Mountains & hills · South West England
Scratchbury Hill
In or near Upton Scudamore.
Scratchbury Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
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 · 3.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Scratchbury 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: Scratchbury & Cotley Hills SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain 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 mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its panoramic views and natural landscape, making it a point of interest for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers various walking trails that allow for exploration of the surrounding countryside. The hill is part of a larger network of hills and valleys, contributing to the region's scenic beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1975, -2.1277
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Norton Bavant
- Postcode
- BA12 0EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster — 3.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613733 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scratchbury Hill?
- Scratchbury Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 0EN), in the parish of Norton Bavant.
- What is Scratchbury Hill?
- Scratchbury Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Scratchbury Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 0EN.
- Is Scratchbury Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Scratchbury Hill is part of the Scratchbury & Cotley Hills SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Scratchbury Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 0EN.