Holt Heath Dorset Map

About Holt Heath

Holt Heath breathes a quiet, earthy spirit under the wide Dorset sky. It lies 4.8 km north-north-west of Ferndown (from Ferndown: bearing 340°T, OS grid SU 061 047), and is situated south of Mannington village. This secluded hamlet unfolds across heathland, its low-slung buildings blending with the subtle rise and fall of the terrain, where the light often catches the bracken in a burnished gold. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of gorse and heather, a wild perfume that speaks of open spaces and a landscape largely untouched by hurried hands. Though small, Holt Heath holds a sense of permanence, a quiet dignity in its unassuming presence, much like the ancient oaks that stand sentinel on its edges. The scattered homes seem to have grown organically from the earth, their stone and thatch echoing the very hues of the surrounding heath.

About This Holt Heath Map Page

Explore Holt Heath, Dorset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.841938, -1.913611. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.