Stonebarrow Hill

Stonebarrow Hill
Stonebarrow Hill
Highest point
Elevation 148 m (486 ft)
Parent peak Hardown Hill
Geography
Location Dorset, England
Parent range South Dorset Downs
OS grid SY396936
Topo map OS Landranger 193

Stonebarrow Hill is a hill, east of Charmouth, near the Dorset coast in southern England. It has a height of 148 metres (486 ft) and forms the west-southwestern spur of Chardown Hill. Stonebarrow and the surrounding area is notable for its landslides.[1] The hill is often a starting point for walks around the Golden Cap estate.[2]

There is a National Trust Centre at Stonebarrow Hill and also a permanent orienteering course established by Wimborne Orienteers in conjunction with the Trust.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Landslides at Stonebarrow Hill, Dorset, retrieved 12 Feb 2016.
  2. ↑ Golden Cap, Stonebarrow Hill - The National Trust, retrieved 12 February 2016
  3. ↑ Stonebarrow Hill, Charmouth, Dorset - Permanent Orienteering Course, retrieved 12 Feb 2016.

Coordinates: 50°44′12″N 2°52′31″W / 50.7368°N 2.8754°W / 50.7368; -2.8754



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