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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Hodcott Down

In or near West Ilsley.

Hodcott Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 184 m.

Raingauge on Hodcott Down - geograph.org.uk - 2537091

Des Blenkinsopp β€” 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
Didcot Parkway Β· 8.1 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hodcott Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 184 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: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hodcott Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers a variety of walking trails suitable for different skill levels, providing opportunities for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. The area is characterised by its natural landscapes, making it a pleasant setting for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a mix of open fields and wooded areas, typical of the region’s countryside.

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

Coordinates
51.5475, -1.2990
County
Oxfordshire
Parish
Chilton
Postcode
OX11 0RP
Parliamentary constituency
Didcot and Wantage
Nearest railway station
Didcot Parkway β€” 8.1 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Hodcott Down

Places to stay

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St. Peter's Farm

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The Bear Hotel

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Places to eat & drink

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hodcott Down?
Hodcott Down is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX11 0RP), in the parish of Chilton.
What is Hodcott Down?
Hodcott Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 184 m.
How do I get to Hodcott Down?
The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX11 0RP.
Is Hodcott Down a protected site?
Yes β€” Hodcott Down is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Hodcott Down?
Drivers can navigate to postcode OX11 0RP. It sits within the Didcot and Wantage parliamentary constituency.