Gander Down

No. 5739 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 103 for hikes, No. 339 for views. Nature, 18.8 km from Petersfield.

A hilltop summit rising to 128 metres on the downs.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Height
128 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.50 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
College Down FarmStay, 16 km from PetersfieldCamping
voco Winchester Hotel and SpaStay, 24 km from PetersfieldSaunas and cold plunges
Morn HillStay, 23 km from PetersfieldCamping
The Spinney Caravan ParkStay, 19 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Ship17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Ship Inn23 km from PetersfieldFood and pubs
The Cricketers Inn25 km from PetersfieldFood and pubs
Coffee#118 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium24 km from PetersfieldFamily days out
Chesil TheatreGrade II* listed, 27 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Winchester Sport & Leisure Park26 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkRainy day
City Mill27 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkHistory and heritage