Mountains & hills · South East England
Thorny Down
In or near Salisbury.
Thorny Down — 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
- Salisbury · 7.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Thorny Down 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: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Porton Down SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thorny Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors, including walking and hiking trails that take advantage of the natural landscape. The area is suitable for various skill levels, making it accessible for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. The surrounding scenery provides a typical representation of the region's rural character.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1068, -1.7115
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Firsdown
- Postcode
- SP5 1ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 7.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616091 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorny Down?
- Thorny Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 1ST), in the parish of Firsdown.
- What is Thorny Down?
- Thorny Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Thorny Down?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP5 1ST.
- Is Thorny Down a protected site?
- Yes — Thorny Down is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Porton Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Thorny Down?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 1ST.