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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Down Hill

In or near Chalford.

Down Hill β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 204 m.

Longridge Wood - Painswick, Gloucestershire - geograph.org.uk - 5223712

Martin Richard Phelan 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
Stroud Β· 4.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Down Hill is a mountain located in england west midlands. Elevation: 204 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • National Nature Reserve: COTSWOLD COMMONS AND BEECHWOODS
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Down Hill is a mountain located in the West Midlands. It offers various outdoor activities, including hiking and mountain biking, appealing to enthusiasts of the natural landscape. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable spot for outdoor recreation. Visitors can expect a range of trails suitable for different skill levels.

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

Coordinates
51.7743, -2.1710
County
Gloucestershire
District
Stroud
Parish
Painswick
Postcode
GL6 7QE
Parliamentary constituency
North Cotswolds
Nearest railway station
Stroud β€” 4.7 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Down Hill

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The Stroud Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Down Hill?
Down Hill is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 7QE), in the parish of Painswick.
What is Down Hill?
Down Hill β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 204 m.
How do I get to Down Hill?
The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 7QE.
Is Down Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Down Hill is part of the COTSWOLD COMMONS AND BEECHWOODS National Nature Reserve and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Down Hill?
The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 7QE.