West Hill, Dorset

West Hill

West Hill (centre) seen from Toller Down Gate on the A356 to the west.
Highest point
Elevation 224 m (735 ft) [1][2]
Prominence 63 m (207 ft) [1]
Parent peak Lewesdon Hill[1]
Listing Tump
Coordinates 50°50′11″N 2°37′00″W / 50.8364°N 2.6168°W / 50.8364; -2.6168Coordinates: 50°50′11″N 2°37′00″W / 50.8364°N 2.6168°W / 50.8364; -2.6168
Geography
Location Dorset, England
Parent range Dorset Downs
OS grid ST566042
Topo map OS Landranger 194
Horsey Knap, the lane running over the northern flank of West Hill into Evershot

West Hill is a prominent hill, 224 metres (735 ft) high,[1] just to the west of the village of Evershot in the county of Dorset in southern England. Its prominence of 63 metres (207 ft) means it is listed as one of the Tumps.[1] It is located within the Dorset Downs.

The summit is relatively flat and open. A public footpath runs past the summit to the south and there is a lane called Horsey Knap that crosses the northern flank of the hill and descends into Evershot.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Prominence from Summit Listings by Relative Height by Mark Jackson, compiled by Jonathan de Ferranti. Accessed on 25 Apr 2013.
  2. 1 2 Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 Landranger series, No. 194
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