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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

West Down

In or near West Lulworth.

West Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 167 m.

Footpath junction N of Belhuish Coppice, N of West Lulworth - geograph.org.uk - 4288417

Colin Park β€” 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
Wool Β· 5.6 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

West Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 167 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: South Dorset Coast SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

West Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is characterised by its elevated terrain and natural landscapes. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and scenic views of the surrounding countryside. The area is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a suitable spot for nature enthusiasts.

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Coordinates
50.6345, -2.2480
District
Dorset
Parish
West Lulworth
Postcode
BH20 5SF
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Wool β€” 5.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

West Down Farm - geograph.org.uk - 384633πŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

West Down

West Down β€” a hill or mountain in england south east.

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The Castle Inn, West Lulworth - geograph.org.uk - 8269502πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· South West England

The Castle Inn

The Castle Inn β€” a Grade II*-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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West LulworthπŸ“· 5

Towns & cities Β· South West England

West Lulworth

West Lulworth β€” village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK.

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Edge of West Lulworth - geograph.org.uk - 7813638πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel

YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel β€” a hostel in england south east. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.

Lulworth Camp - geograph.org.uk - 161664πŸ“· 4

National landscapes (AONB) Β· South West England

Bindon Hill

Bindon Hill is an extensive Iron Age earthwork enclosing a coastal hill area on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth Cove in Dorset, England, about 19 kilometres (12 mi) west of Swanage, about 6 kilometre

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Hambury ToutπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Hambury Tout

Hambury Tout β€” Named summit at 138 m.

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Where to eat & stay near West Down

Places to stay

Edge of West Lulworth - geograph.org.uk - 7813638πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel

YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel β€” a hostel in england south east. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.

Biffa Bins - Durdle Door - geograph.org.uk - 844208πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Durdle Door Holiday Park

Durdle Door Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Murco filling station, Wool - geograph.org.uk - 4841423πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Whitemead Caravan Park

Whitemead Caravan Park β€” a campsite in england south east.

Signpost near East Stoke, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 6530463πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Highwood Camping

Highwood Camping β€” a campsite in england south east.

β†— highwoodcamping.co.uk
Signpost near East Stoke, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 6530463πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Luckford Wood

Luckford Wood β€” a campsite in england south east.

The Stokeford Inn - geograph.org.uk - 5349889πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Primrose Fields Campsite

Primrose Fields Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

Moreton railway station name sign, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 7292553πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Frampton Arms

The Frampton Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— framptonarms.co.uk
A shed by the walls - geograph.org.uk - 4748034πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House)

No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Old Granary, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 8273697πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Granary

The Old Granary in England South West, United Kingdom.

Black Bear Hotel, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 6289757πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Black Bear Hotel

Black Bear Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— blackbearcasinoresort.com
East Street, Wareham. - geograph.org.uk - 1998254πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Duke Of Wellington Public House

The Duke Of Wellington Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Church of St Martin, Wareham, - 1962 - geograph.org.uk - 6464870πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Lord Nelson Public House

Lord Nelson Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Ballard Down

Ballard Down β€” Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Down?
West Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5SF), in the parish of West Lulworth.
What is West Down?
West Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 167 m.
How do I get to West Down?
The nearest railway station is Wool, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5SF.
Is West Down a protected site?
Yes β€” West Down is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to West Down?
The nearest railway station is Wool, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5SF.