Mountains & hills · South West England
Knook Down
In or near Codford.
Knook Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 177 m.
Maurice Pullin — 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
- Warminster · 6.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Knook Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 177 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: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Knook Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its scenic views and varied terrain, appealing to hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers opportunities for walking and exploring the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a mix of challenging paths and easier trails suitable for different skill levels.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1915, -2.0834
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Heytesbury
- Postcode
- BA12 0HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: n343949280 (ODbL)
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Heytesbury War Memorial
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Church of St Peter and St Paul, Heytesbury
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knook Down?
- Knook Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 0HR), in the parish of Heytesbury.
- What is Knook Down?
- Knook Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 177 m.
- How do I get to Knook Down?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 0HR.
- Is Knook Down a protected site?
- Yes — Knook Down is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Knook Down?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 0HR.