Mountains & hills · South West England
Nine Barrow Down
In or near Harman's Cross.
Nine Barrow Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
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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
- Herston Halt · 2.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Nine Barrow Down is a named hill or mountain in england south east, 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.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Purbeck Ridge (East) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nine Barrow Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its distinctive topography and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The site is popular for walking and hiking, attracting visitors who appreciate natural scenery. The area is part of the larger Purbeck Hills, offering a range of outdoor activities for enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6305, -1.9893
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Langton Matravers
- Postcode
- BH20 5JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Herston Halt — 2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12608197 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nine Barrow Down?
- Nine Barrow Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5JB), in the parish of Langton Matravers.
- What is Nine Barrow Down?
- Nine Barrow Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Nine Barrow Down?
- The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5JB.
- Is Nine Barrow Down a protected site?
- Yes — Nine Barrow Down is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Purbeck Ridge (East) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Nine Barrow Down?
- The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5JB.