Mountains & hills · South West England
Bathampton Down
In or near Bathford.
Bathampton Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 204 m.
Humphrey Bolton — 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
- Bath Spa · 2.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Bathampton Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 204 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: Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bathampton Down is a mountain located in South-East England within the Bath and North East Somerset area. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines. Additionally, it is part of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), noted for its scenic landscapes and geological significance. The site offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3843, -2.3275
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA2 7JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: n2697571415 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Bathampton Down
Vineyards · 0.1 km
Disused mines
Historic houses · 0.5 km
University of Bath
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Amphitheatre
Theatres · 0.6 km
The Edge
Theatres · 0.7 km
Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle
Castles · 0.7 km
Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle
Castles · 0.7 km
Oakwood and Bathwick Tower
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Garden Bridge West Of Oakwood And Bathwick Tower
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
YHA Bath
Hostels · 1.0 km
Candy's Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Bathwick Hill
Other places · 1.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Bathampton Down
Bathampton Down — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Disused mines
Disused mines — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
University of Bath
University of Bath — a university in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle
Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bathampton Down
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Bath Spa Hotel
The Bath Spa Hotel — a hotel in england south east. Brand: Macdonald Hotels and Resort.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Rainbow Wood Farm
Rainbow Wood Farm — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Pulteney House
Pulteney House — a hotel in england south east.
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Brindleys
Brindleys — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
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The Ayrlington
The Ayrlington — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
The Bathampton Mill
The Bathampton Mill — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 6Cafés · South West England
Pulteney Kitchen
Pulteney Kitchen — a café in england south east.
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
joya
joya — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 7Cafés · South West England
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party — a café in england south east.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Brown's
Brown's — a restaurant in england south east.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bathampton Down?
- Bathampton Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 7JY), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Bathampton Down?
- Bathampton Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 204 m.
- How do I get to Bathampton Down?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 7JY.
- Is Bathampton Down a protected site?
- Yes — Bathampton Down is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bathampton Down?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 7JY.