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About Downs

Downs lies in the Vale of Glamorgan countryside, just off the A4226 between Cardiff and Barry. The village sits near Cardiff Airport with good M4 access via Junction 33. Electric vehicle charging is plentiful locally, with over 100 fast chargers nearby. The area retains sections of the ancient Ridgeway, a prehistoric hilltop route that once connected settlements across the Vale.

Where is Downs on the map?

Downs is in Wales, at 51.462, -3.287 - about 10 km north-east of Pancross.

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What is the closest airport to Downs?

The closest airport to Downs is Cardiff International Airport, 16 km (about 17 min by car).

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