Berkshire Downs, Chalk hill chain in Berkshire, England
The Berkshire Downs extend from east to west, with a northern scarp slope facing the Vale of White Horse and a southern border along River Kennet.
The region was known as Æscesdūn during Anglo-Saxon times and became the location of the Battle of Ashdown in 871 between Saxon and Danish forces.
The ancient Ridgeway path crosses through these hills, connecting multiple prehistoric sites including the Uffington White Horse carved into the chalk hillside.
The hills reach elevations between 600 to 800 feet, featuring well-drained pastures that support sheep grazing and numerous horse training facilities.
The Goring Gap, formed by the River Thames, creates a natural separation between the Berkshire Downs and the Chiltern Hills to the east.
Location: Berkshire
Made from material: chalk
GPS coordinates: 51.57500,-1.57000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:57
Uffington White Horse
375 m
Wayland's Smithy
2 km
Uffington Castle
52 m
Blowing Stone
2.6 km
Compton Beauchamp House
2 km
Tom Brown’s School Museum
2.9 km
Hardwell Castle
1.3 km
Church of St Swithun
2.1 km
Church of St John the Baptist
3 km
Church of St Mary
3 km
Church of All Saints
1.4 km
The Old Chapel House And Attached Gates
3.2 km
The White Horse Inn
1.6 km
Kingston Lisle Park, The Lodge And Attached Gate Piers
3 km
Hardwell Camp promontory fort
1.2 km
Thornhill House
3.1 km
Manor Farmhouse
3.1 km
Dragon Hill
615 m
Uffington
1.2 km
Knighton Farm, 2 Barns And Linking Range, Approximately 40 Metres North East
1.8 km
Little Farmhouse
3 km
Rams Hill
1.5 km
Compton Beauchamp War Memorial
1.7 km
Kingston Lisle War Memorial
3.4 km
Milestone, Icknield Way; W of Blowing Stone
2.4 km
Milestone, Compton Beauchamp, opp. Post box
2.2 km
Milestone, Icknield Way; W of Britchcombe Farm
1.2 km
Milestone, Icknield Way; W of White Horse car park road
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