Mountains & hills · South East England
St Catherine's Hill
In or near Stanpit.
St Catherine's Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 53 m.
Mike Faherty — 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
- Christchurch · 2.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
St Catherine's Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 53 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: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Town Common SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Avon Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Catherine's Hill is a prominent hill located in South-East England. It is known for its scenic views and natural landscape. The hill is a popular destination for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering various trails and routes for exploration. The area is characterised by its rich flora and fauna, making it a notable spot for nature observation.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7573, -1.7971
- Parish
- Christchurch
- Postcode
- BH23 2RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Christchurch
- Nearest railway station
- Christchurch — 2.3 km
Sources
- osm: n324351713 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q16248061 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Catherine's Hill?
- St Catherine's Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH23 2RY), in the parish of Christchurch.
- What is St Catherine's Hill?
- St Catherine's Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 53 m.
- How do I get to St Catherine's Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH23 2RY.
- Is St Catherine's Hill a protected site?
- Yes — St Catherine's Hill is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to St Catherine's Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH23 2RY.