Mountains & hills · South East England
Folly Down
In or near West Ilsley.
Folly Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 177 m.
Oscar Taylor — 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
- Didcot Parkway · 8.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Folly Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 177 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: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Folly Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is characterised by its distinctive elevation and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature observation. Visitors can expect a variety of trails suited for different skill levels, making it a suitable destination for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5500, -1.3023
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Chilton
- Postcode
- OX11 0RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
- Nearest railway station
- Didcot Parkway — 8 km
Sources
- osm: n11922565000 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Folly Down?
- Folly Down is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX11 0RP), in the parish of Chilton.
- What is Folly Down?
- Folly Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 177 m.
- How do I get to Folly Down?
- The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX11 0RP.
- Is Folly Down a protected site?
- Yes — Folly Down is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Folly Down?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX11 0RP. It sits within the Didcot and Wantage parliamentary constituency.