Love's Hill

Hill, Mountain in Northamptonshire

England

Love's Hill

Splash Lane Car Park Free car park for access to Nene Park's Rural Estate. At the end of a heavily potholed  lane, and not well advertised. But very useful.
Splash Lane Car Park Credit: Tim Heaton

Love's Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in Northamptonshire, England. Despite its name, Love's Hill is not a hill or a mountain but rather a small rise in the landscape that offers picturesque views of the surrounding countryside.

Situated in the heart of Northamptonshire, Love's Hill is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers who enjoy the peacefulness and tranquility it offers. The area is characterized by gently rolling hills and lush greenery, creating a tranquil setting for visitors to immerse themselves in nature.

The hill itself is not particularly steep, making it accessible to people of all fitness levels. It is covered in a variety of vegetation, including grasses, wildflowers, and scattered trees, providing a home to a diverse range of plant and animal species. The presence of these diverse habitats attracts birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts year-round.

The summit of Love's Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Northamptonshire countryside. On a clear day, visitors can see for miles, taking in the patchwork of fields, hedgerows, and woodlands that make up this rural landscape.

Love's Hill is also steeped in history, with traces of ancient settlements and archaeological remains found in the vicinity. Local historians believe that the hill may have been used for ceremonial purposes in the past, further adding to its appeal for those interested in heritage and culture.

Overall, Love's Hill is a natural gem in Northamptonshire, offering visitors a chance to escape the bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the British countryside.

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Love's Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.570259/-0.33116806 or Grid Reference TL1398. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Splash Lane Car Park Free car park for access to Nene Park's Rural Estate. At the end of a heavily potholed  lane, and not well advertised. But very useful.
Splash Lane Car Park
Free car park for access to Nene Park's Rural Estate. At the end of a heavily potholed lane, and not well advertised. But very useful.
Footpath across 'The Splash' Starting out along the edge of Nene Park's Rural Estate, and the flood plain of the River Nene.
Footpath across 'The Splash'
Starting out along the edge of Nene Park's Rural Estate, and the flood plain of the River Nene.
The Nene Valley Railway line crossing Splash Dike "Nene Valley Railway is the UK’s leading international steam attraction ... " <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.nvr.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.nvr.org.uk/">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 Nene Valley Railway line crossing Splash Dike
"Nene Valley Railway is the UK’s leading international steam attraction ... " LinkExternal link
Castor Mills A mid 19th century tower windmill and, behind left, an early 19th century water mill undergoing restoration  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162635" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162635">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>
Castor Mills
A mid 19th century tower windmill and, behind left, an early 19th century water mill undergoing restoration LinkExternal link
The Hereward Way crossing Back Dike The dike is a short, separate course of the Nene supplying Castor Mill. The small area of land to the left of the bridge, essentially an island between two courses of the river, is Nene Park's 'East Holmes' (see description for <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7110621">TL1097 : Footpath along West Holmes</a>)
The Hereward Way crossing Back Dike
The dike is a short, separate course of the Nene supplying Castor Mill. The small area of land to the left of the bridge, essentially an island between two courses of the river, is Nene Park's 'East Holmes' (see description for TL1097 : Footpath along West Holmes)
Alwalton Lock A common lock type on the Nene: a steel guillotine lock gate on the downstream side, and 'conventional' double 'V door', wooden gates upstream.
Alwalton Lock
A common lock type on the Nene: a steel guillotine lock gate on the downstream side, and 'conventional' double 'V door', wooden gates upstream.
The Nene flood plain west of Peterborough The Roman garrison town of Durobrivae used to sit on the far bank of the Nene, behind the line of trees  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durobrivae_(Water_Newton)" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durobrivae_(Water_Newton)">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 Nene flood plain west of Peterborough
The Roman garrison town of Durobrivae used to sit on the far bank of the Nene, behind the line of trees LinkExternal link
The Hereward Way by the River Nene Hereward Way is a long-distance footpath that links the Viking Way at Oakham with the Peddars Way at Knettishall Heath, near Thetford.
The path takes its name after Hereward the Wake, the 11th century leader who fought against William the Conqueror, and had his base on the Isle of Ely that is located near the middle part of the path.
The Hereward Way by the River Nene
Hereward Way is a long-distance footpath that links the Viking Way at Oakham with the Peddars Way at Knettishall Heath, near Thetford. The path takes its name after Hereward the Wake, the 11th century leader who fought against William the Conqueror, and had his base on the Isle of Ely that is located near the middle part of the path.
Site of former Roman bridge across the Nene? The Roman road Ermine Street is believed to have crossed the River Nene at about this point, and run in to the small town of Durobrivae (=‘settlement/fort by the river crossing/bridges’) on the opposite bank <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.nenevalleyarchaeology.co.uk/durobrivae-1" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.nenevalleyarchaeology.co.uk/durobrivae-1">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>
Site of former Roman bridge across the Nene?
The Roman road Ermine Street is believed to have crossed the River Nene at about this point, and run in to the small town of Durobrivae (=‘settlement/fort by the river crossing/bridges’) on the opposite bank LinkExternal link
The Nene Valley Railway For a history of Steam Locomotive '34081 92 Squadron' see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/34081-92-squadron/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/34081-92-squadron/">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 Nene Valley Railway
For a history of Steam Locomotive '34081 92 Squadron' see LinkExternal link
Track along Splash Dike The Nene Way joins from the right, and a path into Castor crosses the dike on the left. This track along Splash Dike is shown as a bridleway on the Nene Park map
Track along Splash Dike
The Nene Way joins from the right, and a path into Castor crosses the dike on the left. This track along Splash Dike is shown as a bridleway on the Nene Park map
Former Windmill Windmill near Castor on the River Nene.
Former Windmill
Windmill near Castor on the River Nene.
Footpath near the River Nene Sharp turn in the path near Castor.
Footpath near the River Nene
Sharp turn in the path near Castor.
River Nene Footpath Footpath along the edge of the Nene.
River Nene Footpath
Footpath along the edge of the Nene.
Nene Way Footpath near Castor.
Nene Way
Footpath near Castor.
Lynch Bridge Nene Valley Railway, near Peterborough.
Lynch Bridge
Nene Valley Railway, near Peterborough.
Ferry Meadows Prominent tree, in Ferry Meadows.
Ferry Meadows
Prominent tree, in Ferry Meadows.
Landy Green Way Marked as a footpath. But a parish council notice says that horse riders have temporary permission to use it (i.e.treat it as a bridleway?).
Landy Green Way
Marked as a footpath. But a parish council notice says that horse riders have temporary permission to use it (i.e.treat it as a bridleway?).
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Love's Hill is located at Grid Ref: TL1398 (Lat: 52.570259, Lng: -0.33116806)

Division: Soke of Peterborough

Unitary Authority: Peterborough

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Located within 500m of 52.570259,-0.33116806
Barrier: height_restrictor
Maxheight: 2.2
Note: Hight 2.1m
Lat/Long: 52.5709343/-0.3264945
Crossing
Bicycle: yes
Crossing: unmarked
Kerb: lowered
Lat/Long: 52.5707281/-0.328226
Information: guidepost
Ncn Milepost: rowe
Sustrans Ref: MP976
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.570893/-0.327541
Fixme: check
Note: Is this the exact boundary between the 30mph and 20mph zones? (New 20mph noticed Jan 2021)
Lat/Long: 52.5697271/-0.3377952
Turning Loop
Lat/Long: 52.5696672/-0.3322785
Bench
Backrest: yes
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 52.5695369/-0.3355146
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 52.5723997/-0.324724
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