Mountains & hills · South East England
Boscombe Down West
In or near Larkhill.
Boscombe Down West — a hill or mountain in england south east.
Oscar Taylor — 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
- Grateley · 7.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Boscombe Down West 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Boscombe Down West is a mountain located in South-East England. It features varied terrain typical of the region, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and is suitable for both experienced and novice adventurers. Visitors can expect scenic views and a chance to engage with the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1667, -1.7333
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Allington
- Postcode
- SP4 0BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Grateley — 7.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2655144 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boscombe Down West?
- Boscombe Down West is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP4 0BT), in the parish of Allington.
- What is Boscombe Down West?
- Boscombe Down West — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Boscombe Down West?
- The nearest railway station is Grateley, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP4 0BT.
- Is Boscombe Down West a protected site?
- Yes — Boscombe Down West is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Boscombe Down West?
- The nearest railway station is Grateley, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP4 0BT.