Cobley Hill

Hill, Mountain in Worcestershire Bromsgrove

England

Cobley Hill

Cobley Hill trig
Cobley Hill trig Credit: Alex McGregor

Cobley Hill is a prominent hill located in Worcestershire, England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 225 meters (738 feet), it is considered a prominent landmark in the region. The hill is situated near the village of Clent, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) southwest of the city of Birmingham.

Cobley Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the neighboring Clent Hills. Its location in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside makes it a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers. The hill is covered with lush green vegetation, particularly during the summer months when wildflowers bloom, adding to its scenic charm.

The hill is part of the wider Clent Hills range, which is known for its rich natural beauty and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and deer, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.

Cobley Hill offers several walking trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its diverse landscape and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Additionally, the hill is easily accessible, with ample parking facilities nearby.

Overall, Cobley Hill is a picturesque hill in Worcestershire, offering stunning views, diverse flora and fauna, and a tranquil environment for those seeking a peaceful escape in nature.

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Cobley Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.340984/-1.9821806 or Grid Reference SP0171. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cobley Hill trig
Cobley Hill trig
Track through Shallon Wood Snow covered track through Shallon Wood
Track through Shallon Wood
Snow covered track through Shallon Wood
Track beside Dunnage Wood pond
Track beside Dunnage Wood pond
Fields & Shortwood Farm ... or Great Shortwood Farm as the old OS map describes it.
Fields & Shortwood Farm
... or Great Shortwood Farm as the old OS map describes it.
Open fields; closed prison HM Prison which, along with HM Remand Centre, Brockhill, and HM Young Offenders' Institution, Hewell Grange, makes up a surprising concentration of corrective establishments in this square.
Open fields; closed prison
HM Prison which, along with HM Remand Centre, Brockhill, and HM Young Offenders' Institution, Hewell Grange, makes up a surprising concentration of corrective establishments in this square.
Blackwell at the top of the Lickey Incline, looking down towards Bromsgrove, Malverns in the distance The steepness of the incline is exaggerated in this telephoto image, still pretty steep at 1 in 37 for two and a half miles.
Blackwell at the top of the Lickey Incline, looking down towards Bromsgrove, Malverns in the distance
The steepness of the incline is exaggerated in this telephoto image, still pretty steep at 1 in 37 for two and a half miles.
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Alvechurch Wharf With the narrow boats Rudd and Gifford passing the marina on their way to Birmingham.
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Alvechurch Wharf
With the narrow boats Rudd and Gifford passing the marina on their way to Birmingham.
Cobley Hill The wreckage next to the pillar was a windpump. I am told it has now been removed, but it is still marked on the OS 1:50 000 map.
Cobley Hill
The wreckage next to the pillar was a windpump. I am told it has now been removed, but it is still marked on the OS 1:50 000 map.
Approaching Alvechurch at Lye Bridge The Alvechurch to Redditch road is quite wide at this point indicating the levels of traffic it was expected to tolerate before the Alvechurch bypass was built.
Approaching Alvechurch at Lye Bridge
The Alvechurch to Redditch road is quite wide at this point indicating the levels of traffic it was expected to tolerate before the Alvechurch bypass was built.
Bridleway and drive the Alvechurch Lodge Farm Looking along the bridleway with the dual carriageway Alvechurch bypass nicely hidden in a cutting in the line of trees crossing the view in the middle distance.
Bridleway and drive the Alvechurch Lodge Farm
Looking along the bridleway with the dual carriageway Alvechurch bypass nicely hidden in a cutting in the line of trees crossing the view in the middle distance.
Lye Meadows The view from the bridleway to Alvechurch Lodge Farm.  In the centre of the picture is Lye Bridge Farm in the adjacent square and Alvechurch Bypass is nicely hidden behind the earth bank and trees in the middle distance.
Lye Meadows
The view from the bridleway to Alvechurch Lodge Farm. In the centre of the picture is Lye Bridge Farm in the adjacent square and Alvechurch Bypass is nicely hidden behind the earth bank and trees in the middle distance.
Lye Bridge Looking along the old Redditch-Alvechurch road at Lye Bridge.
Lye Bridge
Looking along the old Redditch-Alvechurch road at Lye Bridge.
Farm track
Farm track
Stoney Lane Wharf Lane to the left leads to the current site of Anglo Welsh canal cruisers at what was presumably the wharf after which the lane was named. There is a staggered crossroads here with the farm lane in addition.
Stoney Lane
Wharf Lane to the left leads to the current site of Anglo Welsh canal cruisers at what was presumably the wharf after which the lane was named. There is a staggered crossroads here with the farm lane in addition.
Green and yellow!
Green and yellow!
Cattespool A lovely half-timbered house on this quiet country road. The partly-hidden wrought-iron sign names it as Cattespool; 80 yards to the west is the much later and smaller house named...
Cattespool
A lovely half-timbered house on this quiet country road. The partly-hidden wrought-iron sign names it as Cattespool; 80 yards to the west is the much later and smaller house named...
Kittenspool Brilliant.
Kittenspool
Brilliant.
Scarfield Hill Junction with Foxhill Avenue.
Scarfield Hill
Junction with Foxhill Avenue.
Show me another place!

Cobley Hill is located at Grid Ref: SP0171 (Lat: 52.340984, Lng: -1.9821806)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Bromsgrove

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.340984,-1.9821806
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.34083/-1.9799688
Cobley Hill Farm
Ele: 192
Man Made: survey_point
Note: this is where the offical lat-long for this trig point is
Ref: S5503
Source: http://www.haroldstreet.org.uk/trigpoints/
Lat/Long: 52.3404921/-1.9824474
Cobley Hill
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 52.3404653/-1.9825463
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.3448668/-1.9849473
Scarfield Hill
Power: pole
Ref: 776497
Source: wpd_opendata
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.344834/-1.9837484
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.3451601/-1.9830322
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.3454632/-1.982241
Cobley Hill South
Power: pole
Ref: 776490
Source: wpd_opendata
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.3414011/-1.9833058
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.3422532/-1.9834507
Power: pole
Ref: 776494
Source: wpd_opendata
Transformer: distribution
Lat/Long: 52.3431373/-1.9829343
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.3439058/-1.9829665
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.3445284/-1.9829772
Vodafone Cobley Hill
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.3406342/-1.9801649
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.340254/-1.9751908
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3407874/-1.9760437
Cobley Hill East
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.3414056/-1.976721
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.341964/-1.9773486
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3418775/-1.979664
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3419189/-1.978569
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.341957/-1.9804882
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3420348/-1.9812465
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3421549/-1.9824596
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