The Top 6 Peaks around Cranborne
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Cranborne is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 6
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Cranborne for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Cranborne for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 27, 2025
Pentbury Knoll (Pentridge Hill Summit)
Highlight • Summit
Pentridge Hill, and its summit name Pentbury Knoll, sits above the village of Pentridge on the Cranborne Chase Plateau. Although the top is a modest 607 feet (185 m), you …
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View of Godshill Inclosure
Highlight • Summit
The wooded reaches of Godshill Inclosure manage to be both a popular place to walk and a peaceful haven for wanderers. First enclosed in 1810, remnants of the original oak …
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Summerlug Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
Summerlug Hill at the northeastern corner of Holt Heath offers a small amount of elevation (33 m) and views across the heath. There is also a tumulus.
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Gussage Hill Trig Point
Highlight • Summit
At 384 feet (117 m) high, Gussage Hill isn't particularly impressive in elevation but it certainly is when it comes to history. The hill is the site of an ancient …
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Bull Barrow Trig Point
Highlight • Historical Site
The trig point on Bull Barrow to the north of Holt Heath stands at 57m. The barrow is Neolithic or Bronze age.
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