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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Blackwater Hill

In or near Stanpit.

Blackwater Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 49.1 m.

Triangulation Pillar - geograph.org.uk - 3548601

Mat Tuck β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Christchurch Β· 3.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Blackwater Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 49.1 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Town Common SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Avon Valley

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Blackwater Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its scenic views and natural landscape. The area offers various opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and birdwatching. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the region's hills, making it a suitable destination for those interested in exploring the British countryside.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.7647, -1.8072
Parish
Hurn
Postcode
BH23 6AF
Parliamentary constituency
Christchurch
Nearest railway station
Christchurch β€” 3.3 km

Sources

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Museums Β· South East England

Hurn

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Where to eat & stay near Blackwater Hill

Places to stay

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Grove Farm Meadow Holiday and Touring Park

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Hotels Β· South East England

Avon Causeway Hotel

Avon Causeway Hotel β€” a hotel in england south east.

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Hotels Β· South East England

The Kings Arms Hotel

The Kings Arms Hotel β€” a hotel in england south east.

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Hostels Β· South East England

Atlantic House

Atlantic House β€” a hostel in england south east.

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Bournemouth Backpackers Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blackwater Hill?
Blackwater Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH23 6AF), in the parish of Hurn.
What is Blackwater Hill?
Blackwater Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 49.1 m.
How do I get to Blackwater Hill?
The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH23 6AF.
Is Blackwater Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Blackwater Hill is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Blackwater Hill?
The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH23 6AF.