Mountains & hills · South West England
Dean Hill
In or near Studland.
Dean 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
- Herston Halt · 2.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Dean 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Purbeck Ridge (East) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dean Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It is notable for its natural scenery and elevation, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. The area around Dean Hill is characterised by diverse flora and fauna, making it a suitable destination for nature enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the region's hills.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6358, -1.9795
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Swanage
- Postcode
- BH19 3AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Herston Halt — 2.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6269331 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dean Hill?
- Dean Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3AA), in the parish of Swanage.
- What is Dean Hill?
- Dean Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Dean Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3AA.
- Is Dean Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Dean Hill is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Purbeck Ridge (East) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Dean Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3AA.