Mountains & hills · South East England
Swinge Hill
In or near Capel-le-Ferne.
Swinge Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 3.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Swinge Hill is a named hill or mountain in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Folkestone Warren SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swinge Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It features prominent elevation and offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors. The area is suitable for walking and enjoying the natural landscape. The surrounding region provides additional opportunities for exploration and recreation.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1026, 1.2021
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Capel-le-Ferne
- Postcode
- CT18 7UY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 3.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612272 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Swinge Hill
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swinge Hill?
- Swinge Hill is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT18 7UY), in the parish of Capel-le-Ferne.
- What is Swinge Hill?
- Swinge Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Swinge Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT18 7UY.
- Is Swinge Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Swinge Hill is part of the Folkestone Warren SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Swinge Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT18 7UY.