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Castle Hill

Hill, Mountain in Leicestershire Hinckley and Bosworth

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Castle Hill

Farmland along Groby Road, Anstey
Farmland along Groby Road, Anstey Credit: Mat Fascione

Castle Hill is a prominent landmark located in Leicestershire, England. Despite its name, it is not a castle in the traditional sense, but rather a hill that offers picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. Situated near the village of Kirby Muxloe, Castle Hill is known for its historical significance and natural beauty.

Rising to an elevation of approximately 180 meters (590 feet), Castle Hill stands as a testament to the region's rich history. The hill features the remnants of a medieval castle, which was constructed in the 15th century by Lord Hastings. The castle was intended to serve as a fortified manor house, but its construction was never fully completed, resulting in an incomplete structure. Today, only a few sections of the castle's outer walls and moat remain, providing visitors with a glimpse into the past.

Aside from its historical significance, Castle Hill is also cherished for its stunning views. From the summit, visitors can enjoy sweeping panoramas of the Leicestershire countryside, including rolling hills, lush greenery, and charming villages. The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, who can explore the surrounding area through various walking and cycling trails.

Castle Hill is easily accessible and offers ample parking facilities for visitors. It provides a peaceful and tranquil setting, making it an ideal spot for picnics, photography, and relaxation. With its historical allure and natural beauty, Castle Hill is a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists seeking a taste of Leicestershire's past and its scenic landscapes.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.665581/-1.2240054 or Grid Reference SK5207. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland along Groby Road, Anstey
Farmland along Groby Road, Anstey
All Saints' church, Newtown Linford A predominantly late medieval church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1074679?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1074679?section=official-list-entry">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>
All Saints' church, Newtown Linford
A predominantly late medieval church LinkExternal link
Lychgate, Newtown Linford
Lychgate, Newtown Linford
Police Box, Newtown Linford Dates from about 1931 but only on this site since 1952. One of only two remaining police boxes in Leicestershire <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1475527?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1475527?section=official-list-entry">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>
Police Box, Newtown Linford
Dates from about 1931 but only on this site since 1952. One of only two remaining police boxes in Leicestershire LinkExternal link
The A50 heading north-west out of Leicester Good, wide cycle paths on a busy dual carriageway
The A50 heading north-west out of Leicester
Good, wide cycle paths on a busy dual carriageway
Glenfield Millennium Green Well maintained, popular local amenity <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://glenfieldmillenniumgreen.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://glenfieldmillenniumgreen.weebly.com/">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>
Glenfield Millennium Green
Well maintained, popular local amenity LinkExternal link
Pedestrian and cycle path on Leicester Road about to cross the A46 I can't find any information about 'Route 2'
Pedestrian and cycle path on Leicester Road about to cross the A46
I can't find any information about 'Route 2'
Footbridge over the A46 Connecting Groby to Glenfield
Footbridge over the A46
Connecting Groby to Glenfield
Former track bed of the Groby Mineral Line The line opened in 1832, and carried Charnwood granite gravel and blocks to canal wharves in Leicester <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.groby.org.uk/the-groby-granite-railway/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.groby.org.uk/the-groby-granite-railway/">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>
Former track bed of the Groby Mineral Line
The line opened in 1832, and carried Charnwood granite gravel and blocks to canal wharves in Leicester LinkExternal link
Groby Cemetery, Ratby Road, Leicester Well maintained. Regulations at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://groby.com/userfiles/files/Groby%20Village%20Cemetery%20Guidelines%20v%2010%202012.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://groby.com/userfiles/files/Groby%20Village%20Cemetery%20Guidelines%20v%2010%202012.pdf">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>
Groby Cemetery, Ratby Road, Leicester
Well maintained. Regulations at LinkExternal link
The end of Woodlands Drive, Groby A path between the houses, on the right, leads to Martinshaw Wood (behind), part of the National Forest, and links with the National Forest Way
The end of Woodlands Drive, Groby
A path between the houses, on the right, leads to Martinshaw Wood (behind), part of the National Forest, and links with the National Forest Way
The National Forest Way leading into Martinshaw Wood [Abridged from: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.nationalforest.org/about/our-history" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.nationalforest.org/about/our-history">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>]: In 1987 the Countryside Commission held a competition to select the location for what would be the first forest to be created at scale in England for one thousand years. The area chosen was called the Needwood-Charnwood bid. It spans across parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire, an area with a legacy of coal mining and heavy industry, and aims to link the two ancient Forests of Charnwood and Needwood. Substantial new woodland planting, and trees in towns and villages will create a new heavily wooded landscape covering 200 square miles of the Midlands. 8.7 million trees have been planted to date [2019], and it is recognised as one of the most ambitious and imaginative regeneration projects in the country. For a map see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.nationalforest.org/sites/default/files/components/downloads/files/National%20Forest%20Boundary%20Map.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.nationalforest.org/sites/default/files/components/downloads/files/National%20Forest%20Boundary%20Map.pdf">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>
The National Forest Way leading into Martinshaw Wood
[Abridged from: LinkExternal link]: In 1987 the Countryside Commission held a competition to select the location for what would be the first forest to be created at scale in England for one thousand years. The area chosen was called the Needwood-Charnwood bid. It spans across parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire, an area with a legacy of coal mining and heavy industry, and aims to link the two ancient Forests of Charnwood and Needwood. Substantial new woodland planting, and trees in towns and villages will create a new heavily wooded landscape covering 200 square miles of the Midlands. 8.7 million trees have been planted to date [2019], and it is recognised as one of the most ambitious and imaginative regeneration projects in the country. For a map see LinkExternal link
The Old Hall, Groby Listed Grade II, from the 15th century. Home to two queens of England: Elizabeth Woodville and Lady Jane Grey. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groby_Old_Hall" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groby_Old_Hall">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>
The Old Hall, Groby
Listed Grade II, from the 15th century. Home to two queens of England: Elizabeth Woodville and Lady Jane Grey. LinkExternal link
Church of St Philip and St James, Groby "Built in 1840 by the Earl of Stamford owing to the distance to Ratby Church from his home in Bradgate House, and ‘to the foulness of the way there’" <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.groby.org.uk/a-few-facts-about-st-philip-st-james-church/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.groby.org.uk/a-few-facts-about-st-philip-st-james-church/">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>
Church of St Philip and St James, Groby
"Built in 1840 by the Earl of Stamford owing to the distance to Ratby Church from his home in Bradgate House, and ‘to the foulness of the way there’" LinkExternal link
Groby Pool (SSSI) Said to be the largest natural expanse of water in Leicestershire, though opinions differ as to how natural the pool is <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.groby.org.uk/the-history-of-groby-pool/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.groby.org.uk/the-history-of-groby-pool/">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>
Groby Pool (SSSI)
Said to be the largest natural expanse of water in Leicestershire, though opinions differ as to how natural the pool is LinkExternal link
Exit from the churchyard of St Philip and St James, Groby Beyond the gate is the Old Cottage (no. 30 Markfield Road), a Listed Grade II cottage from the 16th century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1361385?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1361385?section=official-list-entry">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>
Exit from the churchyard of St Philip and St James, Groby
Beyond the gate is the Old Cottage (no. 30 Markfield Road), a Listed Grade II cottage from the 16th century LinkExternal link
Footpath north of Groby Pool The path runs north-east from Newtown Linford Lane into the quarried Precambrian terrain of Charnwood
Footpath north of Groby Pool
The path runs north-east from Newtown Linford Lane into the quarried Precambrian terrain of Charnwood
Track carrying footpath to Anstey
Track carrying footpath to Anstey
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Castle Hill is located at Grid Ref: SK5207 (Lat: 52.665581, Lng: -1.2240054)

Administrative County: Leicestershire

District: Hinckley and Bosworth

Police Authority: Leicestershire

What 3 Words

///racks.gladiators.mimic. Near Ratby, Leicestershire

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