Mountains & hills · South West England
Shrub Down
In or near Freshford.
Shrub Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
Des Blenkinsopp — 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
- Freshford · 0.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Shrub Down 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shrub Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its prominent elevation and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers various walking trails suitable for hikers of different skill levels. Visitors can expect a natural setting ideal for outdoor activities and enjoying the local flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3347, -2.2965
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Westwood
- Postcode
- BA2 7WL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Nearest railway station
- Freshford — 0.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613753 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shrub Down?
- Shrub Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 7WL), in the parish of Westwood.
- What is Shrub Down?
- Shrub Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Shrub Down?
- The nearest railway station is Freshford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 7WL.
- Is Shrub Down a protected site?
- Yes — Shrub Down is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Shrub Down?
- The nearest railway station is Freshford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 7WL.