Galley Down

No. 5738 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 102 for hikes, No. 338 for views. Nature, 17.9 km from Petersfield.

A hilltop summit on the South Downs, rising to 100 metres.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Height
100 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
Grenville at Wallops WoodStay, 13 km from PetersfieldCamping
Lyons CopseStay, 22 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkCamping
Rookesbury ParkStay, 19 km from PetersfieldCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Crown20 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Roebuck Inn19 km from PetersfieldFood and pubs
Samuels Rest21 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Wheatsheaf Inn21 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Swanmore Lawn Tennis Club18 km from PetersfieldRainy day
Bishop's Waltham Junior School Swimming Pool20 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkRainy day
Dynamos Football Club19 km from PetersfieldRainy day
Bishop's Waltham Museum20 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkHistory and heritage