Pewsey Downs, Scientific interest site in Wiltshire, United Kingdom.
The Pewsey Downs extends across 305 hectares of chalk grassland on the southern edge of the Marlborough Downs, featuring steep slopes and native plant species.
The site received its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1951, marking the beginning of formal protection for its chalk downland ecosystem.
The Alton Barnes White Horse, carved into the chalk hillside of Pewsey Downs, represents a significant regional landmark within the natural reserve.
Visitors can access multiple walking trails throughout the downs while maintaining distance from protected areas to preserve the sensitive chalk grassland environment.
The reserve contains hundreds of thousands of early gentian plants, establishing it as one of the largest populations of this species in England.
GPS coordinates: 51.37135,-1.83905
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:14
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