Mountains & hills · South East England
Castle Hill
In or near Down Ampney.
Castle Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 142 m.
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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
- Taw Valley Halt · 4.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Castle Hill is a mountain located in england west midlands. Elevation: 142 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: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Hill is a prominent mountain located in the West Midlands. It features a distinctive landscape and offers various outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views and opportunities for hiking and exploration in the surrounding area. The site is part of the region's natural heritage, appealing to those interested in outdoor pursuits.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6185, -1.7738
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- Blunsdon
- Postcode
- SN26 7DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon North
- Nearest railway station
- Taw Valley Halt — 4.8 km
Sources
- osm: n11299000038 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Hill?
- Castle Hill is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SN26 7DQ), in the parish of Blunsdon.
- What is Castle Hill?
- Castle Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 142 m.
- How do I get to Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Taw Valley Halt, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN26 7DQ.
- Is Castle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Hill is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Taw Valley Halt, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN26 7DQ.