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Mountains & hills · South East England

Winterbourne Down

In or near Salisbury.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Winterbourne Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 131 m.

Horses beside the course of Roman road - geograph.org.uk - 5904394

David Martin — 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
Dean · 7.5 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Winterbourne Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 131 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: River Avon System SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Winterbourne Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers a variety of outdoor activities and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a natural landscape suitable for walking and exploration. The area is characterised by its rolling hills and diverse flora and fauna.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.0950, -1.7019
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Firsdown
Postcode
SP5 1SN
Parliamentary constituency
Salisbury
Nearest railway station
Dean — 7.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Winterbourne Down?
Winterbourne Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 1SN), in the parish of Firsdown.
What is Winterbourne Down?
Winterbourne Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 131 m.
How do I get to Winterbourne Down?
The nearest railway station is Dean, about 7.5 km away. The nearest town is Salisbury. Drivers can use postcode SP5 1SN.
Is Winterbourne Down a protected site?
Yes — Winterbourne Down is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Winterbourne Down?
The nearest railway station is Dean, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 1SN.