Drum Hill

Hill, Mountain in Derbyshire Erewash

England

Drum Hill

Bottle Brook After all night rain Bottle Brook is in flood over the arable fields. — Bottle Brook Credit: Jay Pea

Drum Hill is a prominent hill located in Derbyshire, England. It is situated in the southern part of the county, near the village of Little Eaton, and is part of the Pennine range. With an elevation of 250 meters (820 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is primarily composed of millstone grit, a type of sandstone that is prevalent in this region. It is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, with steep slopes and craggy outcrops. These geological features make Drum Hill a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and rock climbers.

The summit of Drum Hill is adorned with a trig point, which serves as a marker for surveying purposes. From this vantage point, visitors can enjoy breathtaking vistas that stretch across the Derwent Valley and the rolling hills of Derbyshire. On clear days, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the Peak District National Park in the distance.

The area surrounding Drum Hill is rich in flora and fauna. The hill is covered in heather, grasses, and scattered trees, providing a habitat for a variety of wildlife. Visitors may encounter birds such as kestrels, buzzards, and pheasants, as well as small mammals like rabbits and foxes.

Drum Hill is easily accessible by foot, with several footpaths leading to its summit. It is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as walking, running, and picnicking. Being just a short distance from the city of Derby, it is a cherished natural landmark for locals and tourists alike.

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Drum Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.975133/-1.4424955 or Grid Reference SK3742. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bottle Brook

After all night rain Bottle Brook is in flood over the arable fields.

Jay Pea

Coxbench Station and level crossing

Coxbench Station (now residential property) and level crossing on road junction requiring 3 roads to be closed at the same time. Line now disused.

Rob Bradford

B6179 junction with road to Holbrook, A38 flyover

Road Junction of B6179 (running left to right) with road from Coxbench (other side of A38 flyover) to Holbrook Station (now residential property, and out of shot behind photographer).

Rob Bradford

Drum Hill Reservoir

Drum Hill Reservoir (SK373420) taken from Morley Lane.

Rob Bradford

Morley Smithy

Morley Smithy, road junction with Brick Kiln Lane and the A608 Derby to Heanor Road. The Three Horse Shoes public House is also plainly visible.

Rob Bradford

Church Hall, Little Eaton

Standing close to St Paul's Church and overlooking St Peter's Park is the Church Hall. It is also known as the Parish Rooms and the building of 1841 was Little Eaton's first school.

Garth Newton

Breadsall Priory

Breadsall Priory is now a hotel and leisure complex. The most famous resident of Breadsall Priory was the poet, physician and scientist Erasmus Darwin, who lived there for a short time until his death in 1802. Grandfather of Charles Darwin, Erasmus is one of the most remarkable and internationally important figures of the 18th century and is buried in Breadsall church. Link

mike smith

Breadsall Priory

mike smith

Glebe Farm just north of Breadsall village

Glebe Farm just north of Breadsall village commands wide open views over the city of Derby.

Mike Bardill

Waterworks mound above Little Eaton

Above Little Eaton there are various waterworks. The highest point is Drum Hill just north of this location. This mound is part of an extensive set of works slightly lower down.

Mike Bardill

Trackway in Eatonpark Wood

The Midshires Way and Centenary Way both follow the route of this ancient trackway through Eatonpark wood just north of Little Eaton. On April 1st the month lived up to its showery reputation - a ferocious hail storm a few minutes earlier helping to turn the track in a muddy morass.

Mike Bardill

Park Farm on Eaton Hill

Park Farm enjoys a spectacular location on top of Eaton Hill. From its lofty position extensive views along the Derwent valley can be enjoyed.

Mike Bardill

Brackely Gate Road Junction

Mike Bardill

Moor Road (Ryknild Street) - near Breadsall

This dead straight section of Moor Road, on the way to Breadsall, is part of the Roman road known as Ryknild Street which ran from the Fosse Way at Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds to Templeborough near Rotherham.

Nikki Mahadevan

Breadsall Priory golf course

Looking across the golf course of Breadsall Priory Country Club SK3841 at the tip of a small lake on the course. Photo taken from Moor Road which is part of the Roman road "Ryknild Street".

Nikki Mahadevan

Overgrown Remains of Horsley Castle

Very little remains of the ruins of Horsley Castle, it is also extremely overgrown, taken on the Boxing Day walk led by the Shipley Park Ranger Service. Fact or fiction; three items of discussion about the castle were, the stonework had been taken to construct Kedleston Hall, there is an underground tunnel back to Horsley and finally Dick Turpin was born here!

John Poyser