Red Hill, Hampshire

Red Hill

Picnic area in Chawton Park Wood near the summit of Red Hill
Highest point
Elevation 221 m (725 ft)[1]
Prominence 48 m (157 ft)[1]
Parent peak Butser Hill [1]
Coordinates 51°07′08″N 1°02′22″W / 51.1190°N 1.0394°W / 51.1190; -1.0394Coordinates: 51°07′08″N 1°02′22″W / 51.1190°N 1.0394°W / 51.1190; -1.0394
Geography
Location Hampshire, England
Parent range Hampshire Downs
OS grid SU672359
Topo map OS Landranger

Red Hill is one of the highest points in the county of Hampshire, England. It is part of the Hampshire Downs and rises to 221 metres (725 ft) above sea level.

Fire tower on the summit of Red Hill

Red Hill lies on the edge of the Chawton Park Wood in the village of Medstead in Hampshire. There is a fire tower at the highest point.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Summit Listings by Relative Height by Mark Jackson, compiled by Jonathan de Ferranti. Accessed on 15 May 2013.
  2. Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 Landranger series.


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