Mountains & hills · South West England
West Hill
In or near Stockwood.
West Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Michael Graham — 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
- Chetnole · 4.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. West 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
West Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It features scenic views and offers various outdoor activities for visitors. The area is popular for hiking and exploring the natural landscape. The surrounding region provides a backdrop of diverse flora and fauna, typical of the British countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8362, -2.6166
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Evershot
- Postcode
- DT2 0PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Chetnole — 4.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612222 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Hill?
- West Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 0PQ), in the parish of Evershot.
- What is West Hill?
- West Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to West Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 0PQ.
- Is West Hill a protected site?
- Yes — West Hill is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to West Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 0PQ.