Mountains & hills · South East England
Gun Hill
In or near Godshill.
Gun Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 90 m.
Shaun Ferguson — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Gun Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 90 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: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gun Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its elevated position and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities, making it a suitable destination for those seeking a natural setting. The terrain is typical of the region, providing various routes for walkers and nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6283, -1.3358
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Shorwell
- Postcode
- PO30 3LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
Sources
- osm: n4484373992 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gun Hill?
- Gun Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 3LP), in the parish of Shorwell.
- What is Gun Hill?
- Gun Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 90 m.
- How do I get to Gun Hill?
- The nearest town is Godshill. Drivers can use postcode PO30 3LP.
- Is Gun Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Gun Hill is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Gun Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 3LP. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency.