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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Little Hill

In or near Stour Provost.

Little Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 249 m.

North Gate Toll House, Shaftesbury - geograph.org.uk - 6115063

Alan Rosevear 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
Gillingham Β· 5.9 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Little Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 249 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Little Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its natural landscape and offers a variety of walking trails for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment with scenic views typical of the region. The area is suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers looking for a peaceful outing.

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

Coordinates
51.0253, -2.1885
District
Dorset
Parish
Motcombe
Postcode
SP7 9HE
Parliamentary constituency
North Dorset
Nearest railway station
Gillingham β€” 5.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Downland north of Shaftesbury - geograph.org.uk - 487695πŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Little Hill

Little Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england south east.

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Building in Garden of Wincombe Park - geograph.org.uk - 427305πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Semley Hill

Semley Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 232 m.

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Fields near Semley - geograph.org.uk - 2175748πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· South West England

Castle Rings

Castle Rings β€” a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Motcombe, Church Walk - geograph.org.uk - 3388847πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· South West England

Motcombe

Motcombe β€” a village in england south east.

Port Regis school, Motcombe - geograph.org.uk - 402560πŸ“· 4

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Port Regis School

Port Regis School β€” a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— portregis.com
Wall flower^ - geograph.org.uk - 3090818πŸ“· 5

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

William Lush's Blue Coat School

William Lush's Blue Coat School β€” a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— thecygnet.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Little Hill

Places to stay

Blue plaque in Shaftesbury - geograph.org.uk - 7996031πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

The Grosvenor Arms

The Grosvenor Arms β€” a hotel in england south east.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— grosvenorarms.co.uk
Royal Chase Hotel, Shaftesbury - geograph.org.uk - 4152650πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Royal Chase Hotel

Royal Chase Hotel β€” a hotel in england south east.

β†— theroyalchasehotel.co.uk
Green energy and man-made power - geograph.org.uk - 3639789πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Holyrood campsite

Holyrood campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Blackmore Vale Services and Leisure - geograph.org.uk - 7196645πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Shaftesbury Country Touring Park

Shaftesbury Country Touring Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

β†— blackmorevalecaravanpark.co.uk
Mill pond, Melbury Abbas - geograph.org.uk - 6572373πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Melbury Vale Farm

Melbury Vale Farm β€” a campsite in england south east.

Footpath near Barrow Street - geograph.org.uk - 1560152πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Bush Farm Bison Centre

Bush Farm Bison Centre β€” a campsite in england south east.

β†— bisonfarm.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Don't miss a kick^ - geograph.org.uk - 3095986πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Shaftesbury Town centre - geograph.org.uk - 2429041πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Mitre Inn

The Mitre Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Entrance to Rolt Millennium Green - geograph.org.uk - 5755475πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Fox And Hounds Public House

Fox And Hounds Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Pond at Semley Green - geograph.org.uk - 5666090πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Benett Arms

The Benett Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— tarzhome.net
Berwick St John - geograph.org.uk - 4243372πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Talbot Inn

Talbot Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Iwerne Minster, A350 looking North - geograph.org.uk - 3812446πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Talbot at Iwerne Minster

The Talbot at Iwerne Minster in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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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 Little Hill?
Little Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP7 9HE), in the parish of Motcombe.
What is Little Hill?
Little Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 249 m.
How do I get to Little Hill?
The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP7 9HE.
Is Little Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Little Hill is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Little Hill?
The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP7 9HE.