Pewsey Downs

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Pewsey Downs is a National Nature Reserve in Wiltshire of 1.7 km². It is one of six National Nature Reserves in the county. It lies within the North Wessex Downs National Landscape.

For arrivals by rail, Pewsey Station is about 4.9 km to the south-east. Nearby nature reserves include Piggledene and Fyfield Down.

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