Beacon Hill | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 84 m (276 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 50°45′07″N 2°02′20″W / 50.752°N 2.039°W |
Geography | |
Location | Dorset, England |
OS grid | SY975947 |
Topo map | OS 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.[1] 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.