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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South East England

Knap Hill

In or near Woodborough.

Knap Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 260 m.

Towards the car park and Walkers Hill from Knap Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3142807

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 · 5.1 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Knap Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 260 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
  • National Nature Reserve: PEWSEY DOWNS
  • 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

Knap Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It is notable for its prominent position in the landscape and offers scenic views of the surrounding area. The site is often frequented by walkers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a natural setting for hiking and exploration. Knap Hill's elevation contributes to its status as a point of interest within the region.

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Coordinates
51.3718, -1.8276
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Alton
Postcode
SN8 4JX
Parliamentary constituency
East Wiltshire
Nearest railway station
Pewsey5.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Knap Hill?
Knap Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 4JX), in the parish of Alton.
What is Knap Hill?
Knap Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 260 m.
How do I get to Knap Hill?
The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN8 4JX.
Is Knap Hill a protected site?
Yes — Knap Hill is part of the Pewsey Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PEWSEY DOWNS National Nature Reserve.
How do I get to Knap Hill?
The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 4JX.