West Down is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5SF), in the parish of West Lulworth.

How do I get to West Down?

The nearest railway station is Wool, about 5.6 km away. The nearest town is West Lulworth. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5SF.

Is West Down a protected site?

Yes — 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.

Mountains & hills · South West England

West Down

In or near West Lulworth.

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West Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 167 m.

Footpath junction N of Belhuish Coppice, N of West Lulworth - geograph.org.uk - 4288417 — Colin Park — 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 · 5.6 km

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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 — 5.6 km

Sources

osm: n10038129303 (ODbL)

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Mountains & hills · South West England

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West Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.

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Castles · South West England

The Castle Inn

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Towns & cities · South West England

West Lulworth

West Lulworth — village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK.

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Hostels · South West England

YHA Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel

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

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National landscapes (AONB) · South West England

Bindon Hill

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Mountains & hills · South West England

Hambury Tout

Hambury Tout — Named summit at 138 m.

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Where to eat & stay near West Down

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Campsites · South West England

Highwood Camping

Highwood Camping — a campsite in england south east.

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Campsites · South West England

Luckford Wood

Luckford Wood — a campsite in england south east.

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Campsites · South West England

Primrose Fields Campsite

Primrose Fields Campsite — a campsite in england south east.