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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Bishopstone Down

In or near Baverstock.

Bishopstone Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 181 m.

Cross Dyke above Punch Bowl Bottom - geograph.org.uk - 4551144

Derek Harper 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
Salisbury Β· 7.0 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bishopstone Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 181 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: Burcombe Down SSSI
  • 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

Bishopstone Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape and serves as a notable point for outdoor activities. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and is popular among hikers and nature enthusiasts.

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

Coordinates
51.0621, -1.9058
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Bishopstone
Postcode
SP5 4DN
Parliamentary constituency
Salisbury
Nearest railway station
Salisbury β€” 7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Cross Dyke above Punch Bowl Bottom - geograph.org.uk - 4551144πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Lyons Borrow

Lyons Borrow β€” a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Track on Warren Down south of Wilton - geograph.org.uk - 2179106πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Hare Warren

Hare Warren β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 147 m.

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Tree trunk, The Harewarren - geograph.org.uk - 2039904πŸ“· 5

Burial mounds & barrows Β· South West England

Neale's Barrow

Neale's Barrow β€” a burial mound in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Edge of field, Burcombe - geograph.org.uk - 5831307πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· South West England

Burcombe Manor Bed and Breakfast

Burcombe Manor Bed and Breakfast β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

β†— burcombemanor.co.uk
Edge of field, Burcombe - geograph.org.uk - 5831307πŸ“· 5

Manor houses Β· South West England

Burcombe Manor

Burcombe Manor β€” Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

β†— burcombemanor.co.uk
Chalk scarp near Compton Chamberlayne - geograph.org.uk - 4551942πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Fovant Badge (WW1 Map of Australia)

Fovant Badge (WW1 Map of Australia) β€” a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Bishopstone Down

Places to stay

Edge of field, Burcombe - geograph.org.uk - 5831307πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· South West England

Burcombe Manor Bed and Breakfast

Burcombe Manor Bed and Breakfast β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

β†— burcombemanor.co.uk
Old Shaftesbury Drove - geograph.org.uk - 4045568πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Coombe Caravan Park

Coombe Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Russell Street, Wilton - geograph.org.uk - 4215320πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

The Pembroke Arms

The Pembroke Arms β€” a hotel in england south east.

Free↗ pembrokearms.co.uk
Drive to Bake Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4037684πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm

Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm β€” a campsite in england south east.

Brick Lane, Skew Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 5830723πŸ“· 7

B&Bs Β· South East England

Cricket Field House

Cricket Field House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

β†— cricketfieldhouse.co.uk
Dutch Barn on Tottens Down - geograph.org.uk - 4834598πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Salisbury Penning's Farm Campsite

Salisbury Penning's Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

Friendly, but not that friendly - geograph.org.uk - 3059828πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Three Crowns Public House

Three Crowns Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

A royal emblem - geograph.org.uk - 3061261πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Rose and Crown Inn

The Rose and Crown Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Salisbury features (2) - geograph.org.uk - 6390688πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· South East England

Prezzo

Prezzo β€” a restaurant in england south east.

Salisbury, 'Every Cloud Vape Shop' empty and to let - geograph.org.uk - 6978634πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Haunch Of Venison

The Haunch Of Venison in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— haunchpub.co.uk
Salisbury - Boathouse Public House - geograph.org.uk - 1713292πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

George and Dragon

George and Dragon in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— georgeanddragonsalisbury.com
Pickled Frog, Salisbury - geograph.org.uk - 7893740πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· South East England

Pickled Frog

Pickled Frog β€” a cafΓ© in england south east.

Free↗ pickledfrog.biz

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Balaclava Bay β€” bay in Dorset, England.

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Balch CaveπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Balch Cave β€” Cave in Somerset, England.

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Ballard Down

Ballard Down β€” Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bishopstone Down?
Bishopstone Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 4DN), in the parish of Bishopstone.
What is Bishopstone Down?
Bishopstone Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 181 m.
How do I get to Bishopstone Down?
The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP5 4DN.
Is Bishopstone Down a protected site?
Yes β€” Bishopstone Down is part of the Burcombe Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Bishopstone Down?
The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 4DN.