Mountains & hills · South East England
North Downs
In or near Effingham.
North Downs — a hill or mountain in england london.
Des Blenkinsopp — 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
- Clandon · 0.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. North Downs is a named hill or mountain in england london, 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: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The North Downs is a prominent mountain range located to the south of London. Characterised by its chalk escarpment, it forms part of the North Downs Way, a long-distance walking trail. The area is notable for its scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. The North Downs has significant geological and ecological importance, with several designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2667, -0.5000
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- West Clandon
- Postcode
- GU4 7UJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Guildford
- Nearest railway station
- Clandon — 0.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2641375 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
West Clandon
Museums · 0.8 km
The Bulls Head Public House
Historic pubs · 1.5 km
Nut Hill Car Boot Sale
Farmers’ markets · 1.7 km
Clandon Wood Natural Burial Ground
Cemeteries · 1.7 km
Clandon Park Temple
Follies · 1.7 km
Clandon Park
Parks · 1.8 km
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Clandon Park House
Historic houses · 1.9 km
East Clandon
Museums · 1.9 km
Clandon Park Grotto
Follies · 1.9 km
Sendmarsh
Villages · 2.2 km
Hatchlands Park
Parks · 2.2 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Downs?
- North Downs is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU4 7UJ), in the parish of West Clandon.
- What is North Downs?
- North Downs — a hill or mountain in england london.
- How do I get to North Downs?
- The nearest railway station is Clandon, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU4 7UJ.
- Is North Downs a protected site?
- Yes — North Downs is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to North Downs?
- The nearest railway station is Clandon, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU4 7UJ.