Mountains & hills Β· South West England
Buckham Down
In or near Mosterton.
Buckham Down β mountain in england south west. Elevation: 211 m.
David Smith β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 hβ8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring β early autumn (MayβOct)
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne Β· 5.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Buckham Down is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 211 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Buckham Down is a mountain located in South-West England. It offers a range of outdoor activities, primarily hiking and climbing, appealing to enthusiasts of varying skill levels. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and panoramic views, providing a scenic backdrop for exploration. Visitors can expect well-marked trails and the opportunity to engage with the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8259, -2.7502
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Beaminster
- Postcode
- DT8 3HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne β 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: n8952272824 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Horn Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 0.9 km
Buckham Down
Natural landmarks Β· 1.2 km
Wesleyan Chapel
Chapels Β· 1.9 km
Brassica
Restaurants Β· 2.0 km
Beaminster
Museums Β· 2.0 km
Robinson Memorial
Memorials & monuments Β· 2.0 km
Bridge Immediately East Of No 15
Historic bridges Β· 2.1 km
Eight Bells Inn
Historic pubs Β· 2.1 km
Beaminster Museum
Museums Β· 2.2 km
Gerrard's Hill
Viewpoints Β· 2.3 km
Mosterton
Villages Β· 2.6 km
Stokewater Meadow Donkey Walking Days
Natural landmarks Β· 2.6 km
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π· 3Natural landmarks Β· South West England
Buckham Down
Buckham Down β a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
π· 3Chapels Β· South West England
Wesleyan Chapel
Wesleyan Chapel β chapel in Beaminster, West Dorset, England, UK.
π· 7Restaurants Β· South West England
Brassica
Brassica β a restaurant in england south west.
π· 5Museums Β· South West England
Beaminster
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π· 3Memorials & monuments Β· South West England
Robinson Memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Buckham Down
Places to stay
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Hooke Court
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Wytch Wood Camping
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Places to eat & drink
π· 7Restaurants Β· South West England
Brassica
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π· 5Historic pubs Β· South West England
Eight Bells Inn
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Manor Arms Inn
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π· 5Historic pubs Β· South West England
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π· 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buckham Down?
- Buckham Down is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT8 3HB), in the parish of Beaminster.
- What is Buckham Down?
- Buckham Down β mountain in england south west. Elevation: 211 m.
- How do I get to Buckham Down?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT8 3HB.
- Is Buckham Down a protected site?
- Yes β Buckham Down is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Buckham Down?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT8 3HB.