Mountains & hills · South East England
Boscombe Down East
In or near Amport.
Boscombe Down East — a hill or mountain in england south east.
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Grateley · 5.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Boscombe Down East 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.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Porton Down SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Boscombe Down East is a mountain located in South-East England, part of the designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) known as Porton Down. This area is recognised for its unique ecological characteristics and biodiversity. Visitors can expect a natural landscape that offers opportunities for exploration and observation of local wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1333, -1.6667
- Nearest railway station
- Grateley — 5.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2655145 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boscombe Down East?
- Boscombe Down East is in South-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Boscombe Down East?
- Boscombe Down East — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Boscombe Down East?
- The nearest railway station is Grateley, about 5.2 km away. Its coordinates are 51.1333°, -1.6667°.
- Is Boscombe Down East a protected site?
- Yes — Boscombe Down East is part of the Porton Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Boscombe Down East?
- The nearest railway station is Grateley, about 5.2 km away.