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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

West Man

In or near Worth Matravers.

🐾 Dog-friendly

West Man β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 108 m.

Worth Matravers, Track to St Aldhelm's Head, Lackey moth caterpillars 'Malacosoma neustria' - geograph.org.uk - 8044858

Michael Garlick 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
Harman's Cross Β· 4.5 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

West Man is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 108 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: South Dorset Coast SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

West Man is a mountain located in South-East England. Known for its distinctive elevation, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area attracts walkers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a variety of trails and natural scenery. Its prominence contributes to the local geography, making it a notable feature in the region.

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

Coordinates
50.5813, -2.0466
District
Dorset
Parish
Worth Matravers
Postcode
BH19 3LN
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Harman's Cross β€” 4.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Worth Matravers, Track to the village, sheep and lamb - geograph.org.uk - 8045677πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Tumulus

Tumulus β€” archaeological in england south east.

Remains of D-site, TRE Worth Matravers - geograph.org.uk - 1626026πŸ“· 5

Historic houses Β· South West England

Quarry Ruins

Quarry Ruins β€” a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Cliff at West Man - geograph.org.uk - 2009185πŸ“· 5

Climbing & bouldering crags Β· South West England

Slippery Ledge

Slippery Ledge β€” a climbing crag in england south east.

Radar research memorial, St Aldhelm's Head - geograph.org.uk - 1025430πŸ“· 5

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

Radar Research Memorial

Radar Research Memorial β€” a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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St. Aldhelm's Chapel, St. Aldhelm's HeadπŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· South West England

St. Aldhelm's Chapel, St. Aldhelm's Head

St. Aldhelm's Chapel, St. Aldhelm's Head is a historic church in the United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I
Memorial monument to the Telecommunications Research Establishment - geograph.org.uk - 3925870πŸ“· 5

Climbing & bouldering crags Β· South West England

St Aldhelm's Head

St Aldhelm's Head β€” a climbing crag in england south east.

Where to eat & stay near West Man

Places to stay

Footpath through Acton - geograph.org.uk - 6266308πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Acton Field Campsite

Acton Field Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ actonfieldcampsite.co.uk
The Purbeck Ridge - geograph.org.uk - 4867914πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Kingston Country Courtyard

Kingston Country Courtyard β€” a hotel in england south east.

Free↗ kingstoncountrycourtyard.com
Tom's Field campsite, Langton Matravers - geograph.org.uk - 2211482πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Tom's Field

Tom's Field β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ tomsfieldcamping.co.uk
Over a stile near Harman's Cross - geograph.org.uk - 4471088πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Downshay Caravan and Camping

Downshay Caravan and Camping β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Free↗ downshayfarm.co.uk
Field at Primrose Hill - geograph.org.uk - 2211508πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Primrose Hill Farm

Primrose Hill Farm β€” a campsite in england south east.

Haycraft's Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7101019πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Haycraft Caravan Club Site

Haycraft Caravan Club Site β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

Worth Matravers, footpath - geograph.org.uk - 2370792β˜… IconicπŸ“· 3

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Square and Compass

Dorset's served-through-a-hatch family pub since 1907 β€” fossils, cider, pumpkin festival.

FreeπŸ•β†— squareandcompasspub.co.uk
Cider at the Square ^ Compass, Worth Matravers - geograph.org.uk - 6360319πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Square and Compass

Square and Compass in England South West, United Kingdom.

Free↗ squareandcompasspub.co.uk
Scott Arms sign - geograph.org.uk - 6266321πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.

Cross on Church Hill - geograph.org.uk - 8154593πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Black Swan Inn

The Black Swan Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— blackswanswanage.co.uk
Swanage buildings (5) - geograph.org.uk - 6785510πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Purbeck Hotel

Purbeck Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Old Granary, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 8273697πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Granary

The Old Granary in England South West, United Kingdom.

More mountains in this region

Arish MellπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Arish Mell

Arish Mell β€” bay in Dorset, England.

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Balaclava BayπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Balaclava Bay

Balaclava Bay β€” bay in Dorset, England.

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Balch CaveπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Balch Cave

Balch Cave β€” Cave in Somerset, England.

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Ballard DownπŸ“· 5

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 Man?
West Man is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3LN), in the parish of Worth Matravers.
What is West Man?
West Man β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 108 m.
How do I get to West Man?
The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3LN.
Is West Man a protected site?
Yes β€” West Man is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to West Man?
The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3LN.