Mountains & hills · South West England
Emmetts Hill
In or near Worth Matravers.
Emmetts Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 119 m.
Michael Dibb — 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
- Harman's Cross · 4.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Emmetts Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 119 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: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Emmetts Hill is a mountain located in Worth Matravers, South-East England, with the postcode BH19. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The area is recognised for its ecological significance and offers scenic views typical of the Dorset coastline. Visitors can expect a natural landscape conducive to outdoor activities and exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5871, -2.0597
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Worth Matravers
- Postcode
- BH19 3LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross — 4.3 km
Sources
- osm: n2776438759 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Emmetts Hill?
- Emmetts Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3LN), in the parish of Worth Matravers.
- What is Emmetts Hill?
- Emmetts Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 119 m.
- How do I get to Emmetts Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3LN.
- Is Emmetts Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Emmetts Hill is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Emmetts Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3LN.