Bunker's Hill

Hill, Mountain in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Bunker's Hill

Bunker's Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated near the village of Wombourne, it is part of the wider South Staffordshire countryside. The hill is known for its natural beauty and offers picturesque views of the surrounding landscape.

Rising to an elevation of approximately 250 meters (820 feet), Bunker's Hill is a popular destination for hikers, walkers, and nature enthusiasts. Its well-defined trails and paths make it easily accessible for visitors of all abilities. The hill is covered with lush green vegetation, including grass, shrubs, and trees, which adds to its charm.

One of the key attractions of Bunker's Hill is the panoramic views it offers from its summit. On clear days, visitors can enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Staffordshire countryside, with rolling hills and picturesque farmland stretching as far as the eye can see. The hill also provides a vantage point to observe the nearby Wombourne village and its surrounding areas.

Moreover, Bunker's Hill has historical significance, with remnants of an Iron Age hillfort found on its slopes. This adds an extra layer of intrigue for those interested in the region's past.

Overall, Bunker's Hill in Staffordshire is a natural gem that offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside. Whether for a peaceful hike, a scenic picnic, or a glimpse into history, this hill provides an enjoyable experience for all who venture to its summit.

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Bunker's Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.430754/-2.1760805 or Grid Reference SO8881. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Entrance to Bunkers Hill Wood from Whittington Hall Lane near Whittington

Bunkers Hill Wood is owned and managed by the Woodland Trust, a registered charity. Like all their sites, it is open to the public, and although there are only two public footpaths within the wood, there are a large number of other paths which are permissive footpaths. This view shows one of the entrances, adjacent to which is a small area for car parking.

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Sandy Lane near Whittington

This lane runs between Whittington Hall Lane and the edge of the town of Stourbridge. There is a public footpath running along its whole length. For part of the way, it runs adjacent to Bunkers Hill Wood.

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Whittington Hall Lane near Whittington

On the left of the lane is a gravelled area, which can be used by visitors to the nearby Bunkers Hill Woods, when the small car park by the wood's entrance is full.

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Public footpath in Bunkers Hill Wood near Whittington

This public footpath, which starts here at the entrance to the wood from Whittington Hall Lane, is one of the two public footpaths to be found in the woods. There are many other paths there however, which the public can use, but they are permissive footpaths. These date from when the wood was used for shooting purposes. This was before its acquisition by the Woodland Trust.

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Bunkers Hill Wood near Whittington Hall Lane

Bunkers Hill Wood is about half a mile west of Stourbridge. According to its owners, the Woodland Trust, it contains a mixture of predominantly secondary plantation trees with mature and veteran broadleaves and conifers, including Sweet Chestnut, Oak, Scots Pine and Corsican Pine. These are contrasted by younger stands of broadleaves and conifers and areas of naturally regenerated Birch. The site, which was formerly part of Iverley Heath, was originally planted around 1860, with subsequent replanting as recently as 20 to 25 years ago.

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A litter bin and two dog waste bins at Bunkers Hill Wood, near Whittington

Bunkers Hill Wood is only about half a mile from the edge of the town of Stourbridge, It is therefore a very popular spot with people from there for walking with, or without, dogs. These bins are conveniently situated near the entrance from Whittington Hall Lane. Normally the wood would have a lot of visitors, but on the day of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, it was very quiet.

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Southwestern edge of Bunkers Hill Wood near Whittington

Here is the very edge of the wood, beyond which are fields. A permissive footpath goes off to the left, and another, behind the photographer, goes along the west boundary of the wood to the entrance on Whittington Hall Lane. The last stretch of this is a public footpath. On the right of this view is a stile, which gives access to what appears to be a new public footpath, across fields, which is not shown on the 2006 edition of OS Explorer Map sheet 219.

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Permissive footpath on edge of Bunkers Hill Wood, near Whittington

This is one of the many permissive footpaths within the wood. Here it is running along the edge of the wood.

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Stile at southwest corner of Bunkers Hill Wood near Whittington

In the southwest corner of the wood is this stile. On the other side is what appears to be a new public footpath, as it is not shown on the 2006 edition of OS Explorer Map sheet 219. The little disc on the post is marked Staffordshire County Council, and requests that dogs be kept on leads. It is not obvious, on the ground, quite where the path goes but there are fields adjacent to this part of the wood, with some livestock in them.

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