Bee Hill

Hill, Mountain in Rutland

England

Bee Hill

Moles Lane towards Thorpe by Water
Moles Lane towards Thorpe by Water Credit: Andrew Tatlow

Bee Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Rutland, England. It is situated near the village of Manton, just south of Rutland Water, the largest man-made lake in the United Kingdom. Rising to an elevation of approximately 120 meters (394 feet), Bee Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the picturesque Rutland Water.

The hill is part of the wider Rutland Heights, a range of hills that stretches across Rutland and neighboring Leicestershire. Bee Hill is known for its distinctive shape, with a gently sloping eastern side and a steeper western face. The hill is primarily composed of limestone, a characteristic feature of the Rutland area.

Bee Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It is surrounded by beautiful walking trails and footpaths that allow visitors to explore the area's rich flora and fauna. The hill is particularly renowned for its diverse bird population, with various species of birds of prey frequently spotted soaring above the hillside.

The summit of Bee Hill is crowned with a small copse of trees, providing a tranquil spot for visitors to rest and take in the breathtaking views. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the eye can reach, with the rolling hills of Rutland and Leicestershire stretching out in all directions.

Overall, Bee Hill is a natural gem within the Rutland landscape, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside.

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Bee Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.560582/-0.6978069 or Grid Reference SP8896. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Moles Lane towards Thorpe by Water
Moles Lane towards Thorpe by Water
Lyddington Bede House English Heritage property at the extreme south of the square.
Lyddington Bede House
English Heritage property at the extreme south of the square.
Lyddington Bede House, Lyddington Set beside the church of a picturesque ironstone village, Lyddington Bede House originated as the late medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln. By 1600 it had passed to Sir Thomas Cecil, son of Queen Elizabeth's chief minister, who converted it into an almshouse for twelve poor 'bedesmen' over 30 years old and two women (over 45), all free of lunacy, leprosy or the French pox. Visitors can wander through the bedesmen's rooms, with their tiny windows and fireplaces, and view the former bishops' Great Chamber with its beautifully carved ceiling cornice. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConProperty.65" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConProperty.65">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>
Lyddington Bede House, Lyddington
Set beside the church of a picturesque ironstone village, Lyddington Bede House originated as the late medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln. By 1600 it had passed to Sir Thomas Cecil, son of Queen Elizabeth's chief minister, who converted it into an almshouse for twelve poor 'bedesmen' over 30 years old and two women (over 45), all free of lunacy, leprosy or the French pox. Visitors can wander through the bedesmen's rooms, with their tiny windows and fireplaces, and view the former bishops' Great Chamber with its beautifully carved ceiling cornice. See LinkExternal link
St Andrews Church & Lyddington Bede House, Lyddington Just on the southern extremity of the grid square, looking at St Andrews Church to the south (left) and Lyddington Bede House to the west (right).
St Andrews Church & Lyddington Bede House, Lyddington
Just on the southern extremity of the grid square, looking at St Andrews Church to the south (left) and Lyddington Bede House to the west (right).
St Andrews Church, Lyddington On the northern side of Church Lane.
St Andrews Church, Lyddington
On the northern side of Church Lane.
St Andrews Church, Lyddington The southern side, from Church Lane.
St Andrews Church, Lyddington
The southern side, from Church Lane.
Lyddington Bede House & St Andrews Church, Lyddington This shows the proximity of the two buildings.
Lyddington Bede House & St Andrews Church, Lyddington
This shows the proximity of the two buildings.
Minor road from Gretton to Lyddington View north along the road before it crosses a small stream just south of the intersection with the B672
Minor road from Gretton to Lyddington
View north along the road before it crosses a small stream just south of the intersection with the B672
Short track off B672 The track runs south towards the Welland River, but stops at the line of trees in the distance.
Short track off B672
The track runs south towards the Welland River, but stops at the line of trees in the distance.
Entrance to Thorpe by Water A cul-de-sac hamlet with fine stone houses on the north bank of the River Welland
Entrance to Thorpe by Water
A cul-de-sac hamlet with fine stone houses on the north bank of the River Welland
Driveway to Southfield Lodge
Driveway to Southfield Lodge
Road Junction The road from Lyddington to Uppingham passes the end of an unclassified road. Lyddington is visible in the distance.
Road Junction
The road from Lyddington to Uppingham passes the end of an unclassified road. Lyddington is visible in the distance.
Moles Lane from its southern end The church spire at the middle right is at Seaton
Moles Lane from its southern end
The church spire at the middle right is at Seaton
B672 towards Caldecott
B672 towards Caldecott
B672 towards Morcott
B672 towards Morcott
Footpath in Northamptonshire From Gretton to Thorpe by Water the footpath crosses a field approaching the county boundary and Rutland. The crop is well established by June 2006 but the line of the path is only starting to yellow where it has been sprayed out to mark the route on the ground.
Footpath in Northamptonshire
From Gretton to Thorpe by Water the footpath crosses a field approaching the county boundary and Rutland. The crop is well established by June 2006 but the line of the path is only starting to yellow where it has been sprayed out to mark the route on the ground.
The Road  into Lyddington.
The Road into Lyddington.
Field boundary A small stream is behind the trees and bushes to the right.
Field boundary
A small stream is behind the trees and bushes to the right.
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Bee Hill is located at Grid Ref: SP8896 (Lat: 52.560582, Lng: -0.6978069)

Unitary Authority: Rutland

Police Authority: Leicestershire

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