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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Box Hill

In or near Box.

Box Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england south east.

Highlands Close - geograph.org.uk - 5645115

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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
Melksham Β· 7.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Box Hill 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: Box Mine SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Box Hill is a prominent hill located in South-East England, known for its scenic views and natural beauty. It is part of the North Downs and is a popular spot for walking and cycling. The area features a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels, making it accessible to a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts. Box Hill is also recognised for its geological significance and is part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Coordinates
51.4248, -2.2287
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Box
Postcode
SN13 0JS
Parliamentary constituency
Chippenham
Nearest railway station
Melksham β€” 7.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Highlands Close - geograph.org.uk - 5645115πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· South West England

Hawthorn

Hawthorn β€” a village in england south east.

Highlands Close - geograph.org.uk - 5645115πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· South West England

Rudloe

Rudloe β€” a village in england south east.

The Quarryman Arms Box Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6751173πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

BackDoor

BackDoor β€” a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Rudloe ManorπŸ“· 5

Stately homes Β· South West England

Rudloe Manor

Rudloe Manor β€” manor house in Box, Wiltshire, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— rudloemanor.com
The Cathedral, Box Mine - geograph.org.uk - 1195167πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Jacks Working

Jacks Working β€” a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Hazelbury ManorπŸ“· 5

Stately homes Β· South West England

Hazelbury Manor

Hazelbury Manor β€” Grade I listed manor house in Box, Wiltshire, England, UK.

Grade IπŸ‘Άβ†— parksandgardens.org

Where to eat & stay near Box Hill

Places to stay

The Methuen Arms - geograph.org.uk - 3907194πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Methuen Arms

Methuen Arms β€” a hotel in england south east.

β†— themethuenarms.com
Damaged Horse Chestnut tree - geograph.org.uk - 6557854πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

The Blackberries Camping Park

The Blackberries Camping Park β€” a campsite in england south east.

Barn and two small silos - geograph.org.uk - 835113πŸ“· 4

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Orchard Farm

Orchard Farm β€” a caravan park in england south east.

β†— rushmeadcs.com
Former chapel, High Street, Batheaston - geograph.org.uk - 2173735πŸ“· 6

B&Bs Β· South West England

Dolphin House

Dolphin House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

β†— dolphinhouse-bath.co.uk
Folly Lane West, Lacock - geograph.org.uk - 6360981πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Piccadilly Caravan Park

Piccadilly Caravan Park β€” a campsite in england south east.

β†— piccadillylacock.co.uk
Footbridge over the brook - geograph.org.uk - 3544692πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Copse Farm Camping

Copse Farm Camping β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

The A4 passes through Corsham - geograph.org.uk - 7683453πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Hare And Hounds

The Hare And Hounds in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— hareandhoundsbath.com
Tutton Hill (road), Colerne - geograph.org.uk - 5023582πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Fox And Hounds Public House

The Fox And Hounds Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Crusty sign - geograph.org.uk - 2827087πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Cross Keys Inn

The Cross Keys Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Church Street - geograph.org.uk - 6606042πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Inn And Public House

The Inn And Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Refurbishment in progress - geograph.org.uk - 5365406πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Pheasant Public House

The Pheasant Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

River Avon, Bathampton - geograph.org.uk - 6345424πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· South West England

The Bathampton Mill

The Bathampton Mill β€” a restaurant in england south east.

Free↗ thebathamptonmill.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Box Hill?
Box Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN13 0JS), in the parish of Box.
What is Box Hill?
Box Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england south east.
How do I get to Box Hill?
The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN13 0JS.
Is Box Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Box Hill is part of the Box Mine SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Box Hill?
The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN13 0JS.