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Furze Hill

Hill, Mountain in Berkshire

England

Furze Hill

Red Berries at Coombesbury Farm Colourful winter fruit beside Coombesbury Lane. Very neat along here. It looks like a private drive, but it's an ordinary road.
Red Berries at Coombesbury Farm Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Furze Hill is a picturesque hill located in Berkshire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, the hill offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Standing at an elevation of approximately 200 meters (656 feet), it is often referred to as a hill rather than a mountain due to its relatively modest height.

Covered in a mix of lush greenery and heather, Furze Hill is renowned for its natural beauty. The hill is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various species of wildflowers, birds, and small mammals. The area is particularly known for its vibrant displays of bluebells during the spring season, attracting nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

The hill is easily accessible and offers a network of well-maintained walking trails, making it popular among hikers and walkers. Visitors can take leisurely strolls or more challenging hikes to the summit, where they can enjoy panoramic views of the Berkshire countryside. On clear days, it is even possible to catch glimpses of the distant Chiltern Hills and the North Wessex Downs.

Furze Hill is also steeped in history, with remnants of ancient settlements and burial mounds found in the area. Archaeological evidence suggests that the hill has been inhabited for thousands of years, offering a glimpse into the region's rich past.

Overall, Furze Hill in Berkshire is a stunning natural attraction that combines scenic beauty, wildlife, and historical significance, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.412925/-1.386622 or Grid Reference SU4268. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Red Berries at Coombesbury Farm Colourful winter fruit beside Coombesbury Lane. Very neat along here. It looks like a private drive, but it's an ordinary road.
Red Berries at Coombesbury Farm
Colourful winter fruit beside Coombesbury Lane. Very neat along here. It looks like a private drive, but it's an ordinary road.
Lower Farm, Ownham Upper Farm is on the other side of the trees.
Lower Farm, Ownham
Upper Farm is on the other side of the trees.
Track to Huntsgreen Farm, Hunt's Green
Track to Huntsgreen Farm, Hunt's Green
The Lambourn at Hunt's Green
The Lambourn at Hunt's Green
Swan on the Lambourn This is a side channel around some old water meadows.
Swan on the Lambourn
This is a side channel around some old water meadows.
Lambourn Valley Way in the Snow In a wood called Jannaways.
Lambourn Valley Way in the Snow
In a wood called Jannaways.
Sluice Gate on the Lambourn The river divides into several channels here and flows around some old water meadows.
Sluice Gate on the Lambourn
The river divides into several channels here and flows around some old water meadows.
Path to Bagnor From Boxford the path to Bagnor goes left by Jannaways
Path to Bagnor
From Boxford the path to Bagnor goes left by Jannaways
Snowdrops at Jannaways The Lambourn Valley Path passes through copses of woodland in this area, in which we found snowdrops in profusion. Spring is coming.
Snowdrops at Jannaways
The Lambourn Valley Path passes through copses of woodland in this area, in which we found snowdrops in profusion. Spring is coming.
Snowdrops at Jannaways The Lambourn Valley Path passes through copses of woodland in this area, in which we found snowdrops in profusion. Spring is coming.
Snowdrops at Jannaways
The Lambourn Valley Path passes through copses of woodland in this area, in which we found snowdrops in profusion. Spring is coming.
Felling on the Lambourn There had been a lot of felling in the area. The trees, and the sawdust, were very red. This is exactly the colour we saw. What species of tree is this? The river I know, it is the Lambourn.
Felling on the Lambourn
There had been a lot of felling in the area. The trees, and the sawdust, were very red. This is exactly the colour we saw. What species of tree is this? The river I know, it is the Lambourn.
Bridge over the Lambourn This is just a small farm accommodation bridge. There has been a lot of tree felling in the area, so I'm hugging the one that wasn't taken down. What species please?
Bridge over the Lambourn
This is just a small farm accommodation bridge. There has been a lot of tree felling in the area, so I'm hugging the one that wasn't taken down. What species please?
River Lambourn One of the braided streams of the river. I don't know whether the scaffold piling is intended to be permanent, but it look rather ugly.
River Lambourn
One of the braided streams of the river. I don't know whether the scaffold piling is intended to be permanent, but it look rather ugly.
Old entrance lodge, Benham Park. Benham Park is a Georgian mansion which was built for Lord Craven in 1775. It is now an office complex and the entrance is now at the other end of the park near the A4/A34 junction.
Old entrance lodge, Benham Park.
Benham Park is a Georgian mansion which was built for Lord Craven in 1775. It is now an office complex and the entrance is now at the other end of the park near the A4/A34 junction.
Benham Valence: near Speen and Newbury This location of this stately building is now an office park. The main building is situated in the north western section of the grid square. The various parking areas have been cleverly disguised in wooded areas.
Benham Valence: near Speen and Newbury
This location of this stately building is now an office park. The main building is situated in the north western section of the grid square. The various parking areas have been cleverly disguised in wooded areas.
Gates to Benham Valence These gates are at the east lodge on the A4 to Hungerford. This once country estate is now a business park.
Gates to Benham Valence
These gates are at the east lodge on the A4 to Hungerford. This once country estate is now a business park.
The Lake Benham Park: Near Speen and Newbury This lake view is of the far western section of the lake and situated in the centre of this grid square. This picture was taken from the north side of the lake looking south west.
The Lake Benham Park: Near Speen and Newbury
This lake view is of the far western section of the lake and situated in the centre of this grid square. This picture was taken from the north side of the lake looking south west.
Benham Marsh Lock Area This house is situated in the north western section of the square. The picture was taken from the bridge across the canal looking south west.
Benham Marsh Lock Area
This house is situated in the north western section of the square. The picture was taken from the bridge across the canal looking south west.
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Furze Hill is located at Grid Ref: SU4268 (Lat: 51.412925, Lng: -1.386622)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

What 3 Words

///emulated.farm.tidying. Near Newbury, Berkshire

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