Mountains & hills · South East England
Sheep Down
In or near West Ilsley.
Sheep Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 192 m.
Oscar Taylor — 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
- Didcot Parkway · 8.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Sheep Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 192 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: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sheep Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is part of the South Downs National Park, known for its scenic chalk hills and diverse wildlife. The area offers various walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the natural landscape and enjoy panoramic views. Sheep Down is a notable landmark for outdoor enthusiasts and those interested in the region's geology.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5571, -1.3281
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Chilton
- Postcode
- OX11 0TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
- Nearest railway station
- Didcot Parkway — 8.4 km
Sources
- osm: n11922564999 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sheep Down?
- Sheep Down is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX11 0TD), in the parish of Chilton.
- What is Sheep Down?
- Sheep Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 192 m.
- How do I get to Sheep Down?
- The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX11 0TD.
- Is Sheep Down a protected site?
- Yes — Sheep Down is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Sheep Down?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX11 0TD. It sits within the Didcot and Wantage parliamentary constituency.