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The Great Britain Guide

Viewpoints · South West England

Windmill Hill

In or near Chicklade.

Free admission4.5 · 45 Google reviews

Windmill Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

East Knoyle Windmill - geograph.org.uk - 7979562

David Martin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Tisbury · 7.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Windmill Hill is a named viewpoint in South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Salisbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 7.5 km away. Postcode area SP3.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Windmill Hill is a viewpoint located in East Knoyle, South-East England (postcode SP3). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Avon System and is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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Coordinates
51.0782, -2.1832
District
Wiltshire
Parish
East Knoyle
Postcode
SP3 6BS
Parliamentary constituency
Salisbury
Nearest railway station
Tisbury7.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Windmill Hill?
Windmill Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 6BS), in the parish of East Knoyle.
What is Windmill Hill?
Windmill Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Windmill Hill?
The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP3 6BS.
Is Windmill Hill a protected site?
Yes — Windmill Hill is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Windmill Hill free to visit?
Yes, Windmill Hill is free to enter.
How do I get to Windmill Hill?
The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 6BS.