Mountains & hills · South East England
Sheep Down
In or near Charlton.
Sheep Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 216.4 m.
Colin Park — 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
- Andover · 7.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Sheep Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 216.4 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 features prominent natural landscapes typical of the region. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails, offering views of the surrounding countryside. The area is suitable for outdoor activities and provides a peaceful setting for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2792, -1.4905
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- Hurstbourne Tarrant
- Postcode
- SP11 0JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Andover — 7.5 km
Sources
- osm: n620042748 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sheep Down?
- Sheep Down is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP11 0JQ), in the parish of Hurstbourne Tarrant.
- What is Sheep Down?
- Sheep Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 216.4 m.
- How do I get to Sheep Down?
- The nearest railway station is Andover, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP11 0JQ.
- 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?
- The nearest railway station is Andover, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP11 0JQ.