Mountains & hills · South East England
Ball Down
In or near Winchester.
Ball Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 136 m.
Andrew Smith — 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
- Winchester · 4.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Ball Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 136 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 Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ball Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers a range of outdoor activities, making it suitable for hiking and exploring the natural landscape. Visitors can expect varied terrain and scenic views typical of the region. The area is popular among outdoor enthusiasts seeking to experience the local wildlife and flora.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0920, -1.3725
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Crawley
- Postcode
- SO21 2LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 4.6 km
Sources
- osm: n10009744547 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ball Down?
- Ball Down is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO21 2LX), in the parish of Crawley.
- What is Ball Down?
- Ball Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 136 m.
- How do I get to Ball Down?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO21 2LX.
- Is Ball Down a protected site?
- Yes — Ball Down is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Ball Down?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO21 2LX.