Mountains & hills · South East England
Black Down
In or near Linchmere.
Black Down — 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
- Haslemere · 4.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Black Down 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
- National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Black Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is part of the South Downs National Park and is known for its scenic views and diverse wildlife. The area offers various walking trails for visitors, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration in a natural setting.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0586, -0.6894
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Lurgashall
- Postcode
- GU27 3FL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arundel and South Downs
- Nearest railway station
- Haslemere — 4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12608199 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Down?
- Black Down is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU27 3FL), in the parish of Lurgashall.
- What is Black Down?
- Black Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Black Down?
- The nearest railway station is Haslemere, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU27 3FL.
- Is Black Down a protected site?
- Yes — Black Down is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Black Down?
- The nearest railway station is Haslemere, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU27 3FL.