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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South West England

Ridge Hill

In or near Fonthill Gifford.

Ridge Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.

Tavola Fountain by William Pye - at Fonthill House - geograph.org.uk - 7208539

Neil Theasby — 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
Tisbury · 2.9 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ridge Hill 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: River Avon System SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ridge Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers scenic views and varied terrain, making it a suitable spot for outdoor activities. The area is popular with walkers and hikers looking for a natural landscape in the region. Visitors can expect a range of 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
51.0872, -2.0755
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Chilmark
Postcode
SP3 5SA
Parliamentary constituency
Salisbury
Nearest railway station
Tisbury2.9 km

Sources

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Manor houses · South West England

Fonthill House

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Bridge Across Fonthill Lake

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Natural landmarks · South West England

Fonthill Lake

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Towns & cities · South West England

Fonthill Gifford

Fonthill Gifford — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, United Kingdom.

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Villages · South West England

Chilmark

Chilmark — a village in england south east.

Where to eat & stay near Ridge Hill

Places to stay

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Hotels · South West England

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The Lamb — a hotel in england south east.

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Campsites · South West England

Martha's Down

Martha's Down — a campsite in england south east.

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B&Bs · South West England

The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

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Campsites · South West England

Marshwood Farm Camping

Marshwood Farm Camping — a campsite in england south east.

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Campsites · South West England

Bush Farm Bison Centre

Bush Farm Bison Centre — a campsite in england south east.

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Hotels · South West England

Royal Chase Hotel

Royal Chase Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

theroyalchasehotel.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · South West England

The Benett Arms

The Benett Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South West England

Talbot Inn

Talbot Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South West England

The Mitre Inn

The Mitre Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South West England

The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South West England

Fox And Hounds Public House

Fox And Hounds Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South West England

The Bath Arms

The Bath Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ridge Hill?
Ridge Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 5SA), in the parish of Chilmark.
What is Ridge Hill?
Ridge Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
How do I get to Ridge Hill?
The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP3 5SA.
Is Ridge Hill a protected site?
Yes — Ridge Hill is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Ridge Hill?
The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 5SA.