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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Knight Hill

In or near Beer Hackett.

Knight Hill β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 142 m.

Cows in Upper Knighton Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6022554

Matthew Chadwick 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
Yetminster Β· 2.0 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Knight Hill is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 142 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Knight Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It features a rugged landscape typical of the region, offering various opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and diverse wildlife, attracting nature enthusiasts and walkers. Visitors can expect a mix of challenging trails and scenic viewpoints.

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

Coordinates
50.9061, -2.5511
District
Dorset
Parish
Beer Hackett
Postcode
DT9 6QU
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset
Nearest railway station
Yetminster β€” 2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Beer HackettπŸ“· 5

Towns & cities Β· South West England

Beer Hackett

Beer Hackett β€” village in Dorset, England, UK.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— dorsetforyou.com
Stone barn at Higher Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6032518πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· South West England

Lillington

Lillington β€” a village in england south west.

Dreamy days in Dorset 93, Leweston - geograph.org.uk - 3127530πŸ“· 2

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

Water Tower 260M West Of St Antony's Convent, Leweston

Water Tower 260M West Of St Antony's Convent, Leweston β€” a water tower in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Dreamy days in Dorset 93, Leweston - geograph.org.uk - 3127530πŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Leweston School

Leweston School β€” a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— leweston.co.uk
YetminsterπŸ“· 5

Towns & cities Β· South West England

Yetminster

Yetminster β€” village in Dorset, England, UK.

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Chapel Of The Holy TrinityπŸ“· 4

Chapels Β· South West England

Chapel Of The Holy Trinity

Chapel Of The Holy Trinity β€” Grade I listed chapel in West Dorset, England, UK.

FreeGrade I

Where to eat & stay near Knight Hill

Places to stay

Sherborne, Long Street - geograph.org.uk - 4700234πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

The Eastbury

The Eastbury β€” a hotel in england south west.

Interior, Church of St Mary Magdalene, Barwick - geograph.org.uk - 5912317πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

Little Barwick House

Little Barwick House β€” a hotel in england south west.

β†— littlebarwick.co.uk
Masonic Hall - geograph.org.uk - 3530064πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Manor Hotel

Manor Hotel β€” a hotel in england south west.

Free↗ greeneking.co.uk
George Albert Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 8302478πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Clay Pigeon Caravan Park

Clay Pigeon Caravan Park β€” a campsite in england south west.

Stile onto Gales Hill - geograph.org.uk - 5520098πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Giant's Head Caravan & Camping Park

Giant's Head Caravan & Camping Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Free↗ giantshead.co.uk
Entrance and lodge, Benville Manor - geograph.org.uk - 6560863πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Benville Manor Camping

Benville Manor Camping β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Free↗ pitchup.com

Places to eat & drink

I'm Warning You Lot....... - geograph.org.uk - 3221509πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Digby Tap Inn

The Digby Tap Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Sherborne - Cheap Street - geograph.org.uk - 6950295πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The White Hart Public House

The White Hart Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Pen Mill Hotel, Yeovil - geograph.org.uk - 4830728πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Pen Mill Hotel

The Pen Mill Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

War memorial and a time for peace - geograph.org.uk - 8229337πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Hole In The Wall Public House

The Hole In The Wall Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Christmas decorations in Vicarage Walk - geograph.org.uk - 8229591πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Pall Tavern With Stables To Rear

Pall Tavern With Stables To Rear in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Acorn Inn in Evershot - geograph.org.uk - 3075592πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Acorn Inn

The Acorn Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Arish MellπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Arish Mell

Arish Mell β€” bay in Dorset, England.

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Balaclava BayπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Balaclava Bay

Balaclava Bay β€” bay in Dorset, England.

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Balch CaveπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Balch Cave

Balch Cave β€” Cave in Somerset, England.

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Ballard DownπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Ballard Down

Ballard Down β€” Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Knight Hill?
Knight Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 6QU), in the parish of Beer Hackett.
What is Knight Hill?
Knight Hill β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 142 m.
How do I get to Knight Hill?
The nearest railway station is Yetminster, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 6QU.
Is Knight Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Knight Hill is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Knight Hill?
The nearest railway station is Yetminster, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 6QU.