Mountains & hills · South West England
Blackbush Down
In or near Pentridge.
Blackbush Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 140 m.
M J Richardson — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Blackbush Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 140 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pentridge 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
Blackbush Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It features a range of natural landscapes typical of the region. Visitors can expect opportunities for walking and observing local wildlife in a serene environment. The area is suitable for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9403, -1.9444
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Cranborne
- Postcode
- BH21 5RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
Sources
- osm: n10066625680 (ODbL)
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Places to stay
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackbush Down?
- Blackbush Down is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH21 5RY), in the parish of Cranborne.
- What is Blackbush Down?
- Blackbush Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 140 m.
- How do I get to Blackbush Down?
- The nearest town is Pentridge. Drivers can use postcode BH21 5RY.
- Is Blackbush Down a protected site?
- Yes — Blackbush Down is part of the Pentridge Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Blackbush Down?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH21 5RY. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.