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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Gold Down

In or near Kimmeridge.

Gold Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 80 m.

Gold Down, mountains & hills in South West England

Colin Park β€” 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
Wool Β· 8.0 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Gold Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 80 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: South Dorset Coast SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Gold Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its natural landscape and offers various outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views and opportunities for hiking and exploration in the surrounding area. The mountain is part of a region characterised by its rolling hills and greenery.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6163, -2.1743
Nearest railway station
Wool β€” 8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Gad Cliff

Gad Cliff β€” natural landmark in england south east.

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Military debris, Pondfield Cove - geograph.org.uk - 645220πŸ“· 5

Beaches Β· South West England

Pondfield

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Historic houses Β· South West England

Gwyle Cottages

Gwyle Cottages β€” a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Ruined house at Tyneham - geograph.org.uk - 2200763πŸ“· 5

Museums Β· South West England

Tyneham

Tyneham β€” a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Ruined cottages, Tyneham - geograph.org.uk - 3104651πŸ“· 5

Historic houses Β· South West England

Laundry Cottages

Laundry Cottages β€” a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Historic houses Β· South West England

Rectory

Rectory β€” a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Gold Down

Places to stay

Kimmeridge Bay and Clavell Tower as seen from east of Tyneham Cap - geograph.org.uk - 6440930πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Steaple Leaze Farm Campsite.

Steaple Leaze Farm Campsite. β€” a campsite in england south east.

Edge of West Lulworth - geograph.org.uk - 7813638πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel

YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel β€” a hostel in england south east. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.

Defending Dorset, Creech Barrow Auxiliary Unit Operational Base (12) - geograph.org.uk - 5350278πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

East Creech Farm Campsite

East Creech Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

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Signpost near East Stoke, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 6530463πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Highwood Camping

Highwood Camping β€” a campsite in england south east.

β†— highwoodcamping.co.uk
Signpost near East Stoke, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 6530463πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Luckford Wood

Luckford Wood β€” a campsite in england south east.

Pond beside St Peter's Church - geograph.org.uk - 7772598πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Church Farm Campsite

Church Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

Scott Arms sign - geograph.org.uk - 6266321πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.

A shed by the walls - geograph.org.uk - 4748034πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House)

No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Old Granary, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 8273697πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Granary

The Old Granary in England South West, United Kingdom.

Black Bear Hotel, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 6289757πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Black Bear Hotel

Black Bear Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

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East Street, Wareham. - geograph.org.uk - 1998254πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Duke Of Wellington Public House

The Duke Of Wellington Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Church of St Martin, Wareham, - 1962 - geograph.org.uk - 6464870πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Lord Nelson Public House

Lord Nelson Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gold Down?
Gold Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom.
What is Gold Down?
Gold Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 80 m.
How do I get to Gold Down?
The nearest railway station is Wool, about 8.0 km away. Its coordinates are 50.6163Β°, -2.1743Β°.
Is Gold Down a protected site?
Yes β€” Gold Down is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).