Catherington Down
Catherington Down HCC Sign
Catherington Down View
Catherington Down is a hill, or down, in Hampshire, England. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest[1][2] and a Local Nature Reserve.[3][4]
It rises fairly steeply on its eastern flank. It is managed by Hampshire County Council and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
It is a chalk based grassland similar to the South Downs and is an example of early strip cultivation.
The area is popular with local dog walkers and has a number of footpaths across it.
Catherington Down is accessible via Catherington village via Parsons Field or off Catherington Lane.
References
- ↑ "Catherington Down citation". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England.
- ↑ "Catherington Down Map". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England.
- ↑ "Catherington Down, Horndean". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
- ↑ "Map of Catherington Down". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
External links
- Hampshire Wildlife Trust Petersfield Branch - Catherington Down
- Catherington and Horndean local area wildlife
Coordinates: 50°55′30″N 1°01′00″W / 50.92491°N 1.01680°W
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