The eastern end of the ridge, which carries the highest point, is also sometimes known as Godlingston Hill.

The col of the railway cutting at Harman's Cross means that it has sufficient relative height that it qualifies as a Marilyn.

Until recently the hill was topped with a trig point, but this has been removed by the farmer with the permission of Ordnance Survey: the trig point and its concrete base can be seen on its side just to the south of the bridleway.

It is also the site for the 2 kW Heart South Coast Transmitter on 102.3 and for the NOW Digital Multiplexes.

Ecologically the ridge is largely calcareous grassland grazed by cattle, sheep and rabbits, with limited arable use.