Viewpoints · South East England
Stephen's Castle Down
In or near Upham.
Stephen's Castle Down is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Botley · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stephen's Castle Down is a named viewpoint in Hampshire, South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Winchester parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Botley, about 7.9 km away. Postcode area SO32.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stephen's Castle Down is a viewpoint located in Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, South-East England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Itchen, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9776, -1.2029
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Bishops Waltham
- Postcode
- SO32 1FS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Botley — 7.9 km
Sources
- osm: n252951152 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stephen's Castle Down?
- Stephen's Castle Down is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO32 1FS), in the parish of Bishops Waltham.
- What is Stephen's Castle Down?
- Stephen's Castle Down is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stephen's Castle Down?
- The nearest railway station is Botley, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO32 1FS.
- Is Stephen's Castle Down a protected site?
- Yes — Stephen's Castle Down is part of the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Stephen's Castle Down free to visit?
- Yes, Stephen's Castle Down is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stephen's Castle Down?
- The nearest railway station is Botley, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO32 1FS.