Pickford Hill

Hill, Mountain in Hampshire Test Valley

England

Pickford Hill

Thruxton pit garage The garages at Thruxton are so small their use is only a formality really, all work on the cars is done in awnings the other side of the garages. — Thruxton pit garage Credit: TCExplorer

Pickford Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated in the South Downs National Park, it forms part of the picturesque landscape of the Hampshire Downs. With an elevation of approximately 230 meters (750 feet), Pickford Hill is not classified as a mountain but rather a hill.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping sides, covered in lush green grass and dotted with a variety of trees, including beech and oak. Its summit offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers. On a clear day, visitors can see as far as the Isle of Wight, the Solent, and even the distant coastline.

Pickford Hill is also known for its historical significance. It is believed to have been used as a vantage point during ancient times, providing strategic advantages for early settlers. Archaeological evidence suggests that the hill was occupied by humans as far back as the Neolithic period, and remnants of Iron Age forts have been found in the vicinity.

The hill is easily accessible, with several footpaths leading to its summit. It is also situated near the village of Winchester, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the charming countryside and nearby attractions such as Winchester Cathedral and the South Downs Way.

Overall, Pickford Hill in Hampshire provides a beautiful natural setting, rich in history and offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape, making it a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Pickford Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.217444/-1.6233199 or Grid Reference SU2646. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Thruxton pit garage

The garages at Thruxton are so small their use is only a formality really, all work on the cars is done in awnings the other side of the garages.

TCExplorer

Track junction at SE corner of Warren Hill plantation

The Wiltshire County Council right of way sign here has been rotated 90 degrees to give false information. I rotated it back. The real public footpath runs diagonally from the bottom left corner of this photo to the middle right.

Peter Facey

Public Footpath in valley south of Warren Hill

Peter Facey

Wildlife Area in valley south of Warren Hill

The woodland ahead is marked as a wildlife area and there is a request to keep dogs on leads.

Peter Facey

Track junction at Kimpton Gorse

The Wiltshire County Council public footpath sign had been rotated here through ninety degrees to give misleading picture of the right of way. I rotated it back. The real public footpath does not follow any of the grassy tracks seen here. Rather, it runs diagonally across the hillside from here towards the second tiny clump of trees just seen on the horizon near the left of this photo.

Peter Facey

Looking along public footpath towards Kimpton Gorse

The hillside here seemed to have been dug up or had a crop on it recently. There was no trace of the public footpath, so I followed by GPS.

Peter Facey

Public footpath from Klimpton Gorse towards Ashdown Copse

The footpath passes in a straight line to the right of the disused pit seen in the distance. The line of scrub seen in the foreground is not marked on the 1:25K OS map. The footpath here is undiscernible but can be followed by GPS.

Peter Facey

Fearsome horned cattle blocking public footpath

The indiscernible public footpath is climbing towards Ashdown Copse. I was following it by GPS. The cattle were enclosed by an electric fence. I deviated southwards from the footpath to avoid the cattle.

Peter Facey

Signpost at Kimpton

A signpost on a godcake in Kimpton. The directions are signed to NO THROUGH ROAD" (Down Road), THRUXTON 1 mile, WEYHILL 2½ miles, PERHAM DOWN 2½ miles, TIDWORTH 4¼ miles.

Oscar