The Top 4 Peaks around Merriott

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Merriott is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 4 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 Merriott for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Pilsdon Pen Summit and Trig Point

St Michael's Tower on St Michael's Hill

View from Lewesdon Hill

Waddon Hill

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Pilsdon Pen Summit and Trig Point
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Dan Hobson
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St Michael's Tower on St Michael's Hill
Hiking Highlight
St Michael's Hill affords breathtaking views over the village of Montacute and the serene Somerset countryside. On the summit, you find St Michael's Tower, a folly built in the 18th …
Tip by Dan Hobson
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View from Lewesdon Hill
Hiking Highlight
Standing at 915 feet (279 m) Lewesdon Hill is the highest point in Dorset. The trees open in places reveal breathtaking views which stretch over Dorset, Devon, Somerset, and out …
Tip by Dan Hobson
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Waddon Hill
Cycling Highlight
Waddon Hill is a prominent hill in the English county of Dorset, near Beaminster. It's most famous for being the site of a short-lived Roman fort.
Built by the Second …
Tip by Mike Cree
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