Mountains & hills · South West England
Linton Hill
In or near Abbotsbury.
Linton Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Matthew Chadwick — 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
- Upwey · 8.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Linton Hill is a named hill or mountain in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Linton Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors, including hiking and scenic viewpoints. The area around Linton Hill is characterised by its natural beauty, making it a suitable destination for those interested in exploring the countryside. The terrain provides a mix of challenging and accessible routes for walkers of varying abilities.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6584, -2.5839
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Abbotsbury
- Postcode
- DT3 4JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Upwey — 8.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613754 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Abbotsbury Children's Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 1.2 km
Abbotsbury Abbey Remains
Abbeys & priories · 1.2 km
Abbotsbury Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 1.2 km
Abbotsbury Abbey
Cathedrals · 1.2 km
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The Abbey Dairy House
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Parish Church of St Nicholas
Abbeys & priories · 1.3 km
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The Manor House
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Abbotsbury Swan Maze
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Abbotsbury Swannery
Beaches · 1.4 km
The Old Schoolhouse Tea Rooms
Cafés · 1.5 km
Abbotsbury
Towns & cities · 1.5 km
St Catherine's Chapel, field system and quarries at Chapel Hill
Chapels · 1.5 km
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Abbotsbury Children's Farm
Abbotsbury Children's Farm — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Abbotsbury Abbey Remains
Abbotsbury Abbey Remains — a abbey in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Abbotsbury Abbey
Abbotsbury Abbey — Benedictine abbey in Dorset, England, UK.
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Abbotsbury Abbey
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
The Abbey Dairy House
The Abbey Dairy House — Grade I listed house in West Dorset, England, UK.
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Parish Church of St Nicholas
Parish Church of St Nicholas — church in Abbotsbury, Dorset, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Linton Hill
Places to stay
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Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Moonfleet Manor
Moonfleet Manor — a hotel in england south west.
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📷 7Cafés · South West England
The Old Schoolhouse Tea Rooms
The Old Schoolhouse Tea Rooms — a café in england south west.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Swan Public House
The Old Swan Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Royal Standard Public House
The Royal Standard Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Prince Of Wales Public House
Prince Of Wales Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Dog Public House
Black Dog Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Sailors Return Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Linton Hill?
- Linton Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT3 4JQ), in the parish of Abbotsbury.
- What is Linton Hill?
- Linton Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Linton Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Upwey, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT3 4JQ.
- Is Linton Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Linton Hill is part of the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Linton Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT3 4JQ. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.