Mountains & hills · South West England
Scratchbury Hill
In or near Upton Scudamore.
Scratchbury Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 198 m.
Chris Heaton — 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
- Warminster · 3.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Scratchbury Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 198 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Scratchbury & Cotley Hills SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Scratchbury Hill is a prominent hill located in South-East England. It offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape and is a notable feature of the area's topography. The hill is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors who seek both exercise and scenic vistas. Its natural environment provides a habitat for various flora and fauna, making it a point of interest for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1976, -2.1284
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Norton Bavant
- Postcode
- BA12 0EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster — 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: n338492807 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scratchbury Hill?
- Scratchbury Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 0EN), in the parish of Norton Bavant.
- What is Scratchbury Hill?
- Scratchbury Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 198 m.
- How do I get to Scratchbury Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 3.5 km away. The nearest town is Upton Scudamore. Drivers can use postcode BA12 0EN.
- Is Scratchbury Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Scratchbury Hill is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Scratchbury Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 0EN.