Mountains & hills · South West England
Chaldon Down
In or near Owermoigne.
Chaldon Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 178 m.
Jonathan Thacker — 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
- Moreton · 7.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Chaldon Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 178 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: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chaldon Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its elevated position, offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape. This location is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking, attracting visitors seeking natural scenery and a tranquil environment. The area is characterised by its varied terrain and local flora.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6305, -2.3084
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Chaldon Herring
- Postcode
- DT2 8DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton — 7.9 km
Sources
- osm: n598206350 (ODbL)
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Chaldon Herring
Villages · 2.3 km
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Beaches · 2.4 km
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Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chaldon Down?
- Chaldon Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 8DW), in the parish of Chaldon Herring.
- What is Chaldon Down?
- Chaldon Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 178 m.
- How do I get to Chaldon Down?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 8DW.
- Is Chaldon Down a protected site?
- Yes — Chaldon Down is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Chaldon Down?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 8DW.