Crow Hill

Hill, Mountain in Dorset

England

Crow Hill

Bridehead Lake, Little Bredy Credit: Gary Rogers

Crow Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated in the rural countryside, it forms part of the larger Dorset Downs, a range of chalk hills and ridges that stretches across the region. Crow Hill stands at an elevation of approximately 190 meters (623 feet), offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is covered in lush green vegetation, with patches of woodland and heathland dotting its slopes. These habitats provide a home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various species of birds, butterflies, and wildflowers. The area is also known for its rich archaeological history, with several ancient burial mounds and earthworks found on the hill.

Crow Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It offers numerous walking trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the hill and its surroundings. The gentle gradients make it accessible for people of all ages and fitness levels, making it a great location for a leisurely stroll or a picnic.

The hill is also a favorite spot for paragliders and hang gliders who take advantage of the favorable wind conditions and the stunning views. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the English Channel and the Isle of Wight from the summit.

Overall, Crow Hill in Dorset is a picturesque and tranquil location that attracts visitors with its natural beauty, wildlife, and recreational opportunities. Whether for a peaceful walk or an adrenaline-filled flight, it offers something for everyone to enjoy.

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Crow Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.686154/-2.5807776 or Grid Reference SY5987. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridehead Lake, Little Bredy

Gary Rogers

St. Michael and All Angels

Little Bredy

Gary Rogers

The Kingston Russell stone circle

The Kingston Russell stone circle (also known as the Gorwell circle, from a nearby farm) is about 2.5 km due north of Abbotsbury in Dorset. There are 18 sarsen stones arranged in an almost-circular oval shape about 25m in diameter. It is the largest circle, by diameter, in Dorset although others have larger stones. Several paths meet close to the circle, so it is easily visited: this is best done when the grass is short, as otherwise the stones can be hidden.

David Purchase

Robust picnic table, Black Down

This is at the small car park off the lane to the west of the Hardy Monument.

Robin Stott

Grey Mare and her Colts

Neolithic burial chamber, looking (if memory serves) to the northwest.

Alan Simkins

Kingston Russell stone circle

Kingston Russell stone circle lies on the uplands to the south east of the Bride Valley above Ashley Chase. This shot was taken looking west towards Golden Cap which is just visible in the centre, just below the horizon. The far coastline is that of East Devon, some 17 miles away.

BrideValley

Portesham down and strip lynchets with the Isle of Portland in the distance

Looking southeast from the Bishop's Road, the strip lynchets on the chalk hillside are clearly visible in this low winter sunshine. The Isle of Portland is lost in the glare in the distance.

Jim Champion

View southwest from the Kingston Russell stone circle towards Abbotsbury Castle

Everything in the lower half of the photo is in the grid square. Beyond that are the many coppices in grid squares SY5686 and SY5687. In the middle on the horizon are the ramparts of the Abbotsbury iron age hillfort - the large bowl barrow in its interior and the defences at its SE end (on the left) are quite obvious against the sky even from this distance.

Jim Champion

Bluebell woods near Gorwell farm

Sheila Russell

View north from Tenants Hill

Descending from Tenants Hill on the Macmillan Way footpath, this is the view northwest towards Pitcombe Down. In the middle distance is a dairy herd from Lower Kingston Russell Farm, and on the right is what looks like a freshly dug chalk pit (it's bright white and it's not marked on the most recent OS map).

Jim Champion

Spreading sycamore on the slopes of Tenants Hill

Descending Tenants Hill on the Macmillan Way footpath, this huge spreading sycamore grows on the chalky slope with few other trees for company.

Jim Champion

Recumbent stones at Kingston Russell stone circle

The stones at this stone circle are all recumbent (lying down) which is unusual in the south of England, so it is assumed that they have fallen since the site's construction in the late neolithic/early bronze age. The site is run by English Heritage and the lush grass in this hilltop pasture has been strimmed away from around the stones.

Jim Champion

Fallow field south of New Close Coppice

This large field south of New Close Coppice (visible in the background) has been left fallow. Amongst the thistles and yellow flowers (?) there is the odd trace of previous crops e.g. barley, rape.

Jim Champion

Coombe between The Grey Mare and Her Colts and Kingston Russell stone circle

A footpath runs down this coombe to Gorwell Farm. The peaks of west Dorset can be seen in the hazy distance.

Jim Champion

Approaching Gorwell Farm from the north

On the right are the buildings of Gorwell Farm, on the left cottages in this remote location (over a mile away from the nearest public road). A bridleway runs up the coombe through the farm and the coppices beyond.

Jim Champion

Kingston Russell Stone Circle

Paul Snelling

Grey Mare and her Colts

Paul Snelling

Sheep on Hampton Down

The sheep in the foreground was part of a flock grazing on a field on Hampton Down above Portesham. In the far distance is the Fleet and Abbotsbury Swannery, with the long bank of Chesil Beach lurking in the haze.

Jim Champion

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Crow Hill is located at Grid Ref: SY5987 (Lat: 50.686154, Lng: -2.5807776)

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