The Top 20 Peaks in Dorset AONB
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Dorset AONB is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20
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 in Dorset AONB 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 in Dorset AONB for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 24, 2025
Golden Cap Summit
Highlight • Summit
Standing at 626 feet (191 m), Golden Cap is the highest point on the South Coast. From the cliff, you are afforded utterly breathtaking views over Lyme Bay to Dartmoor and ahead to the Isle of Portland.
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Pilsdon Pen Summit and Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
Pilsdon Pen affords fine views over the rolling Dorset countryside. In clear conditions, you can see Golden Cap, Marshwood Vale, and the ocean to the south, Exmoor and the Quantocks …
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Doghouse Hill
Highlight (Segment) • Summit
Very nice hiking trail with a great view. It is believed that this area was already settled in the Mesolithic. However, 6,000 to 8,000 years ago, the residents of that …
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Hambledon Hill Iron Age Hill Fort
Highlight • Viewpoint
Hambledon Hill is hailed as one of the best-preserved Iron Age hill forts in Britain and is one of the most iconic Neolithic landscapes in Europe. Towering 623 feet (190 …
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Colmer's Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
Colmer's Hill is a fantastically distinctive, conical hill in the west of Dorset. It rises above the stunning Symondsbury Estate and makes for an excellent objective on a walk in …
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