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Coldharbour Hill

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Coldharbour Hill

High Street, Harrold As seen from opposite the United Reformed chapel looking east.
High Street, Harrold Credit: David Kemp

Coldharbour Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is part of the Chiltern Hills, a range that stretches across several counties in the southeast of England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 250 meters (820 feet), it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping sides, covered in a patchwork of vibrant green fields, woodlands, and hedgerows. It is predominantly composed of chalk, a characteristic feature of the Chiltern Hills, which gives the landscape a distinctive white appearance.

Coldharbour Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers. Numerous walking paths and trails crisscross the hill, allowing visitors to explore its diverse flora and fauna. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and a wide range of bird species.

At the summit of Coldharbour Hill, there is a viewpoint that offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the picturesque village of Toddington and the rolling hills of Bedfordshire. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the city of Milton Keynes and even the distant silhouette of the London skyline.

Overall, Coldharbour Hill is a natural beauty spot that offers visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing stunning views and a chance to immerse oneself in the idyllic English countryside.

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Coldharbour Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.199192/-0.63968199 or Grid Reference SP9356. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

High Street, Harrold As seen from opposite the United Reformed chapel looking east.
High Street, Harrold
As seen from opposite the United Reformed chapel looking east.
High Street, Harrold Looking west towards Brook Lane.
High Street, Harrold
Looking west towards Brook Lane.
Entranceway to The Mansion, Harrold This charming tree-lined driveway to The Mansion has entrance gates and piers that are Grade II listed. The gates are wrought iron with spearhead tops. The associated piers are incised with trefoil heads to each panel and they are surmounted by urn shaped finials.
Entranceway to The Mansion, Harrold
This charming tree-lined driveway to The Mansion has entrance gates and piers that are Grade II listed. The gates are wrought iron with spearhead tops. The associated piers are incised with trefoil heads to each panel and they are surmounted by urn shaped finials.
Tollgate Cottages near Lavendon This was once a turnpike road (Kimbolton-Lavendon) which came under a turnpike trust in 1802. A tollgate was located at this point on the county border between Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. Tollgate Cottages on the left are in Bucks and Southfields Farm Cottage, hidden in the trees on the right is in Beds.
Tollgate Cottages near Lavendon
This was once a turnpike road (Kimbolton-Lavendon) which came under a turnpike trust in 1802. A tollgate was located at this point on the county border between Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. Tollgate Cottages on the left are in Bucks and Southfields Farm Cottage, hidden in the trees on the right is in Beds.
Disused Reservoir at Western Corner of Slipe Wood This water reservoir has brick walls with a timber roof covered in corrugated iron sheeting. The structure is about 15 x 30 feet and is sunk into the ground to provide a deep tank now disused, dry and filling with debris. Some while ago an elderly villager suggested that it had been used to provide water for steam engines & ploughs which is plausible given this isolated arable farming location.
Disused Reservoir at Western Corner of Slipe Wood
This water reservoir has brick walls with a timber roof covered in corrugated iron sheeting. The structure is about 15 x 30 feet and is sunk into the ground to provide a deep tank now disused, dry and filling with debris. Some while ago an elderly villager suggested that it had been used to provide water for steam engines & ploughs which is plausible given this isolated arable farming location.
Three Shire Bridleway & the Fir Tree Planting Although described in local history books as the Fir Tree Planting, this spinney now mostly consists of deciduous trees through which the Three Shire Bridleway passes along its eastern edge along the Northants/Beds county border. In this northerly looking view, Bedfordshire is over the hedge to the right whilst the camera is in Northants.
Three Shire Bridleway & the Fir Tree Planting
Although described in local history books as the Fir Tree Planting, this spinney now mostly consists of deciduous trees through which the Three Shire Bridleway passes along its eastern edge along the Northants/Beds county border. In this northerly looking view, Bedfordshire is over the hedge to the right whilst the camera is in Northants.
Building Remnants at Daisy Castle near Harrold Despite its name there were no buildings of any great age at this site which has now been all but cleared with only dry ponds and trackways left to serve it. Close to Templegrove Spinney, the site which had modest domestic and agricultural buildings was first shown on a local estate map of 1836. Although cleared some years ago and with only a few remnants left, the site is still marked on modern OS maps.
Building Remnants at Daisy Castle near Harrold
Despite its name there were no buildings of any great age at this site which has now been all but cleared with only dry ponds and trackways left to serve it. Close to Templegrove Spinney, the site which had modest domestic and agricultural buildings was first shown on a local estate map of 1836. Although cleared some years ago and with only a few remnants left, the site is still marked on modern OS maps.
Harvest Gathered in at Dungee Farm This view of the recently harvested cornfield looks to the north-east from the bridleway that emerges on the north side of Park Wood near Harrold. Dungee Farm is visible beyond the edge of the nearby woods. In the far-distance and on the skyline from left to right are Dungee, Forty Acre and Great Odell Woods.
Harvest Gathered in at Dungee Farm
This view of the recently harvested cornfield looks to the north-east from the bridleway that emerges on the north side of Park Wood near Harrold. Dungee Farm is visible beyond the edge of the nearby woods. In the far-distance and on the skyline from left to right are Dungee, Forty Acre and Great Odell Woods.
Milton Keynes Boundary Walk & Footpath to Harrold Viewed looking to the south-east from the Three Shire Way, the Milton Keynes Boundary Walk skirts the northern edge of Nun Wood shown on the right. Further on the Walk splits and heads towards Turvey, whilst the original public footpath makes for Harrold.
Milton Keynes Boundary Walk & Footpath to Harrold
Viewed looking to the south-east from the Three Shire Way, the Milton Keynes Boundary Walk skirts the northern edge of Nun Wood shown on the right. Further on the Walk splits and heads towards Turvey, whilst the original public footpath makes for Harrold.
Cornfield beside the Slipe Wood near Harrold Viewed from the Three Shire Bridleway looking to the south-east, Slipe Wood on the left is a County Wildlife site. Nun Wood & Lavendon Wood are in the distance on the right. The cornfield is in the process of being harvested.
Cornfield beside the Slipe Wood near Harrold
Viewed from the Three Shire Bridleway looking to the south-east, Slipe Wood on the left is a County Wildlife site. Nun Wood & Lavendon Wood are in the distance on the right. The cornfield is in the process of being harvested.
Electricity Pylons near Harrold Park Farm These pylons march off into the distance dropping down over the River Great Ouse Valley towards Bedford. Harrold Park Wood is on the left.
Electricity Pylons near Harrold Park Farm
These pylons march off into the distance dropping down over the River Great Ouse Valley towards Bedford. Harrold Park Wood is on the left.
Pond adjacent to Three Shire Bridleway This pond is a surprise in that it is essentially on the top of the ridge along which this part of the Three Shire Bridleway passes. Where does the water come from? It clearly forms a wildlife oasis that drains westward down a shallow valley towards Bozeat.
Pond adjacent to Three Shire Bridleway
This pond is a surprise in that it is essentially on the top of the ridge along which this part of the Three Shire Bridleway passes. Where does the water come from? It clearly forms a wildlife oasis that drains westward down a shallow valley towards Bozeat.
Trig Point near Lavendon Wood The trig point is to be found close to the SE corner of Lavendon Wood beside a farm track. As shown in this winter view, it is somewhat buried in a hedge and may well be hard to spot in summer when the hedge has grown out.
Trig Point near Lavendon Wood
The trig point is to be found close to the SE corner of Lavendon Wood beside a farm track. As shown in this winter view, it is somewhat buried in a hedge and may well be hard to spot in summer when the hedge has grown out.
Bench Mark on Trig Point near Lavendon Wood This bench mark on the trig point near to the SE corner of Lavendon Wood shows the number S6836.
Bench Mark on Trig Point near Lavendon Wood
This bench mark on the trig point near to the SE corner of Lavendon Wood shows the number S6836.
Trespassers in Lavendon Wood Will Be Prosecuted! This is the entrance to a Riding through Lavendon Wood, closeby to a public footpath. The notice pinned in the trees to the left warns that 'Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted'.
Trespassers in Lavendon Wood Will Be Prosecuted!
This is the entrance to a Riding through Lavendon Wood, closeby to a public footpath. The notice pinned in the trees to the left warns that 'Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted'.
The Way to Lavendon Wood This farm track leads from a public footpath up to the southern entrance of the ancient Lavendon Wood, a County Wildlife Site with plenty of game birds and deer in evidence.
The Way to Lavendon Wood
This farm track leads from a public footpath up to the southern entrance of the ancient Lavendon Wood, a County Wildlife Site with plenty of game birds and deer in evidence.
Footpath Junction SW of Harrold The public Milton Keynes Boundary Walk swings round to the right from camera. A farm track on the near left heads to the sites of the former Nun Wood and Santon field barns. Ahead left is a public footpath and farm road to Harrold. Pictured on a frosty morning.
Footpath Junction SW of Harrold
The public Milton Keynes Boundary Walk swings round to the right from camera. A farm track on the near left heads to the sites of the former Nun Wood and Santon field barns. Ahead left is a public footpath and farm road to Harrold. Pictured on a frosty morning.
The Milton Keynes Boundary Walk SW of Harrold This part of the Boundary Walk is near the end of New Road to the south-west of Harrold. The disused trailer visible on the right was formerly used to haul tree trunks, probably from the nearby Lavendon and Nun Woods.
The Milton Keynes Boundary Walk SW of Harrold
This part of the Boundary Walk is near the end of New Road to the south-west of Harrold. The disused trailer visible on the right was formerly used to haul tree trunks, probably from the nearby Lavendon and Nun Woods.
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Coldharbour Hill is located at Grid Ref: SP9356 (Lat: 52.199192, Lng: -0.63968199)

Unitary Authority: Bedford

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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