Mountains & hills · South East England
Hinton Downs
In or near Bishopstone.
Hinton Downs — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 246 m.
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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 · 8.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Hinton Downs is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 246 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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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
Hinton Downs is a mountain located in South-East England. It features notable elevation and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect well-maintained walking trails suitable for various fitness levels. The area is popular for outdoor activities and provides a natural setting for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5272, -1.6304
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- Bishopstone
- Postcode
- SN8 2FS
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 8 km
Sources
- osm: n11415767573 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hinton Downs?
- Hinton Downs is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 2FS), in the parish of Bishopstone.
- What is Hinton Downs?
- Hinton Downs — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 246 m.
- How do I get to Hinton Downs?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 8.0 km away. The nearest town is Bishopstone. Drivers can use postcode SN8 2FS.
- Is Hinton Downs a protected site?
- Yes — Hinton Downs is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Hinton Downs?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 2FS. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.