Mountains & hills · London
King Henry VIII Mound
In or near Thames Ditton.
King Henry VIII Mound — a hill or mountain in england london.
David Martin — 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
- Richmond · 2.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. King Henry VIII Mound is a named hill or mountain in england london, 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.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Richmond Park SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: RICHMOND PARK
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
King Henry VIII Mound is a prominent hill located in Richmond Park, London. This natural feature offers expansive views across the city and is named after the Tudor monarch. The mound is a notable landmark within the park, which is a designated national nature reserve. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, ideal for walking and enjoying the surrounding greenery.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4449, -0.2947
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW10 5HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Nearest railway station
- Richmond — 2.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616502 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King Henry VIII Mound?
- King Henry VIII Mound is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW10 5HX), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is King Henry VIII Mound?
- King Henry VIII Mound — a hill or mountain in england london.
- How do I get to King Henry VIII Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW10 5HX.
- Is King Henry VIII Mound a protected site?
- Yes — King Henry VIII Mound is part of the Richmond Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the RICHMOND PARK National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to King Henry VIII Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW10 5HX.