The 8 Most Amazing Peaks around Wareham St. Martin

The trig point at Spetisbury Rings is a distinctive feature located on the summit of the ancient Iron Age hillfort, offering excellent panoramic views of the surrounding Dorset countryside and the Stour Valley. Location: The trig point is situated on the highest point of Spetisbury Rings (also historically known as Crawford Castle), an Iron Age hillfort just south of the village of Spetisbury, Dorset. Purpose: A trigonometrical station (or "trig point") is a concrete pillar used by the Ordnance Survey (OS) for the triangulation of Great Britain. They mark a point of high elevation and visibility, which is why they are often found on the summits of hills and mountains. Elevation: The hillfort's summit, where the trig point is located, reaches an elevation of approximately 81 metres (266 feet) above sea level.

Beautiful landscape, perfect for lovely, nature-based hikes.

Stunning panoramic views from the trig check out the the Shack nearby for a good pint afterwards

Nice walking area and the shack has food and drink 😋 🍺

This will give you a really good leg workout, and get your lungs pumping. regardless of what side you are attacking it from. But the views are definitely worth it.

Trig pillar ‘Woolsbarrow Camp’

Swyre Head is the highest point of the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, on the south coast of England. The hill Swyre Head lies about 2 kilometres southwest of the village Kingston, about 5 kilometres south of Corfe Castle and 8 kilometres west of Swanage. Although not very high, its relative height is such that it just misses qualification as a Marilyn. The hill consists of Jurassic Formations and is not part of the extensive Southern England Chalk Formation. Swyre Head by Kingston should not be confused with another Dorset hill called Swyre Head, at an elevation of 322 ft, on the coast, located to the west of Durdle Door. The two Swyre Heads are about four hours walk apart from each other; that is 11 miles. The hill commands extensive views, including west past the Isle of Portland to Dartmoor, and east to the Isle of Wight, as well as north across the Purbeck Hills to Poole Harbour and the other Purbeck Marilyn, Nine Barrow Down. To the west, the folly of Clavell Tower can also be seen. Set back about half a mile from the coast, the hill is not on the South West Coast Path, but can be reached easily from the villages of Kingston or Kimmeridge. The hill has a trig point marked as 203 metres on Ordnance Survey maps, but a tumulus, now fully grassed over, forms the highest point, 208 metres (682 ft) above sea level.

One of the largest remaining areas of heathland in Dorset. The 344 hectares of Canford Heath are a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. Careful management of the heath is needed to stop other plant life blocking out the heather on which the local wildlife relies. Canford Heath has a real wilderness feel and you can easily spend two hours walking or cycling around its paths. News and events are available on the Poole's heathlands Facebook page. Entrances There are entrances to Canford Heath at Gravel Hill lay-by and on Culliford Crescent and Francis Avenue. The nearest postcode is BH21 3BW. Parking There is limited parking on roads near this reserve. Dogs Dogs must be on a short lead when livestock is near and during the bird breeding season from 1 March to 31 July. At other times dogs must be under close control. Habitats Broad-leaf woodland, dry and wet heath and valley mire and bog. Look out for Dragonflies, damselflies, Dartford warblers, nightjars and all six species of British reptile.