Harehurst Hill

Hill, Mountain in Staffordshire Lichfield

England

Harehurst Hill

The Trooper pub at Wall
The Trooper pub at Wall Credit: Roy Hughes

Harehurst Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in Staffordshire, England. It is classified as a hill and is situated in the southern part of the county, near the village of Abbots Bromley.

Rising to an elevation of approximately 253 meters (830 feet), Harehurst Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is composed primarily of sandstone, which gives the hill a distinct reddish hue. The geology of the area dates back millions of years, with evidence of ancient glaciers and geological formations present in the landscape.

The hill is covered in a mixture of woodland and open grassland, providing a diverse habitat for a variety of plant and animal species. The woodlands are predominantly comprised of broadleaf trees such as oak, ash, and birch, while the grasslands are home to an array of wildflowers and grasses.

Harehurst Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It offers numerous walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore the area and enjoy the tranquil scenery. The hill is also a haven for wildlife, with sightings of birds, small mammals, and insects being common.

Due to its elevated position, Harehurst Hill is often used as a vantage point for paragliding and other airborne activities. It attracts thrill-seekers seeking an adrenaline rush and an opportunity to take in breathtaking aerial views.

Overall, Harehurst Hill is a natural gem in Staffordshire, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and ecological diversity.

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Harehurst Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.662703/-1.8434386 or Grid Reference SK1007. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Trooper pub at Wall
The Trooper pub at Wall
Watling Street Wall
Watling Street Wall
Milestone in Wall
Milestone in Wall
Cottage and entrance to Roman remains, Wall
Cottage and entrance to Roman remains, Wall
Watling Street junction with the A5, Wall
Watling Street junction with the A5, Wall
Old Milestone, A461 Modern placement is on the SE side of the road on the grass verge. Installed between 1947 and 1956 according to maps.

Inscription: Lichfield / Parish // Walsall 8 // Lichfield 1½

Milestone Society ID: ST_WLLF08
Old Milestone, A461
Modern placement is on the SE side of the road on the grass verge. Installed between 1947 and 1956 according to maps. Inscription: Lichfield / Parish // Walsall 8 // Lichfield 1½ Milestone Society ID: ST_WLLF08
Large field southwest of Wall Lane
Large field southwest of Wall Lane
Lichfield direction on the former railway line The opposite view to that taken from the trackbed in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4852272">SK0907 : Old Bridge</a>
Lichfield direction on the former railway line
The opposite view to that taken from the trackbed in SK0907 : Old Bridge
Track towards Peolsford House Part of a bridleway/footpath route from Pipehill to Pipe Hall - the route changes designation at an administrative boundary between the two.
Track towards Peolsford House
Part of a bridleway/footpath route from Pipehill to Pipe Hall - the route changes designation at an administrative boundary between the two.
Significant work to be done Some rebuilding work underway on a cottage beside the A461 at Pipe Marsh
Significant work to be done
Some rebuilding work underway on a cottage beside the A461 at Pipe Marsh
Recycled car hubcaps in Wall picnic area A picnic area by the car park for visitors to the village and its Roman excavations
Recycled car hubcaps in Wall picnic area
A picnic area by the car park for visitors to the village and its Roman excavations
A jubilee monument in the style of a Roman marker, Wall Erected in 2012 for Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6050409">SK0906 : Modern Waymarker, Wall Roman Site Museum Car Park, Watling Street, Wall, off the A5</a> The text uses abbreviation, but a rough translation is: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth by the grace of God in the 60th year of her reign the people of wall set up this monument/milestone at the centre of (Great) Britain.  Distances from Wall to London 114 miles, Gloucester 61 miles, Chester 63 miles and York 112 miles
A jubilee monument in the style of a Roman marker, Wall
Erected in 2012 for Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee SK0906 : Modern Waymarker, Wall Roman Site Museum Car Park, Watling Street, Wall, off the A5 The text uses abbreviation, but a rough translation is: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth by the grace of God in the 60th year of her reign the people of wall set up this monument/milestone at the centre of (Great) Britain. Distances from Wall to London 114 miles, Gloucester 61 miles, Chester 63 miles and York 112 miles
Ploughed field on the edge of Wall
Ploughed field on the edge of Wall
St John's church, Wall
St John's church, Wall
Green Lane, Wall
Green Lane, Wall
Footpath and pointer, Wall
Footpath and pointer, Wall
Excavations of the Roman site, Wall
Excavations of the Roman site, Wall
The village hall, Wall
The village hall, Wall
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Harehurst Hill is located at Grid Ref: SK1007 (Lat: 52.662703, Lng: -1.8434386)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Lichfield

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.662703,-1.8434386
Source: www.npemap.org.uk
Uk Postcode Centroid: WS14
Lat/Long: 52.662805/-1.837977
Aldershawe
Alt Name: Aldershaw
Place: hamlet
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 52.664318/-1.8454904
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6633875/-1.8372449
Barrier: stile
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Horse: no
Material: wood
Motor Vehicle: no
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 52.6638497/-1.8455232
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6658772/-1.8389104
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6660378/-1.8394174
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6660359/-1.8399195
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6658938/-1.8393449
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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