Mountains & hills · South West England
Hensbarrow Downs
In or near Rescorla.
Hensbarrow Downs — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Anthony Parkes — 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
- Bugle · 2.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hensbarrow Downs is a named hill or mountain in england south west, 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: St. Austell Clay Pits SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hensbarrow Downs is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its expansive views and distinctive landscape. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and is a notable feature of the local geography. Visitors can expect a range of walking opportunities amidst the natural scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3831, -4.8128
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Treverbyn
- Postcode
- PL26 8ZL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Bugle — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12607600 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hensbarrow Downs?
- Hensbarrow Downs is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 8ZL), in the parish of Treverbyn.
- What is Hensbarrow Downs?
- Hensbarrow Downs — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Hensbarrow Downs?
- The nearest railway station is Bugle, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 8ZL.
- Is Hensbarrow Downs a protected site?
- Yes — Hensbarrow Downs is part of the St. Austell Clay Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hensbarrow Downs?
- The nearest railway station is Bugle, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 8ZL.