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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Swanborough Hill

In or near Kingston near Lewes.

Swanborough Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 191 m.

Dencher Road - geograph.org.uk - 2959826

Chris Heaton β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 4.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Memorial seat on Swanborough Hill - geograph.org.uk - 2968025πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Iford Hill

Iford Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 175 m.

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The South Downs Way - tumulus on Front Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3117017πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Front Hill

Front Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 150 m.

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Site of Balsdean Farmhouse - geograph.org.uk - 4798879πŸ“· 5

Memorials & monuments Β· South East England

Balsdean Church

Balsdean Church β€” a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Kingston near Lewes, gazebo at Kingston Manor - geograph.org.uk - 6294456πŸ“· 5

Manor houses Β· South East England

Kingston Manor

Kingston Manor β€” Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

The Street, Kingston near Lewes - geograph.org.uk - 3779471πŸ“· 5

Manor houses Β· South East England

Hyde Manor

Hyde Manor β€” Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

β†— chimnie.co.uk
St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes)πŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· South East England

St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes)

St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes) β€” church in Kingston near Lewes, Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK.

Free↗ achurchnearyou.com

Where to eat & stay near Swanborough Hill

Places to stay

Rodmell buildings (3) - geograph.org.uk - 7223951πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· South East England

Rodmell House

Rodmell House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

Free↗ rodmell.net
South Downs Way descending Long Hill - geograph.org.uk - 2647506πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Housedean Farm Campsite

Housedean Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ housedean.co.uk
South Downs Way descending Long Hill - geograph.org.uk - 2647506πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Housedean Farm Campsite

Housedean Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ housedean.co.uk
Lower Bevendean - geograph.org.uk - 1666010πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Chalky Downs Campsite

Chalky Downs Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

β†— chalkydownscampsite.com
Rotten Row and Antioch Street, Lewes - geograph.org.uk - 8101203πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· South East England

Trevor House

Trevor House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

β†— visitlewes.co.uk
House on Telscombe Road - geograph.org.uk - 2374110πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Stud Farm Campsite

Stud Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ studfarmsouthdowns.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

The Black Horse InnπŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Black Horse Inn

The Black Horse Inn β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

FreeπŸ•β†— blackhorselewes.co.uk
The Gardener's Arms, Lewes - geograph.org.uk - 4410897πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

Gardeners Arms

Gardeners Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.

Half Moon Public House, Plumpton - geograph.org.uk - 6183262πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Half Moon Inn

The Half Moon Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Rainbow Inn Cooksbridge - geograph.org.uk - 2085517πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Rainbow Inn

The Rainbow Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

London Road - geograph.org.uk - 4366832πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· South East England

Cowley Club CafΓ©

Cowley Club CafΓ© β€” a cafΓ© in england south east.

Free↗ cowley.club
St James's St - geograph.org.uk - 7906449πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· South East England

June Cafe

June Cafe β€” a cafΓ© in england south east.

β†— cafe-restaurant-bar.uk

More mountains in this region

Botley HillπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Botley Hill

Botley Hill β€” Named summit at 269.6 m.

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Reigate CavesπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Reigate Caves

Reigate Caves is a mountain or hill in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— wcms.org.uk
Mail Van in Lime Grove - geograph.org.uk - 8274486πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

North Downs

North Downs β€” a hill or mountain in england london.

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Blue Bell Hill Village sign and disused pub - geograph.org.uk - 3064395πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Blue Bell Hill

Blue Bell Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england london.

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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 β€” 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. Drivers can use postcode BN7 3PE.
Is Swanborough Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” 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.