Mountains & hills · South East England
Galley Down
In or near Upham.
Galley Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 100 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
- Botley · 7.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Galley Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 100 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: Galley Down Wood SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Galley Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its natural landscape and offers various outdoor activities. Visitors can expect rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region's topography. The area is suitable for hiking and exploration, appealing to those interested in the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9686, -1.1882
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Bishops Waltham
- Postcode
- SO32 1FZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Botley — 7.6 km
Sources
- osm: n11716246457 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Galley Down?
- Galley Down is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO32 1FZ), in the parish of Bishops Waltham.
- What is Galley Down?
- Galley Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 100 m.
- How do I get to Galley Down?
- The nearest railway station is Botley, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO32 1FZ.
- Is Galley Down a protected site?
- Yes — Galley Down is part of the Galley Down Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Galley Down?
- The nearest railway station is Botley, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO32 1FZ.