Duncliffe Hill
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| Duncliffe Hill | |
| Dorset | |
|---|---|
 Duncliffe Hill above fog in the Blackmore Vale | |
| Summit: | 689 feet ST826226 51°0’8"N, 2°14’57"W |
Duncliffe Hill is one of the highest hills in the Blackmore Vale region of Dorset.
The hill rises from the surrounding lowland about two miles west of Shaftesbury, a town overlooking the Blackmore Vale in the north of the county. Its prominence in its isolated position ensures that it is visible many miles away in Wiltshire and in Somerset.[1] It is in form a flattened, conical hill whose slopes are covered by Duncliffe Wood on three sides, but are open to the north.
There are several trails through the woods, some leading to the summit where there is a trig point. The wood is a bird reserve.
The A30 main road passes by the foot of the hill to the north.
References
- ↑ The Blackmore Vale at www.westcountrygenealogy.com