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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Berwick Down

In or near Ashmore.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Berwick Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 231 m.

Passing Batercombe House in Ashcombe Bottom - geograph.org.uk - 6401441

Tim Heaton β€” 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 Β· 9.2 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Berwick Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 231 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: River Avon System SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rotherley Downs SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cranborne Chase SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Berwick Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its distinctive chalk landscape and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including walking and nature observation. Visitors can explore various trails that showcase the natural beauty of the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.9782, -2.0879
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Berwick St. John
Postcode
SP5 5QG
Parliamentary constituency
Salisbury
Nearest railway station
Tisbury β€” 9.2 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Berwick Down

Places to stay

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Melbury Vale Farm

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Church Farm Campsite

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The Royal Oak

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Berwick Down?
Berwick Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 5QG), in the parish of Berwick St. John.
What is Berwick Down?
Berwick Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 231 m.
How do I get to Berwick Down?
The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP5 5QG.
Is Berwick Down a protected site?
Yes β€” Berwick Down is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Rotherley Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Berwick Down?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 5QG. It sits within the Salisbury parliamentary constituency.