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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Boys' Hill

In or near Glanvilles Wootton.

Boys' Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 90 m.

Holnest, Looking towards a power line running across a field - geograph.org.uk - 7861872

Michael Garlick 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
Sherborne Β· 7.0 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Boys' Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 90 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Boys' Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers varied terrains and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect opportunities for walking and exploring the natural landscape. The area is suitable for outdoor activities, attracting those interested in hiking and nature observation.

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

Coordinates
50.8874, -2.4686
District
Dorset
Parish
Holnest
Postcode
DT9 5PJ
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset
Nearest railway station
Sherborne β€” 7 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Boys' Hill

Places to stay

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The Eastbury

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Little Barwick House

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· South West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Boys' Hill?
Boys' Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 5PJ), in the parish of Holnest.
What is Boys' Hill?
Boys' Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 90 m.
How do I get to Boys' Hill?
The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 5PJ.
Is Boys' Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Boys' Hill is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Boys' Hill?
The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 5PJ.