Mountains & hills · South West England
Brenscombe Hill
In or near Harman's Cross.
Brenscombe 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross · 2.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Brenscombe 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
- 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 prominent mountain located in South-East England. It offers a variety of walking trails that cater to different skill levels, providing scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The hill is an attractive destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a natural setting.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6384, -2.0186
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Corfe Castle
- Postcode
- BH20 5JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross — 2.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6269332 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brenscombe Hill?
- Brenscombe Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5JQ), in the parish of Corfe Castle.
- What is Brenscombe Hill?
- Brenscombe Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Brenscombe Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5JQ.
- Is Brenscombe Hill a protected site?
- Yes — 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 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5JQ.