Wood Hill

Hill, Mountain in Wiltshire

England

Wood Hill

Brinkworth, B4042, Milestone On the southern side of B4042 entrance and RHS of a former entrance. On the Eastern side of Brinkworth. 299.9 ft Above Sea Level (in 1884)
Erected by the Malmesbury Turnpike Trust.

Inscription: Swindon / 11 / Miles / Malmesb,y / 5 / Miles

Grade II listed July 1987 Nᴼ 1022212 see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1022212" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1022212">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: WI_SNMY11 — Brinkworth, B4042, Milestone Credit: Tom Blanden

Wood Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Wiltshire in England. Situated near the town of Marlborough, it is known for its picturesque views and natural beauty. Standing at an elevation of 220 meters (720 feet), Wood Hill offers stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The hill is covered in dense woodlands, primarily consisting of oak and beech trees, which provide a habitat for a variety of wildlife including deer, foxes, and birds of prey. The area is also home to a range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for biodiversity.

Visitors to Wood Hill can enjoy a network of walking trails that wind their way through the woods and up to the summit, where they can take in panoramic views of the rolling hills and valleys below. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the nearby Ridgeway and Salisbury Plain.

Overall, Wood Hill is a peaceful and tranquil spot that offers a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and connect with nature in a beautiful setting.

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Wood Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.578587/-2.0020443 or Grid Reference ST9986. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Brinkworth, B4042, Milestone

On the southern side of B4042 entrance and RHS of a former entrance. On the Eastern side of Brinkworth. 299.9 ft Above Sea Level (in 1884) Erected by the Malmesbury Turnpike Trust. Inscription: Swindon / 11 / Miles / Malmesb,y / 5 / Miles Grade II listed July 1987 Nᴼ 1022212 see Link

Milestone Society National ID: WI_SNMY11

Tom Blanden

New House Farm

Colin Bates

Long-term road closure

This minor road near Braydon has been closed for over five years. The road runs along the top of a lake embankment, which had deteriorated badly. Vital work is being undertaken to strengthen the embankment which holds back Braydon Pond.

Roger Cornfoot

The road to Turk's farm

A recently metalled farm road.

Roger Cornfoot

Manor farm, Cleverton

A recently refurbished farmhouse, to the north east of the hamlet.

Roger Cornfoot

Woodbridge copse

The National grid cuts through the North Wiltshire countryside.

Roger Cornfoot

Horsells farm

An appropriately named farm, in the centre of prime foxhunting territory.

Roger Cornfoot

Cattle at Horsells farm

Showing a keen interest in photography.

Roger Cornfoot

West End farm

Can be seen, unsurprisingly, looking in a westerly direction, at the end of the farm lane.....

Roger Cornfoot

Clitchbury farm

The working part of the farm, including a huge slurry tank.

Roger Cornfoot

Braydon Wood

Access track / firebreak in this private wood.

Roger Cornfoot

Braydon Pond, North Wiltshire

The pond is located at a point at the centre of the triangle formed by Brinkworth, Charlton and Minety. Until recently the road past the pond was closed to allow engineering work to take place. The outfall from the pond is just visible at the bottom of the image.

Brian Robert Marshall

The road to Minety past Braydon Pond

The road has recently been re-opened after extended engineering work to strengthen the edge of it where it abuts the pond seen at the right. The road was resurfaced at that time.

Brian Robert Marshall

The road to Charlton past Braydon Pond

The recently re-surfaced road leads indirectly to Charlton. Turn right at the T junction that you will meet in about a kilometre from here and follow the signs.

Brian Robert Marshall

West End Farm, east of Cleverton

The farm is probably mainly dairying to judge from the stockpile of silage near the farmhouse.

Brian Robert Marshall

Farmland, east of Cleverton

The farmland is associated with West End Farm. The farm in the distance is Sundey Hill Farm.

Brian Robert Marshall

Field east of Lea

It's actually nearer Cleverton, another place no-one is likely to have heard of, but to use it in the title would make it a bit long as the field is north north east of it.

Brian Robert Marshall