Mountains & hills · South East England
Huish Down
In or near Pewsey.
Huish Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 261 m.
Peter S — 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
- Pewsey · 3.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Huish Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 261 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pewsey Downs SSSI
- 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
Huish Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors, including hiking and nature observation. The area is characterised by its scenic views and diverse wildlife. It serves as a popular spot for those looking to explore the natural landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3744, -1.7774
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Wilcot, Huish and Oare
- Postcode
- SN8 4HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey — 3.6 km
Sources
- osm: n271352 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Huish Down?
- Huish Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 4HZ), in the parish of Wilcot, Huish and Oare.
- What is Huish Down?
- Huish Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 261 m.
- How do I get to Huish Down?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN8 4HZ.
- Is Huish Down a protected site?
- Yes — Huish Down is part of the Pewsey Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Huish Down?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 4HZ.