Natural landmarks · South West England
Forty Pond
In or near Bourton.
Forty Pond — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Forty Pond is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Forty Pond is located in South-East England. It is a notable natural feature in the region, recognised for its ecological significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0654, -2.3279
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Silton
- Postcode
- SP8 5JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/5453478623 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forty Pond?
- Forty Pond is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP8 5JB), in the parish of Silton.
- What is Forty Pond?
- Forty Pond — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forty Pond?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP8 5JB.
- Is Forty Pond a protected site?
- Yes — Forty Pond is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Forty Pond free to visit?
- Yes, Forty Pond is free to enter.
- How do I get to Forty Pond?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP8 5JB.