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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South West England

Milk Hill

In or near Woodborough.

Free admission

Milk Hill — Named summit at 295 m.

Milk Hill, mountains & hills in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Pewsey · 6.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Milk Hill is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 295 m.". Coordinates: 51.3785°, -1.8522°.

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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.

From the Wikipedia article

Milk Hill, located near Alton Priors east of Devizes, is the highest point in the county of Wiltshire, southwest England, at some 295 m (968 ft) above sea level (the adjacent Tan Hill rises to 294 m). It is the location of the Alton Barnes White Horse (a hill figure cut in 1812).

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Coordinates
51.3785, -1.8522
Address
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Nearest railway station
Pewsey6.9 km

Sources

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Natural landmarks · South West England

Alton Barnes White Horse

Alton Barnes White Horse is a chalk hill figure of a white horse located on Milk Hill, some 914 yards, 1,000 metres, north of the village of Alton Barnes, Wiltshire, England. The horse is approximatel

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Alton Barnes White Horse

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Where to eat & stay near Milk Hill

Places to stay

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Campsites · South East England

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Hotels · South East England

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Places to eat & drink

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Cafés · South East England

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Cafés · South West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Milk Hill?
Milk Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom.
What is Milk Hill?
Milk Hill — Named summit at 295 m.
How do I get to Milk Hill?
The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 6.9 km away. Its coordinates are 51.3785°, -1.8522°.
Is Milk Hill a protected site?
Yes — Milk Hill is part of the Pewsey Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PEWSEY DOWNS National Nature Reserve.
Is Milk Hill free to visit?
Yes, Milk Hill is free to enter.
How do I get to Milk Hill?
The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 6.9 km away.