Mountains & hills · South West England
Huntsham Hill
In or near Symonds Yat.
Huntsham Hill — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 140 m.
John Winder — 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
- Rookwood · 7.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Huntsham Hill is a mountain located in wales south. Elevation: 140 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Wye Gorge SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Huntsham Hill is a prominent mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Whitchurch. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the Upper Wye Gorge and the River Wye, reflecting its ecological significance. Additionally, it lies within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), known for its scenic landscapes and biodiversity. Visitors can expect a natural environment conducive to outdoor activities and wildlife observation.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8480, -2.6365
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Whitchurch
- Postcode
- HR9 6BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7.2 km
Sources
- osm: n347430548 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Elliots Wood
Literary houses · 0.2 km
Huntsham Court And Adjoining Gate Piers
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Symonds Yat
Towns & cities · 0.4 km
The Paddocks
Hostels · 0.6 km
Symonds Yat Rock
Viewpoints · 0.8 km
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park
Caravan parks · 0.8 km
The Saracens Head
B&Bs · 0.8 km
The chalet
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Wildlife sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
River Wye Camping & Caravan Park
Campsites · 0.9 km
Wild Woods Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Symonds Yat promontory fort
Vineyards · 1.0 km
Nearby
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Elliots Wood
Elliots Wood — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Huntsham Court And Adjoining Gate Piers
Huntsham Court And Adjoining Gate Piers — Grade II* listed house and gate in the parish of Goodrich, Herefordshire, England, UK.
📷 4Towns & cities · South West England
Symonds Yat
Symonds Yat — village on the Gloucestershire/Herefordshire border in United Kingdom.
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Symonds Yat Rock
Symonds Yat Rock — Named viewpoint at 160 m elevation.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in wales south.
Where to eat & stay near Huntsham Hill
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The Saracens Head
The Saracens Head — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
River Wye Camping & Caravan Park
River Wye Camping & Caravan Park — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Elmsdale Touring and Camping Site
Elmsdale Touring and Camping Site — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 6Historic pubs · South Wales
Queens Head
Queens Head in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Punch House
The Punch House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
More mountains in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Huntsham Hill?
- Huntsham Hill is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR9 6BL), in the parish of Whitchurch.
- What is Huntsham Hill?
- Huntsham Hill — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 140 m.
- How do I get to Huntsham Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR9 6BL.
- Is Huntsham Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Huntsham Hill is part of the Upper Wye Gorge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Huntsham Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR9 6BL.