Mountains & hills · South West England
St John's Down
In or near St Germans.
St John's Down — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Derek Harper — 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
- Dockyard · 5.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. St John's Down is a named hill or mountain in england south west, 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: Rame Head & Whitsand Bay SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St John's Down is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its distinctive elevation and natural landscape. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and exploration of the surrounding countryside. The area provides opportunities for both casual walkers and more experienced trekkers to enjoy the scenic views.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3552, -4.2436
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. John
- Postcode
- PL11 3AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Dockyard — 5.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615953 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to stay
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Whitsand Bay Holiday Park
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
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Moxy Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
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The Lugger Public House
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📷 5Cafés · South West England
The Orangery
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John's Down?
- St John's Down is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL11 3AT), in the parish of St. John.
- What is St John's Down?
- St John's Down — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to St John's Down?
- The nearest railway station is Dockyard, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL11 3AT.
- Is St John's Down a protected site?
- Yes — St John's Down is part of the Rame Head & Whitsand Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to St John's Down?
- The nearest railway station is Dockyard, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL11 3AT.