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Mountains & hills · South East England

Swanborough Hill

In or near Kingston near Lewes.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Swanborough Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 191 m.

Dencher Road - geograph.org.uk - 2959826

Chris Heaton — 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
Lewes · 4.2 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Swanborough Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 191 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kingston Escarpment & Iford Hill SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Swanborough Hill is a prominent hill located in South-East England. It offers a notable vantage point over the surrounding landscape. This area is often frequented by walkers and hikers seeking to enjoy the natural scenery. The hill is a part of the South Downs National Park, known for its rolling hills and diverse wildlife.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.8435, -0.0287
County
East Sussex
District
Lewes
Parish
Iford
Postcode
BN7 3PE
Parliamentary constituency
Lewes
Nearest railway station
Lewes — 4.2 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Places to eat & drink

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The Black Horse Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Swanborough Hill?
Swanborough Hill is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN7 3PE), in the parish of Iford.
What is Swanborough Hill?
Swanborough Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 191 m.
How do I get to Swanborough Hill?
The nearest railway station is Lewes, about 4.2 km away. The nearest town is Kingston near Lewes. Drivers can use postcode BN7 3PE.
Is Swanborough Hill a protected site?
Yes — Swanborough Hill is part of the Kingston Escarpment & Iford Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Swanborough Hill?
The nearest railway station is Lewes, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN7 3PE.