Mountains & hills · South West England
Gallows Hill
In or near Turners Puddle.
Gallows Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 84 m.
David Smith — 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
- Wool · 4.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Gallows Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 84 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: Stokeford Heaths SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Turners Puddle Heath SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gallows Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It is notable for its elevated position, providing expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking, attracting those interested in exploring the natural terrain. The site is characterised by its rugged features and varied vegetation, making it a typical example of the region's geography.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7187, -2.2229
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- East Stoke
- Postcode
- BH20 7NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Wool — 4.1 km
Sources
- osm: n10038129288 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gallows Hill?
- Gallows Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 7NG), in the parish of East Stoke.
- What is Gallows Hill?
- Gallows Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 84 m.
- How do I get to Gallows Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 7NG.
- Is Gallows Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Gallows Hill is part of the Stokeford Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Gallows Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 7NG.