Mountains & hills · South West England
Compton Down
In or near Baverstock.
Compton Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury · 7.9 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Knapp and Barnett's Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Compton Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is part of the South Downs National Park, known for its chalk grassland and scenic views. The area offers various walking trails that provide opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration of the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, typical of the rolling downs characteristic of this region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0500, -1.9667
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Fovant
- Postcode
- SP3 5JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury — 7.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652482 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton Down?
- Compton Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 5JE), in the parish of Fovant.
- 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 Tisbury, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP3 5JE.
- Is Compton Down a protected site?
- Yes — Compton Down is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Knapp and Barnett's Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Compton Down?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 5JE.