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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Great Ovens Hill

In or near Ridge.

Great Ovens Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 40 m.

Sandford, Great Queens Heath - geograph.org.uk - 8060540

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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
Holton Heath Β· 2.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Great Ovens Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 40 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: Morden Bog and Hyde Heath SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
  • Ramsar wetland: Poole Harbour

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Great Ovens Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its prominent elevation within the region, offering views of the surrounding landscape. The area may appeal to hikers and nature enthusiasts seeking outdoor activities.

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

Coordinates
50.7155, -2.1091
District
Dorset
Parish
Wareham St. Martin
Postcode
BH20 7AP
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Nearest railway station
Holton Heath β€” 2.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Lawson Clump, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 522419πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Lawson Clump

Lawson Clump β€” a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Little Ovens Hill

Little Ovens Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 37 m.

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Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

Sandford and Holton Heath War Memorial

Sandford and Holton Heath War Memorial β€” a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Wareham Forest Walk - geograph.org.uk - 1534519πŸ“· 5

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

Parsons Pleasure

Parsons Pleasure β€” a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Caravan parks Β· South West England

Sandford Holiday Park

Sandford Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.

Wareham Forest, woodland - geograph.org.uk - 5276155πŸ“· 5

Mountain bike trails Β· South West England

Sika Trail

Sika Trail β€” a mtb trail in england south east.

Where to eat & stay near Great Ovens Hill

Places to stay

Sandford , Organford Road - geograph.org.uk - 5586058πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Sandford Holiday Park

Sandford Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.

Pretty but dangerous - geograph.org.uk - 8274910πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Hunters Moon

Hunters Moon β€” a campsite in england south east.

Wareham Forest Way - geograph.org.uk - 8294174πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Birchwood Tourist Park

Birchwood Tourist Park β€” a campsite in england south east.

Slepe, golf course - geograph.org.uk - 6015862πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Slepe Mobile Home Park

Slepe Mobile Home Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Purbeck , The A35 - geograph.org.uk - 5585990πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Papushka Fields

Papushka Fields β€” a campsite in england south east.

Wareham Forest Way - geograph.org.uk - 8294176πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Wareham Forest Tourist Park

Wareham Forest Tourist Park β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ warehamforest.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Church of St Martin, Wareham, - 1962 - geograph.org.uk - 6464870πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Lord Nelson Public House

Lord Nelson Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

East Street, Wareham. - geograph.org.uk - 1998254πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Duke Of Wellington Public House

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

A shed by the walls - geograph.org.uk - 4748034πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House)

No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) in England South West, United Kingdom.

Black Bear Hotel, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 6289757πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Black Bear Hotel

Black Bear Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— blackbearcasinoresort.com
The Old Granary, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 8273697πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Granary

The Old Granary in England South West, United Kingdom.

Poole , The Quay Lights - geograph.org.uk - 1778823πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South West England

Custom House

Custom House β€” a restaurant in england south east.

Free↗ customhousepoole.co.uk

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Ballard Down β€” Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Ovens Hill?
Great Ovens Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 7AP), in the parish of Wareham St. Martin.
What is Great Ovens Hill?
Great Ovens Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 40 m.
How do I get to Great Ovens Hill?
The nearest railway station is Holton Heath, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 7AP.
Is Great Ovens Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Great Ovens Hill is part of the Morden Bog and Hyde Heath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Great Ovens Hill?
The nearest railway station is Holton Heath, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 7AP.