Mountains & hills · South East England
Gallows Down
In or near Inkpen.
Gallows Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 280 m.
Colin Park — 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
- Kintbury · 5.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Gallows Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 280 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: Inkpen and Walbury Hills SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gallows Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is notable for its elevation and distinctive topography. The area offers walking trails for various skill levels, providing access to scenic views and natural landscapes. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the region, suitable for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3579, -1.4776
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Combe
- Postcode
- RG17 9EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Kintbury — 5.4 km
Sources
- osm: n9063870431 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Combe Gibbet
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
World War II Assault on Merville Battery
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Summer Hill
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Inkpen Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Walbury Camp
Vineyards · 1.0 km
Walbury Hill
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Walbury Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Kirby House
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Combe
Villages · 1.5 km
Church of St Swithin
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Inkpen House
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Inkpen Crocus Field
Forests & woodlands · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Combe Gibbet
Combe Gibbet is a gibbet at the top of Gallows Down, near the village and just within the civil parish of Combe in Berkshire (formerly Hampshire), England.
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World War II Assault on Merville Battery
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Summer Hill
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Walbury Camp
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Where to eat & stay near Gallows Down
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The Retreat at Elcot Park
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📷 7Hotels · South East England
The Pheasant Inn
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gallows Down?
- Gallows Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG17 9EL), in the parish of Combe.
- What is Gallows Down?
- Gallows Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 280 m.
- How do I get to Gallows Down?
- The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG17 9EL.
- Is Gallows Down a protected site?
- Yes — Gallows Down is part of the Inkpen and Walbury Hills SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Gallows Down?
- The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG17 9EL.