The Top 5 Peaks around Puncknowle
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Puncknowle is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 5
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 Puncknowle 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 Puncknowle for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Thorncombe Beacon: Smugglers' Song, Beacon, and Watering Well
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3 little things to see on this section.
A Smugglers song by Rudyard Kipling
IF you wake at midnight, and hear a horse's feet,
Don't go drawing back the blind, …
A Smugglers song by Rudyard Kipling
IF you wake at midnight, and hear a horse's feet,
Don't go drawing back the blind, …
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Eggardon Hill Trig Point
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Eggardon Hill in southern Dorset has a trig point at 252m above sea level. It was an Iron Age hill fort and is now managed by the National Trust (free entry).
Great views inland and down to the coast.
Great views inland and down to the coast.
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View from Golden Cap
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191 meter
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View of Golden Cap and Thorncombe Beacon
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Lots of lovely walks at these two National Trust sites.
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View of Eggardon Hill
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The top of Eggardon Hill...... Not that you can tell by the pic. Bad conditions this day made for poor viewing.
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