Beacon Hill

Hill, Mountain in Cumberland Eden

England

Beacon Hill

Penrith Castle Penrith Castle freely open to the public. Located across the road from the railway station so worth a browse whilst you await a train
Penrith Castle Credit: Carl Bendelow

Beacon Hill, Cumberland is a prominent hill located in the town of Cumberland, in the state of Rhode Island, United States. Rising to an elevation of approximately 305 feet (93 meters), it is also known as Beacon Mountain or Cumberland Hill.

Beacon Hill is a popular landmark in the area, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is easily accessible and can be reached by a short hike or a drive up the well-maintained roads. At the summit, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking vistas of the rolling hills, woodlands, and farmlands that make up the picturesque landscape of Cumberland.

The hill is named after a historical feature, a beacon or signal fire, that was once used to communicate important messages during the American Revolution. In the past, these beacons served as a vital means of spreading news and warnings among the local communities.

Today, Beacon Hill serves as a recreational destination for locals and tourists alike. The area is a popular spot for hiking, picnicking, and nature observation. The trail network around the hill offers a variety of routes suitable for different fitness levels, allowing visitors to explore the natural beauty of the region.

Beacon Hill, Cumberland is not only a place of natural beauty but also holds historical significance. It stands as a reminder of the area's past and serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of the community.

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Penrith Castle Penrith Castle freely open to the public. Located across the road from the railway station so worth a browse whilst you await a train
Penrith Castle
Penrith Castle freely open to the public. Located across the road from the railway station so worth a browse whilst you await a train
Penrith Railway Station, August 1974 Nearly new electric loco 87030 passes through on an express to Euston
Penrith Railway Station, August 1974
Nearly new electric loco 87030 passes through on an express to Euston
Penrith Railway Station warning (the boring, real version) For the more imaginative, less real version have a look at the following picture, for which I have no copyright or ownership, nor any info regarding the wag responsible . . . 
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The Beehive Inn, Penrith
The Beehive Inn, Penrith
The Miners Arms, 27 Southend Road, Penrith
The Miners Arms, 27 Southend Road, Penrith
Penrith Railway Station, the entrance! Not many passengers today!
Penrith Railway Station, the entrance!
Not many passengers today!
Penrith Railway Station
Penrith Railway Station
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Penrith Castle
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Penrith Castle
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Penrith Castle
Castle Park bowling green
Castle Park bowling green
War Memorial, Castle Park Memorial to those who died in the South African War 1899-1902
War Memorial, Castle Park
Memorial to those who died in the South African War 1899-1902
Bandstand Castle Park
Bandstand Castle Park
Penrith Castle
Penrith Castle
Northern end of Penrith Railway Station Taken from a point close to the gridsquare's northern boundary - the road bridge in the distance is in the square to the north.
Northern end of Penrith Railway Station
Taken from a point close to the gridsquare's northern boundary - the road bridge in the distance is in the square to the north.
Penrith Railway Station The passengers on the photographer's platform are waiting for a train to Manchester Airport, while those on the far platform await one to Glasgow.
Penrith Railway Station
The passengers on the photographer's platform are waiting for a train to Manchester Airport, while those on the far platform await one to Glasgow.
Bowling green, Castle Park A more peaceful form of combat than the ruins of Penrith Castle may have witnessed in years gone by!
Bowling green, Castle Park
A more peaceful form of combat than the ruins of Penrith Castle may have witnessed in years gone by!
Tame this, Tiger! He may have won fourteen majors, but Mr Woods has never had to cope with a row of missiles, a pinball machine and a replica village pump where cranking the handle to spit out the ball is all part of the round. Crazy golf course, Castle Park, Penrith.
Tame this, Tiger!
He may have won fourteen majors, but Mr Woods has never had to cope with a row of missiles, a pinball machine and a replica village pump where cranking the handle to spit out the ball is all part of the round. Crazy golf course, Castle Park, Penrith.
Show me another place!

Beacon Hill is located at Grid Ref: NY5231 (Lat: 54.675162, Lng: -2.7437773)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.675162,-2.7437773
Beacon Hill
Ele: 286
Natural: peak
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 54.6752538/-2.7438502
Bus Stop
Beacon Edge opp Jubilee Lodge
Naptan AtcoCode: 090074560883
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Beacon Edge opp Jubilee Lodge
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Jubilee Lodge
Naptan NaptanCode: cumdgajm
Naptan Street: Beacon Edge
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.6718477/-2.7473892
Bus Stop
Beacon Edge
Bus: yes
Local Ref: AT
Naptan AtcoCode: 090074560899
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Beacon Edge
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: no. 34
Naptan NaptanCode: cumdgamp
Naptan Street: Beacon Edge
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.6715683/-2.7440905
Bus Stop
Beacon Edge at Beacon Lodge
Bus: yes
Local Ref: AT
Naptan AtcoCode: 090074560900
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Beacon Edge at Beacon Lodge
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: Beacon Lodge
Naptan NaptanCode: cumdgamt
Naptan Street: Beacon Edge
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.6717983/-2.7419042
Post Box
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: CA11 330
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 54.6718899/-2.7472279
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 54.6715616/-2.7438357
Man Made: mast
Lat/Long: 54.6740674/-2.7367798
Bench
Lat/Long: 54.6714895/-2.7430882
Telephone
Defibrillator
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: inside telephone box on Beacon Edge, -just past the Cemetery outside Jubilee Lodge
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 54.6719198/-2.7475484
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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