Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in West Dorset is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 17 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 West Dorset for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
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Hiking Highlight
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.
Tip by Dan Hobson
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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Hiking Highlight (Segment)
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 …
Tip by Anette
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Kit P
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
Hiking Highlight
This Iron Age hillfort is the smaller cousin of Lambert’s Castle, a little to the north. With ancient woodland and a fantastic spring bluebell display, Coney’s Castle is a peaceful …
Tip by Kit P
Hiking Highlight
Around 2,500-years-old, this Iron Age hillfort sits at the north end of the appropriately-named Lambert’s Castle Hill. You’ll find evidence of earthworks here and lovely views of the surrounding landscapes, …
Tip by Kit P
Cycling Highlight
Nice hill - surface is a bit rough in places. That is what accounts for my slow speed going up :-)
nationaltrust.org.uk/eggardon-hill
Tip by Paul
Hiking Highlight
Lots of lovely walks at these two National Trust sites.
Tip by JaynesN
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Hiking Collection by Dan Hobson
Cycling Collection by Ben Wormald
Hiking Collection by Kit P
Cycling Collection by Vedangi Kulkarni
Hiking Collection by Kit P
Hiking Collection by Kit P
Hiking Collection by Kit P
Hiking Collection by Kit P
Hiking Collection by Kit P
Mountain Biking Collection by Katherine Moore
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