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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South West England

Postlebury Hill

In or near Mells.

Postlebury Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.

Postlebury Woods trig pillar - geograph.org.uk - 6188554

Neil Owen — 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
Frome · 6.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Postlebury Hill is a named hill or mountain in england south east, 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

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Postlebury Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It features natural landscapes and offers various outdoor activities for visitors. The area is suitable for hiking and exploring the local flora and fauna. Its elevation provides panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

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

Coordinates
51.1850, -2.3795
District
Somerset
Parish
Wanstrow
Postcode
BA11 4PF
Parliamentary constituency
Frome and East Somerset
Nearest railway station
Frome6.7 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Places to eat & drink

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Postlebury Hill?
Postlebury Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA11 4PF), in the parish of Wanstrow.
What is Postlebury Hill?
Postlebury Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
How do I get to Postlebury Hill?
The nearest railway station is Frome, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA11 4PF.
Is Postlebury Hill a protected site?
Yes — Postlebury Hill is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Postlebury Hill?
The nearest railway station is Frome, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA11 4PF.