Duncliffe Hill, Mountain summit in Blackmore Vale, Dorset, England.
Duncliffe Hill rises 210 meters above the surrounding lowlands, featuring a flattened conical shape and dense woodland covering three of its sides.
Archaeological studies suggest the hill's conical structure was shaped by the Durotriges, an ancient Celtic tribe that inhabited the region before Roman conquest.
The summit and surrounding Duncliffe Wood serve as a bird reserve, attracting ornithologists and nature researchers throughout the seasons.
Multiple walking trails lead through Duncliffe Wood to the summit, where visitors can locate a triangulation point for geographical measurements.
The hill maintains a prominence of 96 meters, making it the 2,544th tallest mountain in England and the 14,433rd highest peak in the British Isles.
Location: Dorset
Elevation above the sea: 210 m
GPS coordinates: 51.00252,-2.24942
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:50
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