Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Dorstone Hill
In or near Staunton on Wye.
Dorstone Hill — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 270 m.
Christine Johnstone — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Dorstone Hill is a mountain located in wales mid. Elevation: 270 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dorstone Hill is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Dorstone, postcode HR3. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Lugg and the River Wye. The area is recognised for its ecological significance, attracting those interested in natural landscapes and wildlife. Visitors can expect a range of walking opportunities in a scenic environment.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0745, -2.9865
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Dorstone
- Postcode
- HR3 6AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- osm: n604109433 (ODbL)
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Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill
Vineyards · 0.2 km
Dorstone railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.8 km
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Hill forts · 1.1 km
Arthurs Stone
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Dorstone
Castles · 1.1 km
Dorstone Castle
Castles · 1.4 km
Woodbury Hill
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Snodhill Castle
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Bredwardine Castle Coppice
Literary houses · 2.1 km
Castle Coppice
Castles · 2.1 km
Red Lion
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Moccas Castle
Literary houses · 2.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Vineyards · Mid Wales
Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill
Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill — a UK vineyard in wales mid, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Mid Wales
Dorstone railway station
Dorstone railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Arthur's Stone, Herefordshire
Arthur's Stone, Herefordshire is a hill fort in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Mid Wales
Arthurs Stone
Arthurs Stone — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Places to stay
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Old Weymouth Arms And The Wharf
The Old Weymouth Arms And The Wharf in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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32 and 33, Church Street
32 and 33, Church Street in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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The Royal Oak Public House Including Rubblestone Wing To East
The Royal Oak Public House Including Rubblestone Wing To East in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dorstone Hill?
- Dorstone Hill is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR3 6AU), in the parish of Dorstone.
- What is Dorstone Hill?
- Dorstone Hill — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 270 m.
- How do I get to Dorstone Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode HR3 6AU.
- Is Dorstone Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Dorstone Hill is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Dorstone Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR3 6AU. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.