minstead
- Postcode
- SO43 7GE
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest East
- Nearest railway station
- Ashurst New Forest — 6.5 km
Sources
- osm: n5012750889 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Acres Down?
- Acres Down is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO43 7GE), in the parish of Minstead.
- What is Acres Down?
- Acres Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 93 m.
- How do I get to Acres Down?
- The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO43 7GE.
- Is Acres Down a protected site?
- Yes — Acres Down is part of the Lymington River SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Acres Down?
- The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO43 7GE.