Mountains & hills · South West England
King Barrow
In or near Cranborne.
King Barrow — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 90 m.
Mat Tuck — 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
- Kingsmere · 6.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
King Barrow is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 90 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cranborne Common SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
King Barrow is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its distinctive topographical features and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors looking to explore the natural environment. The mountain is part of the diverse geography of the region, providing a variety of trails for different skill levels.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.9096, -1.8673
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Alderholt
- Postcode
- SP6 3DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere — 6.3 km
Sources
- osm: n9775496934 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Alderholt War Memorial Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Pistle Down
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Pistle Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Hillside Camping and Caravan Site
Campsites · 1.5 km
Dorset Heavy Horse Centre
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km
Stephen's Stone
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
Mount Ararat
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Alderholt Park House
Manor houses · 2.3 km
Pinnock's Moor Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Stephen's Castle
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Hill Cottage Farm
Caravan parks · 2.6 km
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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The Old Beams Inn
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The Cart Wheel Public House
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The Alice Lisle
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Fish Inn
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The Original White Hart
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is King Barrow?
- King Barrow is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP6 3DT), in the parish of Alderholt.
- What is King Barrow?
- King Barrow — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 90 m.
- How do I get to King Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP6 3DT.
- Is King Barrow a protected site?
- Yes — King Barrow is part of the Cranborne Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to King Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP6 3DT.