Arn Hill

Hill, Mountain in Berkshire Vale of White Horse

England

Arn Hill

Appletons, off Elder Way The same place as my picture <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6141178">SU4188 : Building Site east of Wantage</a> from two years ago.
Quite a difference. The streets have names and there are people living here.
And the useful hedge is still there.
Appletons, off Elder Way Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Arn Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Berkshire, England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 230 meters, it dominates the landscape with its scenic beauty and commanding presence. The hill is nestled within the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling meadows, lush fields, and dense woodlands.

Arn Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding area, including the nearby villages and towns. On a clear day, visitors can marvel at the stunning vistas stretching as far as the eye can see. The hill is especially popular among hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers seeking to capture its natural splendor.

The terrain of Arn Hill is predominantly undulating, with gentle slopes and occasional steeper sections. It is covered in a variety of vegetation, ranging from grasslands to shrubs, and dotted with scattered trees. The area is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and numerous bird species, making it a haven for nature lovers.

Visitors to Arn Hill can explore its numerous walking trails, which wind through the countryside and offer a chance to immerse oneself in the tranquility of nature. The hill also provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as picnicking, birdwatching, and even kite flying.

Arn Hill’s proximity to nearby villages ensures easy access to amenities such as parking facilities, refreshments, and accommodations. Additionally, its location within Berkshire makes it a convenient destination for day trips from nearby cities like Reading and London.

In summary, Arn Hill in Berkshire stands as a captivating natural landmark, offering breathtaking views, diverse flora and fauna, and a peaceful escape into the beauty of the English countryside.

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Arn Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.582037/-1.3915649 or Grid Reference SU4287. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Appletons, off Elder Way The same place as my picture <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6141178">SU4188 : Building Site east of Wantage</a> from two years ago.
Quite a difference. The streets have names and there are people living here.
And the useful hedge is still there.
Appletons, off Elder Way
The same place as my picture SU4188 : Building Site east of Wantage from two years ago. Quite a difference. The streets have names and there are people living here. And the useful hedge is still there.
Corner of Primrose Avenue Part of a large new housing development to the east of Wantage.
What the board on the corner refers to as "A new community nestled within rolling countryside."
Well....whatever....
Corner of Primrose Avenue
Part of a large new housing development to the east of Wantage. What the board on the corner refers to as "A new community nestled within rolling countryside." Well....whatever....
Welcome to Downland More of the large new housing development to the east of Wantage.
Welcome to Downland
More of the large new housing development to the east of Wantage.
New Bus Terminus, Kingsgrove Where one day soon people will wait for the bus.
Just now it's the buses that are waiting for the people. The shelter and turnaround have been completed but there aren't any houses yet.
New Bus Terminus, Kingsgrove
Where one day soon people will wait for the bus. Just now it's the buses that are waiting for the people. The shelter and turnaround have been completed but there aren't any houses yet.
Last look at the Trees Not long until this is all houses.
Part of a large new housing site to the east of Wantage.
Last look at the Trees
Not long until this is all houses. Part of a large new housing site to the east of Wantage.
The Edge of the Building Site For the moment this looks like one of the last plots to be built on at the northern side of a large new housing site east of Wantage.
The Edge of the Building Site
For the moment this looks like one of the last plots to be built on at the northern side of a large new housing site east of Wantage.
Wantage Primary Academy Would that be what we used to call a school?
Part of a large new development on the east side of Wantage.
Wantage Primary Academy
Would that be what we used to call a school? Part of a large new development on the east side of Wantage.
Bridleway heading to Ardington Bridleway between the fields heading to Ardington
Bridleway heading to Ardington
Bridleway between the fields heading to Ardington
Bridleway to Ardington Bridleway to Ardington nearing the byway to head on past the tree covered Roundabout Hill
Bridleway to Ardington
Bridleway to Ardington nearing the byway to head on past the tree covered Roundabout Hill
Chainhill Road heading to Wantage
Chainhill Road heading to Wantage
The road to West Lockinge
The road to West Lockinge
Walking the dog at East Lockinge
Walking the dog at East Lockinge
Holy Trinity church, Ardington: churchyard (a)
Holy Trinity church, Ardington: churchyard (a)
Holy Trinity church, Ardington: churchyard (b) The CWGC grave nearest to me is Private James Alder <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/649152/james-alder/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/649152/james-alder/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and the one further up that of Private Hector Cooper <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/649153/hector-ernest-cooper/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/649153/hector-ernest-cooper/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Holy Trinity church, Ardington: churchyard (b)
The CWGC grave nearest to me is Private James Alder LinkExternal link and the one further up that of Private Hector Cooper LinkExternal link
Farmland, Lockinge
Farmland, Lockinge
Farmland, Lockinge Looking like a silage crop on the hillside rising from the byway to Wantage.
Farmland, Lockinge
Looking like a silage crop on the hillside rising from the byway to Wantage.
South front of Ardington House The veranda of four timber columns on the garden side is a later edition to the  early Georgian  frontage. The pediment over the central three bays displays the arms of the Vernon family who owned the house in the early 19th century.
South front of Ardington House
The veranda of four timber columns on the garden side is a later edition to the early Georgian frontage. The pediment over the central three bays displays the arms of the Vernon family who owned the house in the early 19th century.
Imperial staircase in Ardington House As Richard Lethbridge notes in his New Shell Guide of 1988, all the rooms within Ardington House are quite small and intimate apart from the hall, which extends through the whole width of the building and is dominated by this grand staircase beginning as two parallel arms and returning as a single suspended flight, with thin twisted balusters and no visible support.  This notable feature, designed by Thomas Strong, is thought to have been influenced by Sir John Vanbrugh’s similar creation at King’s Weston in Bristol <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST5477">ST5477</a>, completed a few years earlier.
Imperial staircase in Ardington House
As Richard Lethbridge notes in his New Shell Guide of 1988, all the rooms within Ardington House are quite small and intimate apart from the hall, which extends through the whole width of the building and is dominated by this grand staircase beginning as two parallel arms and returning as a single suspended flight, with thin twisted balusters and no visible support. This notable feature, designed by Thomas Strong, is thought to have been influenced by Sir John Vanbrugh’s similar creation at King’s Weston in Bristol ST5477, completed a few years earlier.
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Arn Hill is located at Grid Ref: SU4287 (Lat: 51.582037, Lng: -1.3915649)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: Vale of White Horse

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.582037,-1.3915649
East Lockinge
Place: village
Wikidata: Q5328856
Lat/Long: 51.5854167/-1.3876998
Historic: memorial
Lat/Long: 51.5843868/-1.3884397
West Lockinge Farm
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 51.5863066/-1.3917551
Kitford Lodge
Place: isolated_dwelling
Lat/Long: 51.5791406/-1.3871426
Arnhill Park
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 51.5808078/-1.3910562
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