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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Houns-tout Cliff

In or near Kingston.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Houns-tout Cliff β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 155 m.

St Aldhelm's Head from Houns-tout Cliff - geograph.org.uk - 3562905

Ian Andrews β€” 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 Β· 4.2 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Houns-tout Cliff is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 155 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

Houns-tout Cliff is a prominent mountain located in South-East England. It is characterised by its dramatic cliffs and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors seeking both recreation and natural beauty. The geological features of Houns-tout Cliff are of interest to those studying the region's topography.

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

Coordinates
50.5963, -2.0727
District
Dorset
Parish
Corfe Castle
Postcode
BH20 5LN
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Harman's Cross β€” 4.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Houns-tout Cliff?
Houns-tout Cliff is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5LN), in the parish of Corfe Castle.
What is Houns-tout Cliff?
Houns-tout Cliff β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 155 m.
How do I get to Houns-tout Cliff?
The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5LN.
Is Houns-tout Cliff a protected site?
Yes β€” Houns-tout Cliff is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Houns-tout Cliff?
The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5LN.