Mountains & hills · South West England
Telegraph Hill
In or near Cerne Abbas.
Telegraph Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Chetnole · 5.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Telegraph Hill is a named hill or mountain in england south west, 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: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Telegraph Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It is noted for its elevated position, offering views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking, attracting visitors seeking natural scenery. The hill is part of the region's diverse topography.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8436, -2.5064
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Minterne Magna
- Postcode
- DT2 7AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Chetnole — 5.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609572 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
River Cerne
Museums · 1.7 km
Cross and Hand wayside cross
Historic houses · 1.8 km
Minterne House
Manor houses · 1.8 km
Dogbury Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Cross & Hand
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Park Bridge Approximately 300 Metres South East Of Minterne Magna House
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Up Cerne Manor
Manor houses · 2.7 km
Up Cerne Manor House
Historic houses · 2.7 km
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Archaeological sites · 2.8 km
Leigh Drummers; The Castle
Castles · 3.1 km
Watts Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
Giant Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
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River Cerne
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Cross and Hand wayside cross
Cross and Hand wayside cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Minterne House
Minterne House — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Dogbury Hill
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📷 4Memorials & monuments · South West England
Cross & Hand
Cross & Hand — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Park Bridge Approximately 300 Metres South East Of Minterne Magna House
Park Bridge Approximately 300 Metres South East Of Minterne Magna House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Telegraph Hill
Places to stay
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Giant's Head Caravan & Camping Park
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Clay Pigeon Caravan Park
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Benville Manor Camping
Benville Manor Camping — a caravan park in england south west.
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Little Barwick House
Little Barwick House — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Hooke Court
Hooke Court — a hotel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Digby Tap Inn
The Digby Tap Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The White Hart Public House
The White Hart Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Pen Mill Hotel
The Pen Mill Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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The Hole In The Wall Public House
The Hole In The Wall Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Telegraph Hill?
- Telegraph Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 7AY), in the parish of Minterne Magna.
- What is Telegraph Hill?
- Telegraph Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Telegraph Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 7AY.
- Is Telegraph Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Telegraph Hill is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Telegraph Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 7AY.