Mountains & hills · South East England
Sandpits Down
In or near Inkpen.
Sandpits Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 263 m.
Colin Smith — 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
- Kintbury · 5.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Sandpits Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 263 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sandpits Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and nature observation. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and varied terrain, appealing to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Visitors can expect scenic views and opportunities to explore the local flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3506, -1.4511
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- West Woodhay
- Postcode
- RG20 0BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Kintbury — 5.8 km
Sources
- osm: n10226257107 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandpits Down?
- Sandpits Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 0BT), in the parish of West Woodhay.
- What is Sandpits Down?
- Sandpits Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 263 m.
- How do I get to Sandpits Down?
- The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG20 0BT.
- Is Sandpits Down a protected site?
- Yes — Sandpits Down is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Sandpits Down?
- The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 0BT.