Bury Hill

Hill, Mountain in Gloucestershire

England

Bury Hill

Entrance to Hall End Farm Farm track off Limekiln Road.
Entrance to Hall End Farm Credit: Wayland Smith

Bury Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the Cotswolds, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bury Hill offers breathtaking views and stands as a popular attraction for residents and tourists alike.

Rising to an elevation of approximately 433 meters (1,421 feet), Bury Hill is considered one of the highest points in the region. Its summit provides a panoramic vista of the surrounding countryside, with glimpses of rolling hills, quaint villages, and vast open fields. On a clear day, it is even possible to see as far as the Severn Estuary and the Welsh Mountains.

The hill itself is predominantly covered in grass and patches of heather, creating a picturesque landscape that changes with the seasons. It is also home to an array of flora and fauna, including wildflowers and various bird species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts.

Access to Bury Hill is convenient, with several footpaths and trails leading to its summit. Hikers, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts can explore the hill's beauty by embarking on the well-marked paths that wind through the surrounding countryside. These routes cater to different skill levels, ensuring that there is something for everyone.

Historically, Bury Hill has been cherished by locals for its natural beauty and has served as a source of inspiration for artists and writers. Its tranquil ambiance and unspoiled environment make it an idyllic spot for relaxation, picnicking, and enjoying the great outdoors.

Overall, Bury Hill in Gloucestershire is a stunning natural feature that encapsulates the charm and allure of the Cotswolds. It offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside while enjoying breathtaking views from its summit.

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Bury Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.566548/-2.405284 or Grid Reference ST7285. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Entrance to Hall End Farm Farm track off Limekiln Road.
Entrance to Hall End Farm
Farm track off Limekiln Road.
Tanhouse Lane Road junction at Leechpool.
Tanhouse Lane
Road junction at Leechpool.
Green near Millside
Green near Millside
Open space near Stone Mill
Open space near Stone Mill
Engine Common Lane House on Engine Common Lane. The footpath entrance is by the fence.
Engine Common Lane
House on Engine Common Lane. The footpath entrance is by the fence.
Yate Rocks Yate Rocks is a small hamlet just outside the town of Yate.  The main feature is an old stone footbridge and a ford.  Yate was the site of the first out of town shopping centre.
Yate Rocks
Yate Rocks is a small hamlet just outside the town of Yate. The main feature is an old stone footbridge and a ford. Yate was the site of the first out of town shopping centre.
The ford at Yate Rocks There are no rocks at Yate Rocks.  The main feature being this ford and an old stone footbridge.
The ford at Yate Rocks
There are no rocks at Yate Rocks. The main feature being this ford and an old stone footbridge.
Southfields Quarry Situated between chipping Sodbury and Wickwar, this quarry (owned by Hanson), is now worked out, but houses the plant, used to process limestone chippings from new workings on the other side of the B4060.
Southfields Quarry
Situated between chipping Sodbury and Wickwar, this quarry (owned by Hanson), is now worked out, but houses the plant, used to process limestone chippings from new workings on the other side of the B4060.
Footbridge and ford From an easterly direction.
Footbridge and ford
From an easterly direction.
Shooting party at Bury Hill Guns and beaters discuss tactics.
Shooting party at Bury Hill
Guns and beaters discuss tactics.
Oxwick farm The farmhouse is at the centre of a group of huge dilapidated buildings.
Oxwick farm
The farmhouse is at the centre of a group of huge dilapidated buildings.
Mapleridge caravan storage Rural business diversification.
Mapleridge caravan storage
Rural business diversification.
Pincots Lane This isolated house stands at the junction with the B4060.
Pincots Lane
This isolated house stands at the junction with the B4060.
Frith farm One of several huge stone farmhouses, in this area.
Frith farm
One of several huge stone farmhouses, in this area.
Railway line to Gloucester from Bristol This view shows the line on its way to Gloucester. The image was obtained from just to the east of a road bridge over the railway.
Railway line to Gloucester from Bristol
This view shows the line on its way to Gloucester. The image was obtained from just to the east of a road bridge over the railway.
Leechpool Farm On Tankhouse Lane, near Yate Rocks.
Leechpool Farm
On Tankhouse Lane, near Yate Rocks.
The Brinsham Park, Yate
The Brinsham Park, Yate
Local shops, Brinsham
Local shops, Brinsham
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Bury Hill is located at Grid Ref: ST7285 (Lat: 51.566548, Lng: -2.405284)

Unitary Authority: South Gloucestershire

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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