Mountains & hills Β· South West England
West Hill
In or near Preston.
West Hill β mountain in england south east. Elevation: 149 m.

Neil Owen β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 hβ8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring β early autumn (MayβOct)
- Nearest railway station
- Upwey Β· 3.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
West Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 149 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: White Horse Hill SSSI
- 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 scenic views and various outdoor activities for visitors. The area is suitable for walking and enjoying the natural landscape, making it a popular spot for those seeking fresh air and exercise.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6600, -2.4238
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Weymouth
- Postcode
- DT3 6LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Upwey β 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: n5910314928 (ODbL)
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Chalbury Hillfort
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East Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 1.0 km

Northdown Farm
Campsites Β· 1.2 km

Preston
Towns & cities Β· 1.2 km

Statue of Seven Acres
Public art & sculpture Β· 1.3 km

White Horse Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 1.4 km

Osmington White Horse
Natural landmarks Β· 1.4 km

The Spice Ship Inn
Historic pubs Β· 1.5 km

Weymouth Bay Holiday Park
Caravan parks Β· 1.8 km

Seaview Holiday Park
Caravan parks Β· 1.8 km

Castle Cove
Beaches Β· 1.8 km
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Where to eat & stay near West Hill
Places to stay
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Weymouth Bay Holiday Park
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Seaview Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Historic pubs Β· South West England
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Historic pubs Β· South West England
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Historic pubs Β· South West England
Prince Of Wales Public House
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Historic pubs Β· South West England
Black Dog Public House
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π· 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Hill?
- West Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT3 6LQ), in the parish of Weymouth.
- What is West Hill?
- West Hill β mountain in england south east. Elevation: 149 m.
- How do I get to West Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Upwey, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT3 6LQ.
- Is West Hill a protected site?
- Yes β West Hill is part of the White Horse Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to West Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Upwey, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT3 6LQ.