Mountains & hills · South West England
Beacon Hill
In or near Fonthill Gifford.
Beacon Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
Tim 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
- Tisbury · 3.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Beacon 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beacon Hill is a prominent mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its elevated views and natural landscape, making it a notable feature in the region. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails that cater to different skill levels, offering opportunities for hiking and enjoying the surrounding scenery. The area is suitable for outdoor activities and provides a peaceful environment for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0693, -2.1268
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- West Tisbury
- Postcode
- SP3 6SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury — 3.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613727 (CC BY 4.0)
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Hatch
Villages · 2.2 km
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Manor houses · 2.2 km
Fonthill Gifford
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Billhay Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Fonthill Lake
Natural landmarks · 2.8 km
The Lamb
Hotels · 2.9 km
Hindon War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Tisbury Swimming Pool
Lidos & outdoor pools · 3.0 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beacon Hill?
- Beacon Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 6SW), in the parish of West Tisbury.
- What is Beacon Hill?
- Beacon Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Beacon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP3 6SW.
- Is Beacon Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Beacon Hill is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Beacon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 6SW.