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Shillingstone Hill

In or near Shillingstone.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Shillingstone Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 223 m.

Shillingstone Hill, mountains & hills in South West England

Colin Park — 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)
  • Dog-friendly

About

Shillingstone Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 223 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
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Shillingstone Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers a landscape typical of the region, characterised by rolling hills and panoramic views. The area is suitable for various outdoor activities, including hiking and nature walks. Visitors can expect a natural setting that highlights the local flora and fauna.

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

Coordinates
50.8843, -2.2521
District
Dorset
Parish
Shillingstone
Postcode
DT11 0TA
Parliamentary constituency
North Dorset

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Shillingstone Hill

Places to stay

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Campsites · South West England

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · South West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shillingstone Hill?
Shillingstone Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT11 0TA), in the parish of Shillingstone.
What is Shillingstone Hill?
Shillingstone Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 223 m.
How do I get to Shillingstone Hill?
The nearest town is Shillingstone. Drivers can use postcode DT11 0TA.
Is Shillingstone Hill a protected site?
Yes — Shillingstone Hill is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB) and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Shillingstone Hill?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DT11 0TA. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.