Mountains & hills · South West England
Swifts Hill
In or near Chalford.
Swifts Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 209 m.
Terry Jacombs — 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
- Stroud · 3.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Swifts Hill is a mountain located in england west midlands. Elevation: 209 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: Swift's Hill SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swifts Hill is a mountain located in the West Midlands. It features a prominent elevation that offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for various outdoor activities, including hiking and nature walks. Visitors can expect a mix of terrain, making it a versatile destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7592, -2.1761
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Painswick
- Postcode
- GL6 7LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: n411934239 (ODbL)
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Elliott Nature Reserve at Swift's Hill
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Granary Approximately 30 Metres North West Of The Mansion — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Lypiatt Park
Lypiatt Park — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Lypiatt Cross
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Where to eat & stay near Swifts Hill
Places to stay
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The Stroud Hotel
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Premier Inn
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Cherry Tree Glamping
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The Bear of Rodborough
The Bear of Rodborough — a hotel in england west midlands. Cuisine: english;british.
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Burleigh Court Hotel
Burleigh Court Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The New Inn Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swifts Hill?
- Swifts Hill is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 7LA), in the parish of Painswick.
- What is Swifts Hill?
- Swifts Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 209 m.
- How do I get to Swifts Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 3.4 km away. The nearest town is Chalford. Drivers can use postcode GL6 7LA.
- Is Swifts Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Swifts Hill is part of the Swift's Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Swifts Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 7LA.