Mountains & hills · South West England
Whitcombe Hill
In or near Crossways.
Whitcombe Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 52 m.
Andrew C White — 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
- Moreton · 3.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Whitcombe Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 52 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Winfrith Heath SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Dorset Heathlands
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitcombe Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers a natural landscape that attracts walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area features various trails suitable for different skill levels, providing opportunities for hiking and enjoying the surrounding scenery. The elevation and terrain make it a notable spot for those interested in exploring the region's natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6864, -2.2765
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Winfrith Newburgh
- Postcode
- DT2 8WG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton — 3.1 km
Sources
- osm: n4074725347 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitcombe Hill?
- Whitcombe Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 8WG), in the parish of Winfrith Newburgh.
- What is Whitcombe Hill?
- Whitcombe Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 52 m.
- How do I get to Whitcombe Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 8WG.
- Is Whitcombe Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Whitcombe Hill is part of the Winfrith Heath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Whitcombe Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 8WG.