Mountains & hills · South East England
Twyford Down
In or near Chilcomb.
Twyford Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 87 m.
Caroline Maynard — 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
- Shawford · 2.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Twyford Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 87 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: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Twyford Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its natural beauty and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including hiking and walking, appealing to nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat. The elevation and terrain provide a range of trails suitable for various levels of experience.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0350, -1.3082
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Twyford
- Postcode
- SO21 1PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford — 2 km
Sources
- osm: n10035058550 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Plague Pits
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
St Catherine's Lock
Canal locks · 1.1 km
Twyford Down Memorial Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
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St. Catherine's Hill Hillfort
Hill forts · 1.2 km
St Catherine's Hill
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St. Catherine's Hill
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Compton Lock
Wild swimming spots · 1.3 km
Saint Catherine's Hill
Viewpoints · 1.3 km
Twyford House Well House Wing House
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Compton Place
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
St Mary's Church, Twyford
Historic churches · 1.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Twyford Down?
- Twyford Down is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO21 1PH), in the parish of Twyford.
- What is Twyford Down?
- Twyford Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 87 m.
- How do I get to Twyford Down?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO21 1PH.
- Is Twyford Down a protected site?
- Yes — Twyford Down is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Twyford Down?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO21 1PH.