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Mountains & hills · South West England

Bishopstone Down

In or near Baverstock.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Bishopstone Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 181 m.

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

Derek Harper — 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 · 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 — 7 km

Sources

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Neale's Barrow

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Edge of field, Burcombe - geograph.org.uk - 5831307📷 5

B&Bs · South West England

Burcombe Manor Bed and Breakfast

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↗ burcombemanor.co.uk
Edge of field, Burcombe - geograph.org.uk - 5831307📷 5

Manor houses · South West England

Burcombe Manor

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Where to eat & stay near Bishopstone Down

Places to stay

Edge of field, Burcombe - geograph.org.uk - 5831307📷 5

B&Bs · South West England

Burcombe Manor Bed and Breakfast

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↗ burcombemanor.co.uk
Old Shaftesbury Drove - geograph.org.uk - 4045568📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Coombe Caravan Park

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Russell Street, Wilton - geograph.org.uk - 4215320📷 7

Hotels · South West England

The Pembroke Arms

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Drive to Bake Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4037684📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm

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Brick Lane, Skew Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 5830723📷 7

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Cricket Field House

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↗ cricketfieldhouse.co.uk
Dutch Barn on Tottens Down - geograph.org.uk - 4834598📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Salisbury Penning's Farm Campsite

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Places to eat & drink

Friendly, but not that friendly - geograph.org.uk - 3059828📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Three Crowns Public House

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A royal emblem - geograph.org.uk - 3061261📷 5

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The Rose and Crown Inn

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Salisbury features (2) - geograph.org.uk - 6390688📷 7

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Prezzo

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↗ prezzorestaurants.co.uk
Salisbury, 'Every Cloud Vape Shop' empty and to let - geograph.org.uk - 6978634📷 5

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Pickled Frog, Salisbury - geograph.org.uk - 7893740📷 7

Cafés · South East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bishopstone Down?
Bishopstone Down is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 4DN), in the parish of Bishopstone.
What is Bishopstone Down?
Bishopstone Down — 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. The nearest town is Baverstock. Drivers can use postcode SP5 4DN.
Is Bishopstone Down a protected site?
Yes — 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.