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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Castle Hill

In or near Silton.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Castle Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 163 m.

Memorial on Castle Hill - geograph.org.uk - 2912437

Colin Smith β€” 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
Gillingham Β· 6.4 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Castle Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 163 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: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Castle Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its distinct geological features and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for hiking and outdoor activities, attracting those interested in nature and exploration. Visitors can expect a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.0918, -2.2734
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Mere
Postcode
BA12 6JX
Parliamentary constituency
South West Wiltshire
Nearest railway station
Gillingham β€” 6.4 km

Sources

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The Lamb

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Castle Hill?
Castle Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 6JX), in the parish of Mere.
What is Castle Hill?
Castle Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 163 m.
How do I get to Castle Hill?
The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 6JX.
Is Castle Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Castle Hill is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Castle Hill?
The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 6JX.