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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South West England

Dogbury Hill

In or near Glanvilles Wootton.

Free admission

Dogbury Hill — a mountain in england-south-east, United Kingdom, 248 m.

Hardy Way approaching Dogbury Gate - geograph.org.uk - 5522940

Derek Harper — 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
Chetnole · 6.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Dogbury Hill is a named summit in england-south-east, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 248 metres. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

At 248 metres (814 ft), Dogbury Hill is one of the highest hills in the county of Dorset, England. It is the site of a prehistoric hill fort.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
50.8447, -2.4801
District
Dorset
Parish
Minterne Magna
Postcode
DT2 7AZ
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset
Nearest railway station
Chetnole6.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dogbury Hill?
Dogbury Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 7AZ), in the parish of Minterne Magna.
What is Dogbury Hill?
Dogbury Hill — a mountain in england-south-east, United Kingdom, 248 m.
How do I get to Dogbury Hill?
The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 7AZ.
Is Dogbury Hill a protected site?
Yes — Dogbury Hill is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
Is Dogbury Hill free to visit?
Yes, Dogbury Hill is free to enter.
How do I get to Dogbury Hill?
The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 7AZ.