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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Woodhouse Hill

In or near Studland.

Woodhouse Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 66 m.

Swanage Road, west of Studland - geograph.org.uk - 4839231

David Smith 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
Herston Halt Β· 3.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Woodhouse Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 66 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: South Dorset Coast SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Studland & Godlingston Heaths SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Woodhouse Hill is a mountain located in South-East England. It features a notable elevation that offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking, attracting visitors seeking both recreation and natural beauty.

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

Coordinates
50.6395, -1.9604
District
Dorset
Parish
Studland
Postcode
BH19 3BY
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Herston Halt β€” 3.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

StudlandπŸ“· 5

Towns & cities Β· South West England

Studland

Studland β€” village and civil parish in Dorset, England.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— isleofpurbeck.com
Godlingston Heath, boardwalk - geograph.org.uk - 5129335πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Agglestone Rock

Agglestone Rock β€” a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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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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Ballard Down , Public Footpath and Hillside - geograph.org.uk - 1712317πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Studland Hill

Studland Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 132 m.

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Second World War invasion defences - geograph.org.uk - 4835578πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Dragon's teeth

Dragon's teeth β€” archaeological in england south east.

Studland, Fort Henry - geograph.org.uk - 5297847πŸ“· 5

Forts Β· South West England

Fort Henry

Fort Henry β€” a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Woodhouse Hill

Places to stay

Swanage, welcome sign - geograph.org.uk - 2853291πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park

Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

β†— ulwellcottagepark.co.uk
Postbox in Victoria Road - geograph.org.uk - 7660845πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· South West England

Swanage Haven Boutique B&B

Swanage Haven Boutique B&B β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

Northbrook Road, Swanage - geograph.org.uk - 7799309πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Cauldron Barn Caravan Park

Cauldron Barn Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

β†— cauldronbarncaravanpark.co.uk
Burnham's Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7580862πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Knitson Farm Tourers Site

Knitson Farm Tourers Site β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Free↗ knitsonfarm.co.uk
Glamping tents - geograph.org.uk - 7580621πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Herston Caravan and Camp Site

Herston Caravan and Camp Site β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Free↗ herstonleisure.co.uk
Burnham's Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7580862πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Knitson Farm Tourers Site

Knitson Farm Tourers Site β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Free↗ knitsonfarm.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

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.

'Maid of Poole', Brownsea Island, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 7355756πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· South West England

CafΓ© Villano

CafΓ© Villano β€” a cafΓ© in england south east. Cuisine: coffee shop;sandwich;ice cream;regional.

β†— nationaltrust.org.uk
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.

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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

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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 Woodhouse Hill?
Woodhouse Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3BY), in the parish of Studland.
What is Woodhouse Hill?
Woodhouse Hill β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 66 m.
How do I get to Woodhouse Hill?
The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3BY.
Is Woodhouse Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Woodhouse Hill is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Studland & Godlingston Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Woodhouse Hill?
The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3BY.