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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Smedmore Hill

In or near Kimmeridge.

Smedmore Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 184 m.

Path on Smedmore Hill with view towards Swyre Head, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 4288430

Colin Park 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
Corfe Castle Β· 4.5 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Smedmore Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 184 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: South Dorset Coast SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Smedmore Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It features a prominent elevation that offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain with various trails for varying skill levels.

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

Coordinates
50.6160, -2.1077
District
Dorset
Parish
Kimmeridge
Postcode
BH20 5PG
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Corfe Castle β€” 4.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Evening view down the vista below Smedmore House - geograph.org.uk - 8045320πŸ“· 5

Historic houses Β· South West England

Smedmore House

Smedmore House β€” a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— smedmorehouse.com
KimmeridgeπŸ“· 5

Towns & cities Β· South West England

Kimmeridge

Kimmeridge β€” village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK.

πŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— theetchescollection.org
The Etches CollectionπŸ“· 5

Museums Β· South West England

The Etches Collection

The Etches Collection β€” museum in Dorset, United Kingdom.

β™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— theetchescollection.org
Kimmeridge post office and main street - geograph.org.uk - 251687πŸ“· 5

Museums Β· South West England

Museum of Jurassic Marine Life

Museum of Jurassic Marine Life β€” a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

β™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— theetchescollection.org
Swyre HeadπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Swyre Head

Swyre Head β€” Named summit at 203 m.

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Eastern corner of Kimmeridge Bay - geograph.org.uk - 695555πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Fine Foundation Marine Centre

Fine Foundation Marine Centre β€” a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Smedmore Hill

Places to stay

Kimmeridge Bay and Clavell Tower as seen from east of Tyneham Cap - geograph.org.uk - 6440930πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Steaple Leaze Farm Campsite.

Steaple Leaze Farm Campsite. β€” a campsite in england south east.

Pond beside St Peter's Church - geograph.org.uk - 7772598πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Church Farm Campsite

Church Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Church Knowle, postbox No. BH20 108, Bucknowle - geograph.org.uk - 1718894πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Bucknowle Farm campsite

Bucknowle Farm campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Defending Dorset, Creech Barrow Auxiliary Unit Operational Base (12) - geograph.org.uk - 5350278πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

East Creech Farm Campsite

East Creech Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ eastcreechfarm.co.uk
View along the southern side of Knowle Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7772374πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site β€” a campsite in england south east.

The Purbeck Ridge - geograph.org.uk - 4867914πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Kingston Country Courtyard

Kingston Country Courtyard β€” a hotel in england south east.

Free↗ kingstoncountrycourtyard.com

Places to eat & drink

Scott Arms sign - geograph.org.uk - 6266321πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.

Cider at the Square ^ Compass, Worth Matravers - geograph.org.uk - 6360319πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Square and Compass

Square and Compass in England South West, United Kingdom.

Free↗ squareandcompasspub.co.uk
Worth Matravers, footpath - geograph.org.uk - 2370792β˜… IconicπŸ“· 3

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Square and Compass

Dorset's served-through-a-hatch family pub since 1907 β€” fossils, cider, pumpkin festival.

FreeπŸ•β†— squareandcompasspub.co.uk
The Old Granary, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 8273697πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Granary

The Old Granary in England South West, United Kingdom.

Black Bear Hotel, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 6289757πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Black Bear Hotel

Black Bear Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— blackbearcasinoresort.com
A shed by the walls - geograph.org.uk - 4748034πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House)

No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Ballard Down β€” Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Smedmore Hill?
Smedmore Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5PG), in the parish of Kimmeridge.
What is Smedmore Hill?
Smedmore Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 184 m.
How do I get to Smedmore Hill?
The nearest railway station is Corfe Castle, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5PG.
Is Smedmore Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Smedmore Hill is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Smedmore Hill?
The nearest railway station is Corfe Castle, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5PG.