Mountains & hills · South West England
Mount Ararat
In or near Woodlands.
Mount Ararat — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 74 m.
David Martin — 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 · 4.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Mount Ararat is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 74 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: Cranborne Common SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
- 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
Mount Ararat is a mountain located in South-East England. It is noted for its distinctive profile and natural beauty. The area offers various opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking and sightseeing. Visitors can expect a rugged landscape that attracts nature enthusiasts and walkers alike.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8899, -1.8607
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Verwood
- Postcode
- BH31 7PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere — 4.1 km
Sources
- osm: n8369125453 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mount Ararat?
- Mount Ararat is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH31 7PQ), in the parish of Verwood.
- What is Mount Ararat?
- Mount Ararat — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 74 m.
- How do I get to Mount Ararat?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 4.1 km away. The nearest town is Woodlands. Drivers can use postcode BH31 7PQ.
- Is Mount Ararat a protected site?
- Yes — Mount Ararat is part of the Cranborne Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Mount Ararat?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH31 7PQ.