Beech Hill

Hill, Mountain in Bedfordshire

England

Beech Hill

B5704 London Road towards Woburn The people on the right are making their way into Woburn Park by Ivy Lodge. There is a public footpath.
B5704 London Road towards Woburn Credit: Robin Webster

Beech Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, it forms part of the Chiltern Hills, a range of chalk hills that extend across several counties in the south-east of England. Although referred to as a "hill," Beech Hill is often considered more of a gentle slope due to its relatively gradual incline.

With an elevation of approximately 188 meters (617 feet) above sea level, Beech Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is covered in a mix of beech and oak trees, providing a picturesque and tranquil setting for visitors. Its name is derived from the abundance of beech trees that populate the area.

Beech Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and hikers. It boasts a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails that wind their way through the scenic woodland and open fields. These paths offer opportunities for exploration and provide access to the hill's summit, where visitors can admire the breathtaking vistas.

The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various bird species, butterflies, and wildflowers. It serves as an important habitat for wildlife and contributes to the biodiversity of the region.

Beech Hill is easily accessible by road, with several parking areas available nearby. Its close proximity to the town of Luton makes it a popular destination for both local residents and tourists seeking a peaceful retreat in nature.

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Beech Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.976947/-0.5951295 or Grid Reference SP9631. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B5704 London Road towards Woburn The people on the right are making their way into Woburn Park by Ivy Lodge. There is a public footpath.
B5704 London Road towards Woburn
The people on the right are making their way into Woburn Park by Ivy Lodge. There is a public footpath.
B5704 London Road at turning for Potsgrove The B5704 heads north towards Woburn.
B5704 London Road at turning for Potsgrove
The B5704 heads north towards Woburn.
B5704 London Road towards Woburn
B5704 London Road towards Woburn
Chinese Dairy and Pond On the Woburn Abbey Estate, a folly dairy
Chinese Dairy and Pond
On the Woburn Abbey Estate, a folly dairy
Woburn Park - Ducks and geese on Horse Pond Looking across the southern end of Horse Pond in Woburn Park with numerous ducks and geese (mostly the latter) in evidence.
Woburn Park - Ducks and geese on Horse Pond
Looking across the southern end of Horse Pond in Woburn Park with numerous ducks and geese (mostly the latter) in evidence.
Woburn Park - Horse Pond Looking along the length of the long, narrow Horse Pond in Woburn Park.
Woburn Park - Horse Pond
Looking along the length of the long, narrow Horse Pond in Woburn Park.
Woburn Park - View to the Abbey Looking across a stretch of Woburn Park to the Abbey. Hidden in a dip is Basin Pond. Deer and wildfowl dot the intervening land.
Woburn Park - View to the Abbey
Looking across a stretch of Woburn Park to the Abbey. Hidden in a dip is Basin Pond. Deer and wildfowl dot the intervening land.
Woburn Park - Deer in front of Basin Pond A thin sliver of Basin Pond can be seen in the mid-distance with numerous birds including a large swan. In front of them two Red Deer quietly munch on the grass.
Woburn Park - Deer in front of Basin Pond
A thin sliver of Basin Pond can be seen in the mid-distance with numerous birds including a large swan. In front of them two Red Deer quietly munch on the grass.
Woburn Park - Edge of Basin Pond Looking along part of the perimeter of Basin Pond with much wildfowl in evidence, in particular numerous swans.
Woburn Park - Edge of Basin Pond
Looking along part of the perimeter of Basin Pond with much wildfowl in evidence, in particular numerous swans.
Woburn Park - Two swans Two swans glide serenely past on Basin Pond looking rather like a floating 22
Woburn Park - Two swans
Two swans glide serenely past on Basin Pond looking rather like a floating 22
Woburn Park - Two Red Deer in the Deer Park Two Red Deer Stags, one either side of the 'Deer Reserve - No Public Access' sign.
Woburn Park - Two Red Deer in the Deer Park
Two Red Deer Stags, one either side of the 'Deer Reserve - No Public Access' sign.
Woburn Park - Red Deer stag A side-on view of one of the fine Red Deer stags to be seen in Woburn Park.
Woburn Park - Red Deer stag
A side-on view of one of the fine Red Deer stags to be seen in Woburn Park.
Woburn Park - Trotting stag This stag, which seems to have a slightly mottled hind-quarters was trotting away from Basin Pond. A little while later its trot turned into a pronky run.
Woburn Park - Trotting stag
This stag, which seems to have a slightly mottled hind-quarters was trotting away from Basin Pond. A little while later its trot turned into a pronky run.
Woburn Park - A Red Deer stag holds his ground The Red Deer in Woburn Park are quite used to people and are not easily spooked - though you can't get too close! This one let me take his portrait while keeping a wary eye on me.
Woburn Park - A Red Deer stag holds his ground
The Red Deer in Woburn Park are quite used to people and are not easily spooked - though you can't get too close! This one let me take his portrait while keeping a wary eye on me.
Woburn Park - Backlit Red Deer The suffuse light illuminated this Red Deer stag from behind, rather losing the detail from his antlers.
Woburn Park - Backlit Red Deer
The suffuse light illuminated this Red Deer stag from behind, rather losing the detail from his antlers.
Woburn Park - Red Deer running This Red Deer, one of the two seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7374128">SP9532 : Woburn Park - Two Red Deer in the Deer Park</a> was now running towards his companion who had already scuttled off to Shoulder of Mutton Pond. Both of these deer 'pronked' somewhat as they ran.
Woburn Park - Red Deer running
This Red Deer, one of the two seen in SP9532 : Woburn Park - Two Red Deer in the Deer Park was now running towards his companion who had already scuttled off to Shoulder of Mutton Pond. Both of these deer 'pronked' somewhat as they ran.
Farmland, Milton Bryan A footpath through wheat to the north-east of the village.
Farmland, Milton Bryan
A footpath through wheat to the north-east of the village.
Farmland, Potsgrove A bridleway through oats climbs towards the B5704.
Farmland, Potsgrove
A bridleway through oats climbs towards the B5704.
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Beech Hill is located at Grid Ref: SP9631 (Lat: 51.976947, Lng: -0.5951295)

Unitary Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

What 3 Words

///crouching.impulse.kings. Near Woburn, Bedfordshire

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