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Denny Hill

Hill, Mountain in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Denny Hill

Church Lane, Minsterworth
Church Lane, Minsterworth Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Denny Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated near the town of Dursley, it forms part of the Cotswold Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rising to an elevation of approximately 195 meters (640 feet), Denny Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping sides, covered in lush green grass and scattered with various species of trees, such as oak and beech. The landscape is dotted with picturesque stone walls and hedgerows, which add to the charm of the area. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, foxes, and numerous species of birds.

Denny Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It offers several walking trails and footpaths that lead to the summit, allowing visitors to explore the hill at their own pace. The ascent is relatively easy, making it accessible to people of all fitness levels.

At the top of the hill, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding Gloucestershire countryside. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Severn Estuary and the distant Welsh mountains. The hilltop also provides an ideal spot for picnics, offering a peaceful and tranquil setting to relax and enjoy the natural beauty.

Overall, Denny Hill in Gloucestershire is a beautiful and serene location, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes and enjoy a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Denny Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.846825/-2.3540572 or Grid Reference SO7516. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church Lane, Minsterworth
Church Lane, Minsterworth
Meadow land at Lake Street, 1 Lake Street, glimpsed in the middle distance, crosses the floodplain to reach the riverside community of Elmore Back.
Meadow land at Lake Street, 1
Lake Street, glimpsed in the middle distance, crosses the floodplain to reach the riverside community of Elmore Back.
Meadow land at Lake Street, 2 A recently-cleared ditch marks the line where the land rises to Farley's End on the left side of the photo.
Meadow land at Lake Street, 2
A recently-cleared ditch marks the line where the land rises to Farley's End on the left side of the photo.
St. John the Baptist's church, Elmore Getting on for nine years since I last visited this spot. Unfortunately it was locked, as in 2008. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/759261">SO7614 : St. John's, view from the north-east</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/759260">SO7614 : St. John the Baptist's church, Elmore</a>.
St. John the Baptist's church, Elmore
Getting on for nine years since I last visited this spot. Unfortunately it was locked, as in 2008. See SO7614 : St. John's, view from the north-east and SO7614 : St. John the Baptist's church, Elmore.
View from St. John's churchyard A pleasant view of rolling countryside within a big bend of the River Severn.
View from St. John's churchyard
A pleasant view of rolling countryside within a big bend of the River Severn.
St. John's noticeboard Service times and rusty drawing pins plus the first glimpse of the 2017 snowdrops.
St. John's noticeboard
Service times and rusty drawing pins plus the first glimpse of the 2017 snowdrops.
Galanthus nivalis, Common Snowdrop Seen in context by the noticeboard for St. John's.
Galanthus nivalis, Common Snowdrop
Seen in context by the noticeboard for St. John's.
Pasture land near Churcham Oakle Street can be seen in the distance beyond the cattle in their field. The wooded hills on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean can be seen in the distance.
Pasture land near Churcham
Oakle Street can be seen in the distance beyond the cattle in their field. The wooded hills on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean can be seen in the distance.
Old prefab, 1 An unusual building on farmland by the path south from Churcham.
Old prefab, 1
An unusual building on farmland by the path south from Churcham.
Old prefab, 2 This building has been left standing whilst others have clearly been removed since my Geograph friend Philip Halling visited here in 2010. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1862125">SO7618 : Prefab buildings near Churcham Church</a>. The reason for its survival is indicated by the notice at the end that explains that there is a colony of bats in here.
Old prefab, 2
This building has been left standing whilst others have clearly been removed since my Geograph friend Philip Halling visited here in 2010. See SO7618 : Prefab buildings near Churcham Church. The reason for its survival is indicated by the notice at the end that explains that there is a colony of bats in here.
Old Milestone by the A48, west of Minsterworth Carved stone post by the A48, in parish of MINSTERWORTH (TEWKESBURY District), near Duni Farm, 110m East of Oakle Street, on grass verge, on North side of road. Elton stone, erected by the Elton (District of Huntley & Micheldean) turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- 5 TO GLOSTER 6 TO NEWNHAM Carved benchmark and rivet on top. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1305487 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1305487" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1305487">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Milestone Society National ID: GL_GLNH05.
Old Milestone by the A48, west of Minsterworth
Carved stone post by the A48, in parish of MINSTERWORTH (TEWKESBURY District), near Duni Farm, 110m East of Oakle Street, on grass verge, on North side of road. Elton stone, erected by the Elton (District of Huntley & Micheldean) turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- 5 TO GLOSTER 6 TO NEWNHAM Carved benchmark and rivet on top. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1305487 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: GL_GLNH05.
Awaiting the Severn bore Awaiting the Severn bore near Minsterworth.
Awaiting the Severn bore
Awaiting the Severn bore near Minsterworth.
Canoeist launching in preparation for the Severn bore Canoeist launching in preparation for the Severn bore near the Severn Bore Inn at Minsterworth.
Canoeist launching in preparation for the Severn bore
Canoeist launching in preparation for the Severn bore near the Severn Bore Inn at Minsterworth.
Canoeist launching in preparation for the Severn bore
Canoeist launching in preparation for the Severn bore
Canoeist launching in preparation for the Severn bore
Canoeist launching in preparation for the Severn bore
Canoeist launching in preparation for the Severn bore
Canoeist launching in preparation for the Severn bore
Surfing the Severn bore Surfers riding a five star Severn bore near the Severn Bore Inn at Minsterworth.
Surfing the Severn bore
Surfers riding a five star Severn bore near the Severn Bore Inn at Minsterworth.
Surfing the Severn bore Surfers riding a five star Severn bore near the Severn Bore Inn at Minsterworth.
Surfing the Severn bore
Surfers riding a five star Severn bore near the Severn Bore Inn at Minsterworth.
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Denny Hill is located at Grid Ref: SO7516 (Lat: 51.846825, Lng: -2.3540572)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Naptan Bearing: W
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