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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

West Hill

In or near Preston.

West Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 149 m.

Beacon above Sutton Poyntz - geograph.org.uk - 8064864

Neil Owen β€” 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
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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

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

Other places nearby

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Vineyards Β· South West England

Chalbury Hillfort

Chalbury Hillfort β€” a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

White Horse Hill flush bracket - geograph.org.uk - 8065277πŸ“· 5

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East Hill

East Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 158 m.

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Osmington White Horse - geograph.org.uk - 8306310πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Northdown Farm

Northdown Farm β€” a campsite in england south east.

PrestonπŸ“· 5

Towns & cities Β· South West England

Preston

Preston β€” village in Dorset, England.

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Public art & sculpture Β· South West England

Statue of Seven Acres

Statue of Seven Acres β€” a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near West Hill

Places to stay

Osmington White Horse - geograph.org.uk - 8306310πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Northdown Farm

Northdown Farm β€” a campsite in england south east.

Spar convenience store, Preston - geograph.org.uk - 8271589πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Weymouth Bay Holiday Park

Weymouth Bay Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Westwards in St Andrew's - geograph.org.uk - 8066317πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Seaview Holiday Park

Seaview Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

St Andrew's grounds - closed in - geograph.org.uk - 8066228πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Seaview Holiday Park

Seaview Holiday Park β€” a campsite in england south east.

The Riviera tower - geograph.org.uk - 8097772πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Waterside Holiday Park

Waterside Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

South West Coast Path towards Bowleaze Cove - geograph.org.uk - 8270806πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Eweleaze Farm

Eweleaze Farm β€” a campsite in england south east.

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Places to eat & drink

Junction of Sutton Road and A353 - geograph.org.uk - 6650740πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Spice Ship Inn

The Spice Ship Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Dorchester Road - geograph.org.uk - 6215384πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Royal Standard Public House

The Royal Standard Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Littlemead off Dorchester Road, Broadwey - geograph.org.uk - 4984028πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Swan Public House

The Old Swan Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

A blue corner - geograph.org.uk - 3689744πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Prince Of Wales Public House

Prince Of Wales Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Edinburgh, 3-4 St Thomas Street - geograph.org.uk - 4983209πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Black Dog Public House

Black Dog Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Post Box, South Walks Road, Dorchester - geograph.org.uk - 5394858πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Junction Hotel

Junction Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Ballard Down

Ballard Down β€” Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently 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.