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About Pillwell

Pillwell lies in north Dorset's Blackmore Vale, surrounded by farming villages like Marnhull and Todber. Reach it via the A30 from Shaftesbury or A357 from Sturminster Newton, then follow country lanes through the valley. Electric vehicle drivers will find roughly 40 fast charging points across the wider area. The village takes its name from a medieval holy well that served pilgrims on the Glastonbury-Canterbury route.

Where is Pillwell on the map?

Pillwell is in England, at 50.971, -2.311 - about 11 km south-east of Abbas Combe.

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The closest airport to Pillwell is Bournemouth Airport, 52 km (about 57 min by car).

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