Mountains & hills · South West England
West Hill
In or near Church Knowle.
West Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
Gareth James — 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
- Norden · 0.6 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 east, 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
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- 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-East England. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a popular spot for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area features various trails suitable for different skill levels, providing opportunities for hiking and exploration. The natural environment is typical of the region, with diverse flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6401, -2.0652
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Corfe Castle
- Postcode
- BH20 5DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Norden — 0.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6269336 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle
Literary houses · 0.3 km
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Corfe Castle
Forests & woodlands · 0.4 km
Corfe Castle
Hill forts · 0.4 km
Saint Edward's Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Corfe Castle Model Village
Castles · 0.5 km
Gods Acre Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.5 km
Norden railway station (England)
Heritage railway stations · 0.5 km
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The Town House
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Corfe Castle Town Trust Museum
Museums · 0.6 km
Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum
Museums · 0.6 km
Parish Church of Saint Edward
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Campsites · 0.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle
The Rings: a ringwork and bailey and a Civil War battery 400m south west of Corfe Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South West England
Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · South West England
Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle — fortification in Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Saint Edward's Bridge
Saint Edward's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Corfe Castle Model Village
Corfe Castle Model Village — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · South West England
Gods Acre Cemetery
Gods Acre Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near West Hill
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Bankes Arms Hotel
Bankes Arms Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Mortons Manor
Mortons Manor — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Norden Farm
Norden Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Bucknowle Farm campsite
Bucknowle Farm campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Church Farm Campsite
Church Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left
The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Square and Compass
Square and Compass in England South West, United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Square and Compass
Dorset's served-through-a-hatch family pub since 1907 — fossils, cider, pumpkin festival.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Granary
The Old Granary in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Bear Hotel
Black Bear Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Duke Of Wellington Public House
The Duke Of Wellington Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Hill?
- West Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5DR), in the parish of Corfe Castle.
- What is West Hill?
- West Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to West Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Norden, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5DR.
- Is West Hill a protected site?
- Yes — West Hill is part of the PURBECK HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to West Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Norden, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5DR.