Cleeve Hill

Hill, Mountain in Wiltshire

England

Cleeve Hill

St Peter's Church, Charlton St Peter
St Peter's Church, Charlton St Peter Credit: David Martin

Cleeve Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is part of the Cotswold Hills, which are known for their scenic beauty and rolling countryside. Rising to an elevation of 330 meters (1,083 feet), Cleeve Hill is the highest point in Wiltshire and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping sides and a mainly grassy terrain, which makes it an ideal spot for walking, hiking, and outdoor activities. It is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including wildflowers, butterflies, and birds, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.

Cleeve Hill is also of historical significance, as it is believed to have been inhabited since prehistoric times. Archaeological remains, such as Iron Age hillforts and burial mounds, have been discovered in the area, providing evidence of its ancient past.

At the summit of Cleeve Hill, there is a trig point that marks the highest point and serves as a reference point for mapping purposes. Additionally, there is a golf course located on the hill, which is one of the oldest in England and adds to the charm of the area.

Visitors to Cleeve Hill can enjoy several walking routes that meander through the picturesque countryside, taking in the stunning views and enjoying the tranquility of nature. The hill attracts both locals and tourists alike, who appreciate the natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere it offers.

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Cleeve Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.299616/-1.8485421 or Grid Reference SU1055. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Peter's Church, Charlton St Peter
St Peter's Church, Charlton St Peter
Farmland south of Charlton St Peter This view is crossed by the Devizes Road, marked by the line of hedge.
Farmland south of Charlton St Peter
This view is crossed by the Devizes Road, marked by the line of hedge.
Bridleway to Hilcott
Bridleway to Hilcott
Overgrown bridleway to Wilsford The route seems passable, but the depth of summer vegetation suggests few come this way.
Overgrown bridleway to Wilsford
The route seems passable, but the depth of summer vegetation suggests few come this way.
The Charlton Cat Famous for the annual 'Duck Feast' held there. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlton,_Pewsey_Vale" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlton,_Pewsey_Vale">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> . Stephen Duck was a locally born poet of modest means who attracted Royal patronage, and had an annual feast endowed in his honour by Lord Palmerston.
The Charlton Cat
Famous for the annual 'Duck Feast' held there. See LinkExternal link . Stephen Duck was a locally born poet of modest means who attracted Royal patronage, and had an annual feast endowed in his honour by Lord Palmerston.
Wilsford (near Pewsey), Wiltshire, St Nicholas Note - there are two Wilsfords in Wiltshire, the other is near Amesbury.
Wilsford (near Pewsey), Wiltshire, St Nicholas
Note - there are two Wilsfords in Wiltshire, the other is near Amesbury.
Charlton St Peter, Wiltshire, St Peter's Church Known as just Charlton on the OS 1:25000 maps and in reference books, the modern OS larger scale map which Geograph links to uses the modern name for this village, as do the road signs.
Charlton St Peter, Wiltshire, St Peter's Church
Known as just Charlton on the OS 1:25000 maps and in reference books, the modern OS larger scale map which Geograph links to uses the modern name for this village, as do the road signs.
Thatched cottages, Wilsford
Thatched cottages, Wilsford
The road to Wilsford
The road to Wilsford
Barns beside A342
Barns beside A342
Byway with view across Vale Of Pewsey This byway descends Wilsford Hill and leads to Wilsford
Byway with view across Vale Of Pewsey
This byway descends Wilsford Hill and leads to Wilsford
Barn and Broadbury Banks hillfort The bank to the left of the track past the barn is the outer bank of the Broadbury Banks hill fort.
Barn and Broadbury Banks hillfort
The bank to the left of the track past the barn is the outer bank of the Broadbury Banks hill fort.
Larkhill Artillery Range
Larkhill Artillery Range
Trig point
Trig point
Flock of birds over piggery The farm with the extensive pig unit in this grid square seems to feed rather a lot more birds than it does pigs.  There were extensive numbers of rooks and, I think, starlings but I couldn't say what made up the flock shown here.  This flock in the air represents less than a quarter of those that I observed in the piggery as a whole.
Flock of birds over piggery
The farm with the extensive pig unit in this grid square seems to feed rather a lot more birds than it does pigs. There were extensive numbers of rooks and, I think, starlings but I couldn't say what made up the flock shown here. This flock in the air represents less than a quarter of those that I observed in the piggery as a whole.
Disused barn
Disused barn
Open field and trees In the slightly more sheltered ground off Salisbury Plain trees are more able to thrive
Open field and trees
In the slightly more sheltered ground off Salisbury Plain trees are more able to thrive
Larkhill Artillery Range building This building guards one of the entrances to the Larkhill Artillery Range.  In the background is the piggery that feeds the birds shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/301441">SU1054 : Flock of birds over piggery</a>
Larkhill Artillery Range building
This building guards one of the entrances to the Larkhill Artillery Range. In the background is the piggery that feeds the birds shown in SU1054 : Flock of birds over piggery
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Cleeve Hill is located at Grid Ref: SU1055 (Lat: 51.299616, Lng: -1.8485421)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 51.3007479/-1.847424
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