Mountains & hills · South East England
Compton Down
In or near Ditcham.
Compton Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
Chris Gunns — 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
- Rowlands Castle · 5.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Compton Down 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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Place summary
Compton Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is part of the South Downs National Park and is known for its chalk grassland and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, offering various trails for visitors to explore. The natural landscape supports diverse flora and fauna, making it a notable spot for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9288, -0.9120
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Compton
- Postcode
- PO18 9HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chichester
- Nearest railway station
- Rowlands Castle — 5.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613775 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton Down?
- Compton Down is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO18 9HF), in the parish of Compton.
- What is Compton Down?
- Compton Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Compton Down?
- The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO18 9HF.
- How do I get to Compton Down?
- The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO18 9HF.