Mountains & hills · South East England
West Down
In or near Hastingleigh.
West Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
David Anstiss — 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
- Wye · 4.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. West 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: Wye and Crundale Downs SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: WYE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is part of the rolling hills characteristic of the region, offering scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities. The area is suitable for walking and hiking, attracting those interested in exploring the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, typical of the South-East's countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1687, 0.9896
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Hastingleigh
- Postcode
- TN25 5HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ashford
- Nearest railway station
- Wye — 4.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611222 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Hastingleigh
Towns & cities · 0.9 km
Coombe Manor
Manor houses · 1.5 km
Millstone View Point
Viewpoints · 1.5 km
Warrick Rance Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Wye Crown and Queen's Jubilee
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Wye Crown Millennium Stone
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Crown
Public art & sculpture · 2.4 km
Church of St James, Elmsted
Historic churches · 2.6 km
Elmsted
Villages · 2.6 km
Brook
Towns & cities · 2.7 km
The Agricultural Museum
Museums · 2.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Down?
- West Down is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN25 5HH), in the parish of Hastingleigh.
- What is West Down?
- West Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to West Down?
- The nearest railway station is Wye, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN25 5HH.
- Is West Down a protected site?
- Yes — West Down is part of the Wye and Crundale Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the WYE National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to West Down?
- The nearest railway station is Wye, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN25 5HH.