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Mountains & hills · South East England

Battery Hill

In or near Salisbury.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Battery Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 164 m.

Un-named MoD road approaches entrance to Porton Science Park - geograph.org.uk - 3430914

Stuart Logan — 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
Salisbury · 8.5 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Battery Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 164 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: Porton Down SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Battery Hill is a prominent mountain located in South-East England. It offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable landmark in the region. Visitors can expect a natural setting suitable for various outdoor activities, including hiking and exploring the local flora and fauna. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and elevation, appealing to those seeking a challenging ascent.

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Coordinates
51.1131, -1.7059
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Idmiston
Postcode
SP4 6NA
Parliamentary constituency
Salisbury
Nearest railway station
Salisbury — 8.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Battery Hill?
Battery Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP4 6NA), in the parish of Idmiston.
What is Battery Hill?
Battery Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 164 m.
How do I get to Battery Hill?
The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 8.5 km away. The nearest town is Salisbury. Drivers can use postcode SP4 6NA.
Is Battery Hill a protected site?
Yes — Battery Hill is part of the Porton Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Battery Hill?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SP4 6NA. It sits within the Salisbury parliamentary constituency.