Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Caynham Fort Hill
In or near Middleton on the Hill.
Caynham Fort Hill — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 173 m.
Fabian Musto — 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
- Ludlow · 3.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Caynham Fort Hill is a mountain located in wales mid. Elevation: 173 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Caynham Fort Hill is a prominent mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Caynham, postcode SY8. The site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Teme and falls within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This designation highlights its ecological significance and scenic value, making it an important area for conservation and outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a landscape that combines natural beauty with opportunities for exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3591, -2.6709
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Caynham
- Postcode
- SY8 4JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow — 3.3 km
Sources
- osm: n3703778627 (ODbL)
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Historic houses · 2.9 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caynham Fort Hill?
- Caynham Fort Hill is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY8 4JY), in the parish of Caynham.
- What is Caynham Fort Hill?
- Caynham Fort Hill — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 173 m.
- How do I get to Caynham Fort Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY8 4JY.
- Is Caynham Fort Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Caynham Fort Hill is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Caynham Fort Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY8 4JY.