Mountains & hills · South West England
White Horse Hill
In or near Bratton.
White Horse Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
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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
- Westbury · 4.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. White Horse Hill 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: Bratton Downs SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
White Horse Hill is a prominent geological feature located in South-East England. It is known for its striking chalk figure of a horse carved into the hillside. This site offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and is popular for walking and outdoor activities. The area is also of historical significance, with archaeological remains nearby, reflecting its long-standing presence in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2593, -2.1431
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Bratton
- Postcode
- BA13 4TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Westbury — 4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609577 (CC BY 4.0)
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Bratton House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is White Horse Hill?
- White Horse Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA13 4TA), in the parish of Bratton.
- What is White Horse Hill?
- White Horse Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to White Horse Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Westbury, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA13 4TA.
- Is White Horse Hill a protected site?
- Yes — White Horse Hill is part of the Bratton Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to White Horse Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Westbury, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA13 4TA.