Mountains & hills · South West England
Smithen Down
In or near South Newton.
Smithen Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
Robin Webster — 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
- Salisbury · 6.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Smithen 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Smithen Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is characterised by its natural landscape and offers various opportunities for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views and a range of walking trails suitable for different skill levels. The area is popular among hikers and nature enthusiasts looking to explore the local flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1189, -1.8567
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- South Newton
- Postcode
- SP3 4UG
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 6.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616028 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smithen Down?
- Smithen Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 4UG), in the parish of South Newton.
- What is Smithen Down?
- Smithen Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Smithen Down?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP3 4UG.
- Is Smithen Down a protected site?
- Yes — Smithen Down is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Smithen Down?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 4UG.