Mountains & hills · South West England
Drakenorth
In or near Melplash.
Drakenorth — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Lewis Clarke — 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
- Maiden Newton · 6.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Drakenorth is a named hill or mountain in england south west, 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drakenorth is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its distinctive geological features and offers various outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views and opportunities for hiking and exploration in the surrounding landscape. The area is popular among those seeking a natural environment for recreation.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7842, -2.6652
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Hooke
- Postcode
- DT8 3PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton — 6.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613729 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drakenorth?
- Drakenorth is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT8 3PG), in the parish of Hooke.
- What is Drakenorth?
- Drakenorth — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Drakenorth?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT8 3PG.
- Is Drakenorth a protected site?
- Yes — Drakenorth is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Drakenorth?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT8 3PG.