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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Brenscombe Hill

In or near Harman's Cross.

Brenscombe Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 148 m.

Purbeck Way - geograph.org.uk - 7580919

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Harman's Cross Β· 1.9 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Brenscombe Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 148 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Brenscombe Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. Known for its natural landscape, it offers various walking trails suitable for different skill levels. The area provides opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking and birdwatching, amidst scenic views. It is a notable landmark for both locals and visitors exploring the countryside.

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

Coordinates
50.6372, -2.0268
District
Dorset
Parish
Corfe Castle
Postcode
BH20 5JD
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Harman's Cross β€” 1.9 km

Sources

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Rollington Hill

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Campsites Β· South West England

Studland Summer Camp (SSC)

Studland Summer Camp (SSC) β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ studlandsummercamp.org.uk
Fields below Rempstone Wood - geograph.org.uk - 4839245πŸ“· 5

Stone circles Β· South West England

Rempstone Stone Circle

Rempstone Stone Circle β€” a stone circle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Fields below Rempstone Wood - geograph.org.uk - 4839245πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Rempstone Stone Circle

Rempstone Stone Circle β€” archaeological in england south east.

Where to eat & stay near Brenscombe Hill

Places to stay

Gateway on the Purbeck Way - geograph.org.uk - 7580936πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Studland Summer Camp (SSC)

Studland Summer Camp (SSC) β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ studlandsummercamp.org.uk
Track beneath the Swanage Railway near Harman's Cross - geograph.org.uk - 4471104πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Woodyhyde Camp Site

Woodyhyde Camp Site β€” a campsite in england south east.

β†— woodyhyde.co.uk
Corfe Castle buildings (7) - geograph.org.uk - 6791563πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Mortons Manor

Mortons Manor β€” a hotel in england south east.

β†— mortonsmanor.com
Rempstone, forestry road - geograph.org.uk - 5139270πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Burnbake Campsite

Burnbake Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ burnbake.com
Parish Church of St Edward King and Martyr, Corfe Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2269126πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Bankes Arms Hotel

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

β†— bankes-arms.dorsethotels.net
Haycraft's Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7101019πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Haycraft Caravan Club Site

Haycraft Caravan Club Site β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

Scott Arms sign - geograph.org.uk - 6266321πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.

Cider at the Square ^ Compass, Worth Matravers - geograph.org.uk - 6360319πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Square and Compass

Square and Compass in England South West, United Kingdom.

Free↗ squareandcompasspub.co.uk
Worth Matravers, footpath - geograph.org.uk - 2370792β˜… IconicπŸ“· 3

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Square and Compass

Dorset's served-through-a-hatch family pub since 1907 β€” fossils, cider, pumpkin festival.

FreeπŸ•β†— squareandcompasspub.co.uk
Cross on Church Hill - geograph.org.uk - 8154593πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Black Swan Inn

The Black Swan Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— blackswanswanage.co.uk
Swanage buildings (5) - geograph.org.uk - 6785510πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Purbeck Hotel

Purbeck Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

'Maid of Poole', Brownsea Island, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 7355756πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· South West England

CafΓ© Villano

CafΓ© Villano β€” a cafΓ© in england south east. Cuisine: coffee shop;sandwich;ice cream;regional.

β†— nationaltrust.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brenscombe Hill?
Brenscombe Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5JD), in the parish of Corfe Castle.
What is Brenscombe Hill?
Brenscombe Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 148 m.
How do I get to Brenscombe Hill?
The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5JD.
Is Brenscombe Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Brenscombe Hill is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PURBECK HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
How do I get to Brenscombe Hill?
The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5JD.