Dorset Three Peaks
A 3-day county Three Peaks challenge across Pilsdon Pen, Lewesdon Hill, and Bulbarrow Hill.
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Duration
- 3 days
- Region
- Dorset
Region guide
Dorset
Dorset ceremonial county covering the highest summit and wider mountain geography for the area.
Dorset mountain map
Adventures
Mountains
Lewesdon Hill
Pilsdon Pen
Bulbarrow Hill
Telegraph Hill
Lyscombe Hill
Melbury Hill
Watts Hill
Bell Hill
Lambert's Castle Hill
Eggardon Hill
Toller Down
Ball Hill
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Dorset Three Peaks Route
Dorset Three Peaks links Pilsdon Pen, Lewesdon Hill, and Bulbarrow Hill as a practical county challenge rather than one single uninterrupted mountain path. The route uses the strongest summit order and expects short connector transfers between mountain bases over about 3 days.
- Distance35.5 km
- Days3 days
- High point279M
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
Route access point
Dorset Three Peaks Finish
Reference finish access point used for the Dorset Three Peaks route on the approach to Bulbarrow Hill. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.
Route access point
Dorset Three Peaks Start
Reference start access point used for the Dorset Three Peaks route on the approach to Pilsdon Pen. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.