Beacon Hill, Dorset

Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill from the public footpath on Stoney Down to the NNW
Highest point
Elevation84 m (276 ft)
Coordinates50°45′07″N 2°02′20″W / 50.752°N 2.039°W / 50.752; -2.039
Geography
LocationDorset, England
OS gridSY975947
Topo mapOS Explorer OL15E

Beacon Hill is one of the highest viewpoints in the hinterland of Poole Harbour, Dorset. Its tree-covered summit reaches 84 metres (276 ft) above sea level and there is a public footpath running roughly north to south over the top. Historically it was one of a series of beacons used to warn of the advancing Spanish Armada. The earlier name for the hill was Lytchett Beacon.

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