Mountains & hills · South East England
Ford Down
In or near Salisbury.
Ford Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 143 m.
David Howard — 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
- Salisbury · 5.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Ford Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 143 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 Avon System SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ford Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is characterised by its natural landscape and offers various outdoor activities for visitors. The area is popular for hiking and enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It provides a suitable environment for both seasoned walkers and casual visitors seeking to experience the outdoors.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0936, -1.7432
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Pitton and Farley
- Postcode
- SP4 6DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 5.1 km
Sources
- osm: n10021307391 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ford Down?
- Ford Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP4 6DU), in the parish of Pitton and Farley.
- What is Ford Down?
- Ford Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 143 m.
- How do I get to Ford Down?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP4 6DU.
- Is Ford Down a protected site?
- Yes — Ford Down is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Ford Down?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP4 6DU.