Where is Cheriton Hill?

Cheriton Hill is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT18 8AD), in the parish of Paddlesworth.

How do I get to Cheriton Hill?

The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT18 8AD.

Is Cheriton Hill a protected site?

Yes — Cheriton Hill is part of the Folkestone to Etchinghill Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Cheriton Hill?

The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT18 8AD.

Mountains & hills · South East England

Cheriton Hill

In or near Lyminge.

Cheriton Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 3 h–8 h
Best time of year: Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station: Folkestone West · 3.5 km

Dog-friendly

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cheriton Hill is a named hill or mountain in england south east, 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: Folkestone to Etchinghill Escarpment SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cheriton Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It is notable for its elevation and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including hiking and walking. Visitors can expect a natural environment with varied terrain, making it suitable for different skill levels.

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

Coordinates: 51.1143, 1.1378
County: Kent
District: Folkestone and Hythe
Parish: Paddlesworth
Postcode: CT18 8AD
Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
Nearest railway station: Folkestone West — 3.5 km

Sources

manual: geonames-12608671 (CC BY 4.0)

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