Mountains & hills · South West England
Ball Hill
In or near Mappowder.
Ball Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ball Hill is a named hill or mountain in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ball Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It is part of the South Downs, known for its rolling hills and scenic landscapes. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including walking and cycling, with various trails available. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8301, -2.3971
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Piddletrenthide
- Postcode
- DT2 7RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611202 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ball Hill?
- Ball Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 7RN), in the parish of Piddletrenthide.
- What is Ball Hill?
- Ball Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Ball Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode DT2 7RN.
- Is Ball Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Ball Hill is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Ball Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 7RN. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.