Mountains & hills · South West England
Battlesbury Hill
In or near Upton Scudamore.
Battlesbury Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 208 m.
Chris Heaton — 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
- Warminster · 2.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Battlesbury Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 208 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Battlesbury Hill is a prominent mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its historical significance and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors interested in nature and history. The hill is part of the local geological features that define the region's terrain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2093, -2.1460
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Warminster
- Postcode
- BA12 0FG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: n10103804428 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Battlesbury Camp
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Battlesbury Camp hill fort
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Battlesbury Camp Monuments: hillfort, settlement, cemetery, barrows, enclosure, and field systems
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Strip lynchets south of Bigbury Wood
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Middle Hill
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Middlehill settlement and associated cultivation earthworks.
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
The Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa
Hotels · 1.3 km
Bishopstrow
Castles · 1.5 km
Bridge Over River In Grounds Of Bishopstrow House, South Of A36
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm
Castles · 1.5 km
Bridge Over River Wylye To North Of Boreham Mill
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Bridge Over River Wylye To South Of Boreham Mill
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Nearby
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Battlesbury Camp
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Battlesbury Camp hill fort
Battlesbury Camp hill fort — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Battlesbury Camp Monuments: hillfort, settlement, cemetery, barrows, enclosure, and field systems
Battlesbury Camp Monuments: hillfort, settlement, cemetery, barrows, enclosure, and field systems — archaeological site in Warminster, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Strip lynchets south of Bigbury Wood
Strip lynchets south of Bigbury Wood — archaeological site in Warminster, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Middle Hill
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📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Middlehill settlement and associated cultivation earthworks.
Middlehill settlement and associated cultivation earthworks. — archaeological site in Norton Bavant, Wiltshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Battlesbury Hill
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa
The Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa — a hotel in england south east.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Botany Camping & Glamping
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The Lopes Arms
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Brokerswood Holiday Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Longleat Caravan Club Site
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Bell Public House
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The Bell And Crown Public House
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The Bath Arms
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📷 6Restaurants · South West England
New China Cottage
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The Bath Arms
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The Three Swan's Inn
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battlesbury Hill?
- Battlesbury Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 0FG), in the parish of Warminster.
- What is Battlesbury Hill?
- Battlesbury Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 208 m.
- How do I get to Battlesbury Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 0FG.
- Is Battlesbury Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Battlesbury Hill is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Battlesbury Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 0FG.