Viewpoints · South East England
Shipstal Hill
Shipstal Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Phil Champion — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Hamworthy · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shipstal Hill is a named viewpoint in South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is part of the PURBECK HEATHS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Mid Dorset and North Poole parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 3.4 km away. Postcode area BH20.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Harbour SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Arne SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shipstal Hill is a viewpoint located in Arne, South-East England, with the postcode BH20. It is part of several designated areas, including the Poole Harbour SSSI, Arne SSSI, and the Purbeck Heaths NNR. The site offers notable views and is significant for its ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6948, -2.0263
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Arne
- Postcode
- BH20 5BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Hamworthy — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: n794047801 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shipstal Hill?
- Shipstal Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5BL), in the parish of Arne.
- Is Shipstal Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Shipstal Hill is part of the Poole Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Arne SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Shipstal Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Shipstal Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shipstal Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5BL.