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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South East England

Harting Downs

In or near Ditcham.

Harting Downs — a hill or mountain in england south east.

South Downs Way on Harting Downs (2) - geograph.org.uk - 3981301

David Smith — 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
Petersfield · 7.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Harting Downs 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.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Harting Downs SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Harting Downs is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers expansive views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular spot for walking and outdoor activities. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and diverse wildlife, making it suitable for both casual visitors and more serious hikers.

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

Coordinates
50.9587, -0.8705
County
West Sussex
District
Chichester
Parish
Harting
Postcode
GU31 5PN
Parliamentary constituency
Arundel and South Downs
Nearest railway station
Petersfield7.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Harting Downs?
Harting Downs is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU31 5PN), in the parish of Harting.
What is Harting Downs?
Harting Downs — a hill or mountain in england south east.
How do I get to Harting Downs?
The nearest railway station is Petersfield, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU31 5PN.
Is Harting Downs a protected site?
Yes — Harting Downs is part of the Harting Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Harting Downs?
The nearest railway station is Petersfield, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU31 5PN.