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Mountains & hills · South West England

Swifts Hill

In or near Chalford.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Swifts Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 209 m.

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

Terry Jacombs — 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 · 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 — 3.4 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Swifts Hill

Places to stay

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The Painswick Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Swifts Hill?
Swifts Hill is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 7LA), in the parish of Painswick.
What is Swifts Hill?
Swifts Hill — 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. The nearest town is Chalford. Drivers can use postcode GL6 7LA.
Is Swifts Hill a protected site?
Yes — 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.