Toot Hill

Hill, Mountain in Staffordshire East Staffordshire

England

Toot Hill

Croxden Abbey The road passes through part of the abbey.
Croxden Abbey Credit: Linda Bailey

Toot Hill is a prominent landmark situated in Staffordshire, England. It is a stunning hill that stands at an elevation of approximately 217 meters (712 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest points in Staffordshire. Located near the village of Draycott in the Moors, Toot Hill is a popular spot for both locals and tourists to enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill itself is formed by geological processes, primarily composed of sedimentary rocks such as sandstone and limestone. Its distinctive shape and steep slopes offer a challenging climb for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers. At the summit, there is a trig point, which serves as a marker for surveying purposes.

Toot Hill is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, including rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense woodland. The area is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with various species of birds, butterflies, and wildflowers being spotted throughout the year.

Aside from its natural beauty, Toot Hill holds historical significance. It is believed to have been a site of human activity since ancient times, with archaeological evidence suggesting the presence of settlements dating back to the Iron Age. Additionally, there are remnants of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation visible on the slopes of the hill, showcasing its agricultural importance in the past.

Overall, Toot Hill in Staffordshire is a captivating destination, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature, explore historical remnants, and revel in breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

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Toot Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.940002/-1.9152183 or Grid Reference SK0538. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Croxden Abbey The road passes through part of the abbey.
Croxden Abbey
The road passes through part of the abbey.
West Front of Croxden Abbey The abbey was initially founded 5 miles away at Cotton in 1176, and moved to this site 3 years later.
West Front of Croxden Abbey
The abbey was initially founded 5 miles away at Cotton in 1176, and moved to this site 3 years later.
West Front of Croxden Abbey Taken in the evening sunshine. The entrance leading to a farmhouse is private.
West Front of Croxden Abbey
Taken in the evening sunshine. The entrance leading to a farmhouse is private.
St Giles, Croxden St Giles was built about 1884/5 to replace an earlier chapel by the abbey.
St Giles, Croxden
St Giles was built about 1884/5 to replace an earlier chapel by the abbey.
Fields near Hollington Taken from beside the Raddle Inn on Quarry Bank.
Fields near Hollington
Taken from beside the Raddle Inn on Quarry Bank.
Underneath the spreading chestnut tree One of a grove of sweet chestnut trees in Broadmoor Wood; this one is right on the hairpin bend between Great Gate and Hollington.
Underneath the spreading chestnut tree
One of a grove of sweet chestnut trees in Broadmoor Wood; this one is right on the hairpin bend between Great Gate and Hollington.
In Broadmoor Wood Well-named: I felt ready for Broadmoor after blundering about in bouldery bracken trying to find the footpath to Lodgedale. I was reassured to find this sign indicating that (despite appearances) I was still in the right place. The path is fairly well signposted, but obviously not well used. I got utterly lost in the same wood a bit later, near the Raddle Inn in Hollington.
In Broadmoor Wood
Well-named: I felt ready for Broadmoor after blundering about in bouldery bracken trying to find the footpath to Lodgedale. I was reassured to find this sign indicating that (despite appearances) I was still in the right place. The path is fairly well signposted, but obviously not well used. I got utterly lost in the same wood a bit later, near the Raddle Inn in Hollington.
Lodgedale Looking towards Lodgedale Farm from a rock outcrop close to the Hollington road.
Lodgedale
Looking towards Lodgedale Farm from a rock outcrop close to the Hollington road.
Quarrymen's track, Lodgedale A well-made track (now a little-used footpath - the worn strip was made by sheep, not people) along the eastern slope of Lodgedale.
Quarrymen's track, Lodgedale
A well-made track (now a little-used footpath - the worn strip was made by sheep, not people) along the eastern slope of Lodgedale.
Old quarry, Hollington Disused, now wooded, stone quarries north of the road through Hollington.
Old quarry, Hollington
Disused, now wooded, stone quarries north of the road through Hollington.
Dry-stone walling, Staffordshire style This tendency to lay courses of stones at a shallow diagonal seems to be a local tradition, as I saw several walls in the area with a similar style. Earlier in my walk I said good morning to someone dry-stone-walling as I passed by, but he appeared to be laying his courses conventionally (i.e. horizontally).
Dry-stone walling, Staffordshire style
This tendency to lay courses of stones at a shallow diagonal seems to be a local tradition, as I saw several walls in the area with a similar style. Earlier in my walk I said good morning to someone dry-stone-walling as I passed by, but he appeared to be laying his courses conventionally (i.e. horizontally).
The Raddle Inn Glad to get here for a much-needed drink after getting fairly comprehensively (though briefly) lost in Broadmoor Wood. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.logcabin.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.logcabin.co.uk">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>
The Raddle Inn
Glad to get here for a much-needed drink after getting fairly comprehensively (though briefly) lost in Broadmoor Wood. See LinkExternal link
Old dairyman's cart Slowly being reclaimed by nature by the footpath just northwest of the Raddle Inn.
Old dairyman's cart
Slowly being reclaimed by nature by the footpath just northwest of the Raddle Inn.
Hollington Village Hall With adjoining postbox and phonebox.
Hollington Village Hall
With adjoining postbox and phonebox.
Old cross, Hollington After missing it the first time I finally tracked down the cross marked on the OS map - it lurks in a private garden just west of (and on the opposite side of the road from) the Star Inn.
Old cross, Hollington
After missing it the first time I finally tracked down the cross marked on the OS map - it lurks in a private garden just west of (and on the opposite side of the road from) the Star Inn.
Hollington T-junction by the church.
Hollington
T-junction by the church.
The Star Inn, Hollington
The Star Inn, Hollington
Croxden Abbey View northwest across much of the square from near Hollington to Croxden Abbey.
Croxden Abbey
View northwest across much of the square from near Hollington to Croxden Abbey.
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Toot Hill is located at Grid Ref: SK0538 (Lat: 52.940002, Lng: -1.9152183)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: East Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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