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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Ansty Down

In or near Ebbesbourne Wake.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Ansty Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 236 m.

Shelter belt on Ansty Down - geograph.org.uk - 4244214

Derek Harper β€” 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
Tisbury Β· 4.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ansty Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 236 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: River Avon System SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ansty Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is part of the South Downs National Park, which is known for its rolling hills and chalk cliffs. The area offers various walking trails that provide opportunities for hikers to explore the scenic landscape. Visitors can expect a mix of open grassland and wooded areas, suitable for outdoor activities and enjoying the natural environment.

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Coordinates
51.0222, -2.0713
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Ansty
Postcode
SP3 5PS
Parliamentary constituency
Salisbury
Nearest railway station
Tisbury β€” 4.3 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Places to eat & drink

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ansty Down?
Ansty Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 5PS), in the parish of Ansty.
What is Ansty Down?
Ansty Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 236 m.
How do I get to Ansty Down?
The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP3 5PS.
Is Ansty Down a protected site?
Yes β€” Ansty Down is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Ansty Down?
The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 5PS.