Mountains & hills · South West England
Castle Downs
In or near Withiel.
Castle Downs — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Rob Farrow — 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
- St. Columb Road · 4.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Castle Downs is a named hill or mountain in england south west, 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: Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Downs is a mountain located in South-West England. This site offers rugged terrain and scenic views, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails suitable for different skill levels, providing opportunities for exploration and enjoying the natural landscape. The area is characterised by its distinctive geological features and rich biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4248, -4.8938
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Columb Major
- Postcode
- TR9 6JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- St. Columb Road — 4.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612189 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Downs?
- Castle Downs is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR9 6JB), in the parish of St. Columb Major.
- What is Castle Downs?
- Castle Downs — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Castle Downs?
- The nearest railway station is St. Columb Road, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR9 6JB.
- Is Castle Downs a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Downs is part of the Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Castle Downs?
- The nearest railway station is St. Columb Road, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR9 6JB.