Mountains & hills · South East England
Fir Down
In or near Meonstoke.
Fir Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 139 m.
Basher Eyre — 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
- Botley · 8.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Fir Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 139 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: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fir Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its natural landscape and elevation, offering views of the surrounding area. The site is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature observation. The terrain is diverse, appealing to both casual walkers and experienced hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9617, -1.1561
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Swanmore
- Postcode
- SO32 2QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Botley — 8.8 km
Sources
- osm: n10161920588 (ODbL)
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Mountain bike trails · 1.6 km
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Swanmore War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fir Down?
- Fir Down is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO32 2QQ), in the parish of Swanmore.
- What is Fir Down?
- Fir Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 139 m.
- How do I get to Fir Down?
- The nearest railway station is Botley, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO32 2QQ.
- Is Fir Down a protected site?
- Yes — Fir Down is part of the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Fir Down?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SO32 2QQ. It sits within the Winchester parliamentary constituency.