Hart Hill

Hill, Mountain in Hampshire New Forest

England

Hart Hill

Minstead : The A31 Looking along the A31. — Minstead : The A31 Credit: Lewis Clarke

Hart Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Hampshire, England. This hill, also referred to as Harting Hill, stands at an elevation of approximately 204 meters (669 feet) above sea level. It is situated within the South Downs National Park, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and neighboring areas.

Hart Hill is part of a range of hills known as the South Downs, which stretch across several counties in southern England. It is situated near the small village of Harting, and is easily accessible from nearby towns such as Petersfield and Chichester. The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers, walkers, and nature lovers.

The landscape around Hart Hill is characterized by rolling hills, lush green fields, and patches of woodland. It is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various species of wildflowers, butterflies, and birds. The hill itself is covered with grass and heather, providing a picturesque setting for visitors to explore and enjoy.

At the summit of Hart Hill, there is a trig point, which marks the highest point of the hill and serves as a reference point for surveying. From this vantage point, one can admire panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby South Downs Way and the beautiful South Downs landscape.

Overall, Hart Hill in Hampshire offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the South Downs, providing a peaceful and scenic retreat for all who venture to its summit.

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Hart Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.891121/-1.6298802 or Grid Reference SU2610. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minstead : The A31

Looking along the A31.

Lewis Clarke

Minstead : The A31

Looking along the A31.

Lewis Clarke

Minstead : The A31

Looking along the A31.

Lewis Clarke

Track off Stoney Cross Plain

A summer version of SU2510 : Newtown, track

Hugh Venables

West of Stoney Cross Plain

Hugh Venables

Withybed Bottom

With a dog off the lead running free. The combined effect of this creates a lot of extra disturbance for ground nesting birds.

Hugh Venables

Valley by Fox Hill

Hugh Venables

Valley by Fox Hill

The start of Long Brook into Withybed Bottom.

Hugh Venables

The Compton Arms, Stoney Cross c.1970

Before it became the corporate and characterless Little Chef and the Travelodge of today, The Compton Arms was a long established country inn - a free house, with a reputation for fine food and good ale. Named after a local squire, Henry Compton, its origins lie much further back than when this photograph was taken. In the 18th century it was a posting inn that catered for the local gentry by supplying horses and post chaises for hire, and because of the number of influential personages residing in the locality, a Post Office was established at the inn in 1837. This would have benefitted the local inhabitants considerably, as Stoney Cross was on the mail coach route from London to Poole via Southampton. Interestingly, although the building long ago had given up its post office, in 2008 it still retained its now disused Edwardian GPO postbox. Link At sometime in the past, in order to accommodate the ever increasing number of motorists, the building had been sensitively extended to the east, the extension incorporating a new bay window to match the old one to the west. Since then, the old coaching inn has been remodelled, and now compares unfavourably with the photo above in this Sept. 2021 Streetview image: Link