Mountains & hills · South East England
Hackpen Hill
In or near Avebury.
Hackpen Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside · 9.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hackpen Hill is a named hill or mountain in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- 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
Hackpen Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and is a notable landmark in the region. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including hiking and walking trails. Visitors can expect a mix of natural beauty and a variety of terrains, making it suitable for different levels of outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4683, -1.8157
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Winterbourne Bassett
- Postcode
- SN4 9NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chippenham
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 9.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609546 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hackpen Hill?
- Hackpen Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN4 9NR), in the parish of Winterbourne Bassett.
- What is Hackpen Hill?
- Hackpen Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Hackpen Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN4 9NR.
- Is Hackpen Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Hackpen Hill is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Hackpen Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN4 9NR. It sits within the Chippenham parliamentary constituency.