Mountains & hills · South East England
Berkshire Downs
In or near East Garston.
Berkshire Downs — a hill or mountain in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Hungerford · 9.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Berkshire Downs 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 Lambourn SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Berkshire Downs is a mountain range located in South-East England. This area is characterised by its rolling hills and open countryside, offering a range of outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic walking trails and opportunities for cycling amidst the natural landscape. The Downs are part of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing a picturesque setting for exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5000, -1.5000
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Lambourn
- Postcode
- RG17 7JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Hungerford — 9.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2655855 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Berkshire Downs?
- Berkshire Downs is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG17 7JR), in the parish of Lambourn.
- What is Berkshire Downs?
- Berkshire Downs — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Berkshire Downs?
- The nearest railway station is Hungerford, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG17 7JR.
- Is Berkshire Downs a protected site?
- Yes — Berkshire Downs is part of the River Lambourn SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Berkshire Downs?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RG17 7JR. It sits within the Newbury parliamentary constituency.