Mountains & hills · South West England
Stephen's Castle
In or near Woodlands.
Stephen's Castle — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 85 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
- Kingsmere · 3.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Stephen's Castle is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 85 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: Moors River System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Verwood Heaths SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stephen's Castle is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its distinctive geological features and offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors. The area provides opportunities for hiking and enjoying the natural landscape. The mountain's elevation also allows for panoramic views of the surrounding region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8867, -1.8718
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Verwood
- Postcode
- BH31 7PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere — 3.9 km
Sources
- osm: n9812067696 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stephen's Castle?
- Stephen's Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH31 7PQ), in the parish of Verwood.
- What is Stephen's Castle?
- Stephen's Castle — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 85 m.
- How do I get to Stephen's Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 3.9 km away. The nearest town is Woodlands. Drivers can use postcode BH31 7PQ.
- Is Stephen's Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Stephen's Castle is part of the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Stephen's Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH31 7PQ.