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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Violet Hill

In or near Braishfield.

Violet Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 152 m.

Dores Lane - geograph.org.uk - 8273669

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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
Shawford Β· 6.4 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Violet Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 152 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

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Violet Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It is part of the region's varied landscape, offering scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a natural setting suitable for hiking and exploration. The area is characterised by its distinctive topography and flora.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.0440, -1.4126
County
Hampshire
District
Winchester
Parish
Hursley
Postcode
SO21 2FU
Parliamentary constituency
Winchester
Nearest railway station
Shawford β€” 6.4 km

Sources

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Lainston House Hotel

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Hotels Β· South East England

The Winchester Hotel

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Historic pubs Β· South East England

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Cote

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The Old Vine

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Mountains & hills Β· South East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Violet Hill?
Violet Hill is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO21 2FU), in the parish of Hursley.
What is Violet Hill?
Violet Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 152 m.
How do I get to Violet Hill?
The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO21 2FU.
Is Violet Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Violet Hill is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Violet Hill?
The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO21 2FU.