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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Cockey Down

In or near Salisbury.

Cockey Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 149 m.

Layby on the A30 by Ford Down - geograph.org.uk - 6523741

David Howard 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
Salisbury Β· 4.1 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cockey Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 149 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: Cockey Down SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cockey Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors, including walking and hiking. The area is characterised by its scenic views and natural landscape, making it suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. The surrounding region features various trails that cater to different skill levels.

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

Coordinates
51.0852, -1.7529
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Clarendon Park
Postcode
SP5 3BX
Parliamentary constituency
Salisbury
Nearest railway station
Salisbury β€” 4.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

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Historic bridges Β· South East England

St Thomas's Bridge

St Thomas's Bridge β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Ford Down

Ford Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 143 m.

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Historic churches Β· South East England

St Joseph's Catholic School, Laverstock

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Historic churches Β· South East England

St Edmund's Girls' School

St Edmund's Girls' School β€” a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Wyvern St Edmund’s School - geograph.org.uk - 7450899πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· South East England

Wyvern College

Wyvern College β€” a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Clarendon PalaceπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· South East England

Clarendon Palace

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πŸ‘Άβ†— clarendonpalace.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Cockey Down

Places to stay

The Red Lion - geograph.org.uk - 2013615πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South East England

The Cathedral Hotel

The Cathedral Hotel β€” a hotel in england south east.

Entrance to Red Lion Hotel, Salisbury - geograph.org.uk - 5953742πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South East England

The Red Lion Hotel

The Red Lion Hotel β€” a hotel in england south east.

Free↗ the-redlion.co.uk
Stratford Road, Salisbury - geograph.org.uk - 6329701πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Camping & Caravan Club Salisbury

Camping & Caravan Club Salisbury β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Express from Bournemouth - geograph.org.uk - 3625511πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South East England

Mercure Salisbury White Hart

Mercure Salisbury White Hart β€” a hotel in england south east. 4-star. Brand: Mercure.

β†— mercure.com
Sheep in field south of Pitton - geograph.org.uk - 6120793πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

White Hill Farm Caravan Park

White Hill Farm Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Brick Lane, Skew Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 5830723πŸ“· 7

B&Bs Β· South East England

Cricket Field House

Cricket Field House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

β†— cricketfieldhouse.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Anchor and Hope, Winchester Street - geograph.org.uk - 5388310πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Anchor And Hope Public House

Anchor And Hope Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Frowd's door - geograph.org.uk - 3747626πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Royal George

The Royal George in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— salisburyjournal.co.uk
Salisbury - Huntsman Tavern - geograph.org.uk - 5259521πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Catherine Wheel Public House

Catherine Wheel Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Entrance to Old Sarum Castle - geograph.org.uk - 7503733πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· South East England

The Old Castle

The Old Castle β€” a restaurant in england south east. Cuisine: american. Brand: Harvester.

Free↗ harvester.co.uk
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Historic pubs Β· South West England

George and Dragon

George and Dragon in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— georgeanddragonsalisbury.com
Pickled Frog, Salisbury - geograph.org.uk - 7893740πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· South East England

Pickled Frog

Pickled Frog β€” a cafΓ© in england south east.

Free↗ pickledfrog.biz

More mountains in this region

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Botley Hill

Botley Hill β€” Named summit at 269.6 m.

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Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Reigate Caves

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Mountains & hills Β· South East England

North Downs

North Downs β€” a hill or mountain in england london.

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Blue Bell Hill Village sign and disused pub - geograph.org.uk - 3064395πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Blue Bell Hill

Blue Bell Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england london.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cockey Down?
Cockey Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 3BX), in the parish of Clarendon Park.
What is Cockey Down?
Cockey Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 149 m.
How do I get to Cockey Down?
The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP5 3BX.
Is Cockey Down a protected site?
Yes β€” Cockey Down is part of the Cockey Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Cockey Down?
The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 3BX.