Mountains & hills · South West England
Chideock Down
In or near West Lulworth.
Chideock Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 162 m.
Eirian Evans — 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
- Wool · 7.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Chideock Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 162 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
Chideock Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape and is a notable feature of the area. The site is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors looking for natural scenery and a chance to explore the local flora and fauna. Access to the mountain is available via various walking trails, suitable for different levels of fitness.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6302, -2.2949
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Chaldon Herring
- Postcode
- DT2 8DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Wool — 7.7 km
Sources
- osm: n10039392797 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chideock Down?
- Chideock Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 8DW), in the parish of Chaldon Herring.
- What is Chideock Down?
- Chideock Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 162 m.
- How do I get to Chideock Down?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 8DW.
- Is Chideock Down a protected site?
- Yes — Chideock 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 Chideock Down?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 8DW.