| Coordinates: | 50.794, -1.561 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SZ 31 99 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
Sandy Down is a small, sandy-topped ridge of heath and mixed woodland tucked into the New Forest in Hampshire, England. Its well-drained, acidic soils support open heather, gorse and scattered pines, and the slightly elevated ground gives pleasant outlooks across the surrounding forest glades; it is popular with walkers, birdwatchers and mountain bikers visiting the national park.
The area is shaped by the long-running traditions of the New Forest - commoning, grazing by the famous ponies and cattle, and a history of timber and charcoal working - and today its chief economic and social roles are recreational tourism and conservation. You’ll find a strong local sense of heritage in the upkeep of tracks and commons, alongside efforts to manage heathland habitats for rare insects and ground-nesting birds.
Postcode districts covering Sandy Down
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Portsmouth 21 miles33.8 km
- Bournemouth 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Poole 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Gosport 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Waterlooville 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Fareham 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Eastleigh 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Eastleigh Town 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Winchester 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Salisbury 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Christchurch 8.8 miles14.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Boldre Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Pilley Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Mount Pleasant Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Brockenhurst Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Sway Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Walhampton and Portmore Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Lymington Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Lymington and Pennington Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Pennington Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Tiptoe Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Hordle Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Milford & Hordle Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Sandy Down
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Southampton Airport 14 miles22.5 km
- Brockenhurst Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Sway Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
Hotels near Sandy Down Ad
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Thatched Cottage Hotel 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Monkey Brewhouse 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Huntsman of Brockenhurst 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn, Brockenhurst, New Forest 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- South Lawn Hotel 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Manor at Sway 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Rhinefield House Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- New Park Manor Hotel - A Luxury Family Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Montagu Arms Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
Local points of interest
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 3.3 miles5.3 km
- New Forest Forest 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Hinton House Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Exbury House Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Cadland House Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Avon Beach Beach 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Paultons Park Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 9.7 miles15.7 km
- West Quay Shopping centre 10.2 miles16.3 km