Mountains & hills · South West England
Compton Hill
In or near Avebury.
Compton Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 178 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
Compton Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 178 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Compton Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers a prominent elevation in the region, providing panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature walks. Visitors can expect a natural environment with varying terrain typical of upland regions.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4536, -1.9281
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Cherhill
- Postcode
- SN11 8YB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chippenham
Sources
- osm: n11218032364 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton Hill?
- Compton Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN11 8YB), in the parish of Cherhill.
- What is Compton Hill?
- Compton Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 178 m.
- How do I get to Compton Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode SN11 8YB.
- Is Compton Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Compton Hill is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Compton Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN11 8YB. It sits within the Chippenham parliamentary constituency.