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Beacon Hill

Hill, Mountain in Durham

England

Beacon Hill

Souter Lighthouse
Souter Lighthouse Credit: Ann Hodgson

Beacon Hill, located in Durham, is a prominent hill that offers stunning views of the surrounding area. Rising to an elevation of approximately 364 feet, Beacon Hill is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers. The hill is covered in lush greenery, with a variety of plant species and wildlife calling it home.

Visitors to Beacon Hill can enjoy a network of well-maintained trails that lead to the summit, where they can take in panoramic views of the city of Durham and the surrounding countryside. The hill is also known for its historical significance, as it was once used as a signaling point for communication between nearby settlements.

Beacon Hill is easily accessible by car, with parking available at the base of the hill. The area is also popular for picnics, birdwatching, and outdoor activities. Overall, Beacon Hill is a peaceful and picturesque spot that offers a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Beacon Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.968426/-1.3846485 or Grid Reference NZ3963. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Souter Lighthouse
Souter Lighthouse
Marsden Rock Bird Sanctuary I was a novice at bird recognition so won't try to remember the identity of the spots.
Marsden Rock Bird Sanctuary
I was a novice at bird recognition so won't try to remember the identity of the spots.
Christmas at Souter Souter light, Christmas 2004
Christmas at Souter
Souter light, Christmas 2004
Whitburn Mill
Whitburn Mill
Marsden Rock After the unsafe stack was demolished. The black specks on the top are cormorants who nest there. Kittiwakes and fulmar nest on the side of the rock, but none are visible in this shot.
Marsden Rock
After the unsafe stack was demolished. The black specks on the top are cormorants who nest there. Kittiwakes and fulmar nest on the side of the rock, but none are visible in this shot.
Souter Lighthouse from the East Now owned by the National Trust the lighthouse was opened in 1871 and was the first to use alternating current which gave much better reliability than direct current. The dark window on the left was an innovation designed to provide a fixed two colour light across Sunderland Bay. Ships would steer along the white sector before turning into the port of Sunderland; if the light turned red they had drifted too close to the rocks.
Souter Lighthouse from the East
Now owned by the National Trust the lighthouse was opened in 1871 and was the first to use alternating current which gave much better reliability than direct current. The dark window on the left was an innovation designed to provide a fixed two colour light across Sunderland Bay. Ships would steer along the white sector before turning into the port of Sunderland; if the light turned red they had drifted too close to the rocks.
Limekilns, Marsden dating from the 1870's these kilns provided lime for agriculture and industry. Limestone was quarried behind the kilns using coal from Whitburn Colliery. The kilns operated until the 1960's although the quarries are still operated.
Limekilns, Marsden
dating from the 1870's these kilns provided lime for agriculture and industry. Limestone was quarried behind the kilns using coal from Whitburn Colliery. The kilns operated until the 1960's although the quarries are still operated.
Looking towards Lizard Farm from Lizard Lane Looking towards Lizard Farm with Cleadon Hills in the distance beyond.
Looking towards Lizard Farm from Lizard Lane
Looking towards Lizard Farm with Cleadon Hills in the distance beyond.
Stacks off Lizard Point Erosion like this is typical of this stretch of coast.
Stacks off Lizard Point
Erosion like this is typical of this stretch of coast.
Coastal footpath South of Souter Point It's possible to walk, mostly on paths like this, from the mouth of the Tyne to the mouth of the Wear.
Coastal footpath South of Souter Point
It's possible to walk, mostly on paths like this, from the mouth of the Tyne to the mouth of the Wear.
Souter Lighthouse
Souter Lighthouse
Foghorn at Souter Lighthouse
Foghorn at Souter Lighthouse
Souter Lighthouse Fifth picture and quite possibly counting. I had scanned it, so was going to upload it regardless.
Souter Lighthouse
Fifth picture and quite possibly counting. I had scanned it, so was going to upload it regardless.
Marsden Rock from the south
Marsden Rock from the south
Souter Lighthouse
Souter Lighthouse
Marsden Rock Marsden rock looking south east. The tower on the right is the top of the lift down to the 'Grotto', a beach-side pub.
Marsden Rock
Marsden rock looking south east. The tower on the right is the top of the lift down to the 'Grotto', a beach-side pub.
Souter lighthouse and fog horn. National Trust property, lighthouse inactive since 1989, height 23.5m.
Souter lighthouse and fog horn.
National Trust property, lighthouse inactive since 1989, height 23.5m.
Souter lighthouse.
Souter lighthouse.
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Beacon Hill is located at Grid Ref: NZ3963 (Lat: 54.968426, Lng: -1.3846485)

Unitary Authority: South Tyneside

Police Authority: Northumbria

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