Mountains & hills · South West England
The Penning
In or near Stapleford.
The Penning — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 148 m.
Lewis Clarke — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
The Penning is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 148 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Till SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Penning is a mountain located in South-East England. It is notable for its distinctive topography and natural features. Visitors can expect a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking and nature observation, set against a backdrop of scenic landscapes typical of the region. The area may also offer opportunities for photography and exploring local wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1452, -1.9282
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Steeple Langford
- Postcode
- SP3 4LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
Sources
- osm: n10103804424 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Steeple Langford
Villages · 1.7 km
Church of All Saints
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Stapleford Castle
Literary houses · 1.8 km
Stapleford Castle
Castles · 1.8 km
Little Langford
Villages · 2.0 km
Stapleford
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
River Till, Wiltshire
Museums · 2.1 km
Church of St James
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Jane Lemon
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Yarnbury
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Hanging Langford
Villages · 2.3 km
Yarnbury Castle
Hill forts · 2.5 km
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Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — church in Steeple Langford, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Stapleford Castle
Stapleford Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Stapleford Castle
Stapleford Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
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Stapleford
Stapleford — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, UK.
Where to eat & stay near The Penning
Places to stay
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Stonehenge Campsite & Glamping
Stonehenge Campsite & Glamping — a campsite in england south east.
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Stonehenge Touring Park
Stonehenge Touring Park — a campsite in england south east.
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Marshwood Farm Camping
Marshwood Farm Camping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Burcombe Manor Bed and Breakfast
Burcombe Manor Bed and Breakfast — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
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The Pembroke Arms
The Pembroke Arms — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Old Castle
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George and Dragon
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Three Crowns Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Penning?
- The Penning is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 4LZ), in the parish of Steeple Langford.
- What is The Penning?
- The Penning — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 148 m.
- How do I get to The Penning?
- The nearest town is Stapleford. Drivers can use postcode SP3 4LZ.
- Is The Penning a protected site?
- Yes — The Penning is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Till SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Penning?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 4LZ. It sits within the Salisbury parliamentary constituency.