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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Godlingston Hill

In or near Harman's Cross.

Godlingston Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 199 m.

Nine Barrow Down - geograph.org.uk - 3336822

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Herston Halt Β· 2.0 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Godlingston Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 199 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
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Purbeck Ridge (East) SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

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

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

Coordinates
50.6304, -1.9890
District
Dorset
Parish
Swanage
Postcode
BH19 3AA
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Herston Halt β€” 2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Nine Barrow Down - geograph.org.uk - 3336822πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Nine Barrow Down

Nine Barrow Down β€” a hill or mountain in england south east.

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Kissing gate on Godlingston Heath - geograph.org.uk - 5014525πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Godlingston Heath (C)

Godlingston Heath (C) β€” a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Kissing gate on Godlingston Heath - geograph.org.uk - 5014525πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Godlingston Heath (B)

Godlingston Heath (B) β€” a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Kissing gate on Godlingston Heath - geograph.org.uk - 5014525πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Godlingston Heath (A)

Godlingston Heath (A) β€” a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Derelict Building - geograph.org.uk - 2075703πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Dean Hill

Dean Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 120 m.

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Derelict Building - geograph.org.uk - 2075703πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Dean Hill

Dean Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england south east.

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Where to eat & stay near Godlingston Hill

Places to stay

Burnham's Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7580862πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Knitson Farm Tourers Site

Knitson Farm Tourers Site β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Free↗ knitsonfarm.co.uk
Burnham's Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7580862πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Knitson Farm Tourers Site

Knitson Farm Tourers Site β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Free↗ knitsonfarm.co.uk
Swanage, welcome sign - geograph.org.uk - 2853291πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park

Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

β†— ulwellcottagepark.co.uk
Glamping tents - geograph.org.uk - 7580621πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Herston Caravan and Camp Site

Herston Caravan and Camp Site β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Free↗ herstonleisure.co.uk
Gateway on the Purbeck Way - geograph.org.uk - 7580936πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Studland Summer Camp (SSC)

Studland Summer Camp (SSC) β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ studlandsummercamp.org.uk
Northbrook Road, Swanage - geograph.org.uk - 7799309πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Cauldron Barn Caravan Park

Cauldron Barn Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

β†— cauldronbarncaravanpark.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Cross on Church Hill - geograph.org.uk - 8154593πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Black Swan Inn

The Black Swan Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— blackswanswanage.co.uk
Swanage buildings (5) - geograph.org.uk - 6785510πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Purbeck Hotel

Purbeck Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

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

Historic pubs Β· 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 - 2370792β˜… IconicπŸ“· 3

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Square and Compass

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

FreeπŸ•β†— squareandcompasspub.co.uk
Scott Arms sign - geograph.org.uk - 6266321πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left

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

'Maid of Poole', Brownsea Island, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 7355756πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· South West England

CafΓ© Villano

CafΓ© Villano β€” a cafΓ© in england south east. Cuisine: coffee shop;sandwich;ice cream;regional.

β†— nationaltrust.org.uk

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Ballard Down β€” Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Godlingston Hill?
Godlingston Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3AA), in the parish of Swanage.
What is Godlingston Hill?
Godlingston Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 199 m.
How do I get to Godlingston Hill?
The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3AA.
Is Godlingston Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Godlingston Hill is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Purbeck Ridge (East) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Godlingston Hill?
The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3AA.