Catherington Down

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Catherington Down HCC Sign
Catherington Down HCC Sign
Catherington Down View
Catherington Down View

Catherington Down Nature Reserve is a hill, or down, in Hampshire, England. It rises fairly steeply on its eastern flank. It is managed by Hampshire County Council and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. grid reference SU692144.

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.

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Coordinates: 50.92491° N 1.01680° W