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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Swifts Hill

In or near Chalford.

Swifts Hill β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 209 m.

Enclosure on Knapp Farm - geograph.org.uk - 2853222

Terry Jacombs 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
Stroud Β· 3.4 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Swifts Hill is a mountain located in england west midlands. Elevation: 209 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: Swift's Hill SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Swifts Hill is a mountain located in the West Midlands. It features a prominent elevation that offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for various outdoor activities, including hiking and nature walks. Visitors can expect a mix of terrain, making it a versatile destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

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

Coordinates
51.7592, -2.1761
County
Gloucestershire
District
Stroud
Parish
Painswick
Postcode
GL6 7LA
Parliamentary constituency
North Cotswolds
Nearest railway station
Stroud β€” 3.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Elliott Nature Reserve at Swift's HillπŸ“· 3

Forests & woodlands Β· South West England

Elliott Nature Reserve at Swift's Hill

Elliott Nature Reserve at Swift's Hill is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

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Direction Sign – Signpost on Bisley Road opposite Lypiatt Park - geograph.org.uk - 7771430πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· South West England

Granary Approximately 30 Metres North West Of The Mansion

Granary Approximately 30 Metres North West Of The Mansion β€” a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Grade IπŸ‘Ά
Direction Sign – Signpost on Bisley Road opposite Lypiatt Park - geograph.org.uk - 7771430πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· South West England

Dovecote Approximately 40 Metres West Of The Mansion

Dovecote Approximately 40 Metres West Of The Mansion β€” a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Bisley Road towards Stroud - geograph.org.uk - 7066594πŸ“· 5

Historic houses Β· South West England

Lypiatt Park

Lypiatt Park β€” a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Grade IπŸ‘Άβ†— parksandgardens.org
Lypiatt CrossπŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

Lypiatt Cross

Lypiatt Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

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Bridleway in Frith Wood Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 2852995πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Juniper Hill

Juniper Hill β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 237 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Swifts Hill

Places to stay

Spectacle stocks by St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 2295591πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

The Painswick Hotel

The Painswick Hotel β€” a hotel in england west midlands.

β†— thepainswick.co.uk
Imperial Hotel, Stroud - geograph.org.uk - 7087758πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

The Stroud Hotel

The Stroud Hotel β€” a hotel in england west midlands.

β†— thestroudhotel.com
The Old Nelson on Stratford Road - geograph.org.uk - 5840175πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

Premier Inn

Premier Inn β€” a hotel in england west midlands.

Free↗ premierinn.com
Track through Blackstable Woods - geograph.org.uk - 2958821πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Cherry Tree Glamping

Cherry Tree Glamping β€” a campsite in england west midlands.

β†— cherrytreeglamping.co.uk
The Bear of Rodborough hotel - geograph.org.uk - 4615524πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

The Bear of Rodborough

The Bear of Rodborough β€” a hotel in england west midlands. Cuisine: english;british.

β†— cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk
Stone Stile, Brimscombe - geograph.org.uk - 7057678πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Burleigh Court Hotel

Burleigh Court Hotel β€” a hotel in england west midlands.

β†— burleighcourtcotswolds.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Three signs on a wall of the Bear Inn, Bisley - geograph.org.uk - 6031403πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Bear Inn

The Bear Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

Pincot Lane junction with A46 - geograph.org.uk - 5640680πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Eagle

The Eagle in England South East, United Kingdom.

Stroud General Hospital 1919 - geograph.org.uk - 7213773πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The New Inn Public House

The New Inn Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Greyhound depiction on a town centre corner, Stroud - geograph.org.uk - 7027576πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South West England

Casa Sabor

Casa Sabor β€” a restaurant in england west midlands.

Union Street side of the former Market Tavern, Stroud - geograph.org.uk - 6352821πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

9, John Street

9, John Street in England South East, United Kingdom.

Bell Yard - geograph.org.uk - 8084276πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· South West England

The Patchwork Mouse

The Patchwork Mouse β€” a cafΓ© in england west midlands.

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Ballard Down

Ballard Down β€” Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Swifts Hill?
Swifts Hill is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 7LA), in the parish of Painswick.
What is Swifts Hill?
Swifts Hill β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 209 m.
How do I get to Swifts Hill?
The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 7LA.
Is Swifts Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Swifts Hill is part of the Swift's Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Swifts Hill?
The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 7LA.