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Mountains & hills · South West England

East Hill

In or near Church Knowle.

🐾 Dog-friendly

East Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 103 m.

Swanage Railway, Corfe Castle railway station from East Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4366557

Jonathan Hutchins — 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
Corfe Castle · 0.4 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

East Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 103 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

East Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular spot for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails suitable for various skill levels. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and is frequented by hikers and nature enthusiasts.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6407, -2.0511
District
Dorset
Parish
Corfe Castle
Postcode
BH20 5JF
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Corfe Castle — 0.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Swanage Railway, Corfe Castle railway station from East Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4366557📷 5

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Challow Hill

Challow Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.

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View over Corfe Castle village from East Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4470956📷 5

Mountains & hills · South West England

East Hill

East Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.

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British Railways poster - geograph.org.uk - 7685797📷 5

Castles · South West England

Corfe Castle railway station

Corfe Castle railway station — a Grade II-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free♿👶↗ corfecastletowntrust.co.uk
Corfe Castle railway station, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 5811120📷 5

Museums · South West England

Swanage Railway Museum

Swanage Railway Museum — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ corfecastletowntrust.co.uk
Corfe Castle buildings (7) - geograph.org.uk - 6791563📷 7

Hotels · South West England

Mortons Manor

Mortons Manor — a hotel in england south east.

↗ mortonsmanor.com
Parish Church of St Edward King and Martyr, Corfe Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2269126📷 7

Hotels · South West England

Bankes Arms Hotel

Bankes Arms Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

↗ bankes-arms.dorsethotels.net

Where to eat & stay near East Hill

Places to stay

Corfe Castle buildings (7) - geograph.org.uk - 6791563📷 7

Hotels · South West England

Mortons Manor

Mortons Manor — a hotel in england south east.

↗ mortonsmanor.com
Parish Church of St Edward King and Martyr, Corfe Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2269126📷 7

Hotels · South West England

Bankes Arms Hotel

Bankes Arms Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

↗ bankes-arms.dorsethotels.net
View along the southern side of Knowle Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7772374📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in england south east.

Church Knowle, postbox No. BH20 108, Bucknowle - geograph.org.uk - 1718894📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Bucknowle Farm campsite

Bucknowle Farm campsite — a campsite in england south east.

A351 at Norden - geograph.org.uk - 4440943📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Norden Farm

Norden Farm — a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ nordenfarmcampsite.com
Pond beside St Peter's Church - geograph.org.uk - 7772598📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Church Farm Campsite

Church Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

Scott Arms sign - geograph.org.uk - 6266321📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.

Cider at the Square ^ Compass, Worth Matravers - geograph.org.uk - 6360319📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Square and Compass

Square and Compass in England South West, United Kingdom.

Free↗ squareandcompasspub.co.uk
Worth Matravers, footpath - geograph.org.uk - 2370792★ Iconic📷 3

Historic pubs · South West England

The Square and Compass

Dorset's served-through-a-hatch family pub since 1907 — fossils, cider, pumpkin festival.

Free🐕↗ squareandcompasspub.co.uk
The Old Granary, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 8273697📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Old Granary

The Old Granary in England South West, United Kingdom.

↗ theoldgranarywareham.co.uk
Black Bear Hotel, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 6289757📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Black Bear Hotel

Black Bear Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

↗ blackbearcasinoresort.com
East Street, Wareham. - geograph.org.uk - 1998254📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Duke Of Wellington Public House

The Duke Of Wellington Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Ballard Down — Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is East Hill?
East Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5JF), in the parish of Corfe Castle.
What is East Hill?
East Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 103 m.
How do I get to East Hill?
The nearest railway station is Corfe Castle, about 0.4 km away. The nearest town is Church Knowle. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5JF.
Is East Hill a protected site?
Yes — East Hill is part of the PURBECK HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to East Hill?
The nearest railway station is Corfe Castle, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5JF.