Osmington White Horse

Osmington White Horse is a chalk figure carved into a hillside north of Weymouth in Dorset. The carving depicts a horse with a mounted rider and covers a significant expanse of the Osmington Hills.

Local people created this depiction in 1808 to commemorate a royal connection. The work was made during a period when this coastal area served as a favoured royal destination.

The figure is part of a British tradition of carving large images into chalk hillsides. Visitors today can see how communities expressed important moments through monumental ground art.

The figure can be viewed from several vantage points along nearby roads or from walking trails in the area. Access is generally open, and the clearest view is obtained from the pathways on the hillsides.

The carving combines both a horse and a human figure within a single composition. This merged approach makes it a rare example among Britain's chalk hill works.

Location: Osmington

GPS coordinates: 50.65740,-2.40438

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:25