Osmington White Horse — Attraction in Osmington

Beautiful walk and views. The Osmington White Horse is a famous hill figure carved into the limestone of Osmington Hill in Dorset, England, north of Weymouth. Here's some information about it: Depiction and History: It depicts King George III riding his horse, carved in 1808 to commemorate his visits to Weymouth and the prosperity they brought to the town. Size and Visibility: The figure is quite large, measuring 280 feet (85 meters) long and 323 feet (98 meters) high, and is best seen from the A353 road. It can be seen for miles around. Maintenance and Restoration: The horse is regularly maintained, with restorations carried out over the years to preserve it. A significant restoration project was completed in 2012 by volunteers, and Princess Anne attended a ceremony unveiling a new plaque of local stone. Viewing: You can view the horse from the A353 road, or you can take a walk through the valley beneath it following the footpaths from the village of Sutton Poyntz. You can also walk up to the top of the horse, but be aware that it's a steep climb. Scheduled Monument: The Osmington White Horse is designated as a Scheduled Monument, signifying its historical importance...

Large hill figure depicting a rider on horseback, best viewed from a distance at the small viewing area just off the A353. The story goes that King George III used to ride his horse around the area when visiting Weymouth, with the hill figure commissioned by the local landowner to honour this event. The horse stands over 320 feet high, however, at the time of my visit in April 2025, it wasn't especially white. Nonetheless, it's worth a quick stop if you're in the area. A series of detailed information boards at the viewing area cover the history and restoration of the horse, with some additional information about the...

Not much to say really, we parked by the spring head pub in Sutton poyntz. If you walk past the pub approx 50m there is a public footpath sign to turn right down a track 2/3 of the way down there are 2 footpath signs both will take you to the White House. I recommend taking the first one to the left as it takes up steeper and you get the best views. Follow the trail straight through middle of field and you can’t miss where to go, when you get to the top you turn right follow path for half mile and white horse is...