Mountains & hills · South East England
Steep Down
In or near Coombes.
Steep Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
Andy Stephenson — 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
- Lancing · 3.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Steep 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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Place summary
Steep Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its distinctive steep slopes and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for walking and hiking, attracting outdoor enthusiasts looking for a challenging ascent. The natural scenery provides a picturesque backdrop for those exploring the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8559, -0.3413
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Adur
- Parish
- Sompting
- Postcode
- BN15 0AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Worthing and Shoreham
- Nearest railway station
- Lancing — 3.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6942344 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Steep Down?
- Steep Down is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN15 0AY), in the parish of Sompting.
- What is Steep Down?
- Steep Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Steep Down?
- The nearest railway station is Lancing, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN15 0AY.
- How do I get to Steep Down?
- The nearest railway station is Lancing, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN15 0AY.