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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South East England

Battery Hill

In or near Salisbury.

Battery Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.

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

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Battery Hill is a named hill or mountain in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Porton Down SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Battery Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its elevated position and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for various outdoor activities, including hiking and nature walks, offering visitors a chance to explore the natural environment. The terrain may present challenges typical of mountainous regions, appealing to those seeking a more active experience in the outdoors.

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Coordinates
51.1122, -1.7047
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Idmiston
Postcode
SP4 6NA
Parliamentary constituency
Salisbury
Nearest railway station
Salisbury8.5 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 — a hill or mountain in england south east.
How do I get to Battery Hill?
The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP4 6NA.
Is Battery Hill a protected site?
Yes — Battery Hill is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Porton Down 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.