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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South East England

Wilmington Hill

In or near Alfriston.

Wilmington Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.

Hunter's Burgh - geograph.org.uk - 3168109

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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
Mungo's Central Station · 2.8 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Wilmington 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: Wilmington Downs SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: SEVEN SISTERS

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Wilmington Hill is a prominent hill located in South-East England. It is characterised by its natural landscape and offers various outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views and opportunities for walking and hiking in the surrounding area. The hill is part of the South Downs National Park, known for its chalk downland and diverse wildlife.

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Coordinates
50.8098, 0.1965
County
East Sussex
District
Wealden
Parish
Long Man
Postcode
BN26 5SW
Parliamentary constituency
Lewes
Nearest railway station
Mungo's Central Station2.8 km

Sources

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Long Man of Wilmington

72-metre chalk hill figure on the South Downs, largest in Western Europe.

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Wilmington Priory

Wilmington Priory — a abbey in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Archaeological sites · South East England

Wilmington Priory

Wilmington Priory — archaeological in england south east.

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Historic churches · South East England

St Mary and St Peter's Church.

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Where to eat & stay near Wilmington Hill

Places to stay

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Bramley Park Camping

Bramley Park Camping — a campsite in england south east.

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Campsites · South East England

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Bramley Park Camping - Check In — a campsite in england south east.

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Campsites · South East England

Bramley Park Camping

Bramley Park Camping — a campsite in england south east.

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Hotels · South East England

George Inn

George Inn — a hotel in england south east.

The Star Inn sign - geograph.org.uk - 5026198📷 7

Hotels · South East England

Star Inn

Star Inn — a hotel in england south east.

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Deans Place Hotel, Alfriston - geograph.org.uk - 3037611📷 7

Hotels · South East England

Deans Place

Deans Place — a hotel in england south east.

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Places to eat & drink

The Eight Bells on Jevington Road - geograph.org.uk - 3050851📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Eight Bells Inn

The Eight Bells Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South East England

The Plough And Harrow Inn

The Plough And Harrow Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South East England

Rose Cottage Inn

Rose Cottage Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Sign of The Lamb - geograph.org.uk - 6321288📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Lamb Inn

The Lamb Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South East England

The Rainbow

The Rainbow in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South East England

The George Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wilmington Hill?
Wilmington Hill is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN26 5SW), in the parish of Long Man.
What is Wilmington Hill?
Wilmington Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
How do I get to Wilmington Hill?
The nearest railway station is Mungo's Central Station, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN26 5SW.
Is Wilmington Hill a protected site?
Yes — Wilmington Hill is part of the Wilmington Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SEVEN SISTERS National Nature Reserve.
How do I get to Wilmington Hill?
The nearest railway station is Mungo's Central Station, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN26 5SW.