Mountains & hills · South East England
Matchams
In or near Ashley Heath.
Matchams — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 57 m.
Mike Faherty — 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
- Lakeside · 4.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Matchams is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 57 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: St. Leonards and St. Ives Heaths SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Matchams is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers a range of outdoor activities, appealing to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area features various trails suitable for different skill levels, providing opportunities for exploration and enjoyment of the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, ideal for hiking and experiencing the local flora and fauna.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8174, -1.8191
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- St. Leonards and St. Ives
- Postcode
- BH24 2FS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Christchurch
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 4.3 km
Sources
- osm: n10271963782 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Matchams?
- Matchams is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH24 2FS), in the parish of St. Leonards and St. Ives.
- What is Matchams?
- Matchams — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 57 m.
- How do I get to Matchams?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH24 2FS.
- Is Matchams a protected site?
- Yes — Matchams is part of the St. Leonards and St. Ives Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Matchams?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH24 2FS.