Bella Hill

Hill, Mountain in Lincolnshire West Lindsey

England

Bella Hill

Cut Mark: Legsby, Wood Side Farm Cut bench mark on a building at Wood Side Farm.  See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6917797" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6917797">Link</a> for a wider view and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm147321" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm147321">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> for details of the mark.
Cut Mark: Legsby, Wood Side Farm Credit: Brian Westlake

Bella Hill, located in Lincolnshire, England, is a notable geographical feature known for its mysterious optical illusion. Despite its name, Bella Hill is not actually a hill or mountain but rather a flat stretch of road. The illusion occurs when a vehicle is parked at the bottom of the road, seemingly defying gravity by rolling uphill.

The phenomenon has intrigued locals and visitors alike for many years. When observing the optical illusion, it appears that vehicles effortlessly move uphill, seemingly defying the laws of physics. However, this is merely an illusion due to the surrounding landscape.

The explanation behind Bella Hill's peculiar phenomenon lies in the surrounding topography. The road is situated on a slight incline, but the surrounding land slopes downward, creating an optical illusion that makes it appear as though the road is uphill. Additionally, the area's unique combination of trees and buildings further enhances the illusion, giving the impression of an uphill slope.

Bella Hill has become a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors from far and wide who are eager to witness the gravity-defying phenomenon firsthand. Many individuals test the illusion by placing their vehicle in neutral, only to be amazed as it seemingly rolls uphill.

While Bella Hill may not be a true hill or mountain, its optical illusion continues to captivate and perplex those who visit, making it a truly fascinating natural curiosity in Lincolnshire.

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Bella Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.367535/-0.28442001 or Grid Reference TF1487. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cut Mark: Legsby, Wood Side Farm Cut bench mark on a building at Wood Side Farm.  See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6917797" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6917797">Link</a> for a wider view and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm147321" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm147321">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> for details of the mark.
Cut Mark: Legsby, Wood Side Farm
Cut bench mark on a building at Wood Side Farm. See Link for a wider view and LinkExternal link for details of the mark.
Building at Wood Side Farm There is a cut bench mark on the near angle of this building at Wood Side Farm.  See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6917795" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6917795">Link</a> for a closer view and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm147321" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm147321">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> for details of the mark.
Building at Wood Side Farm
There is a cut bench mark on the near angle of this building at Wood Side Farm. See Link for a closer view and LinkExternal link for details of the mark.
Settlement remains and village of Legsby: aerial 2023 See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI53269&resourceID=1006" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI53269&resourceID=1006">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> and
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Settlement remains and village of Legsby: aerial 2023
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Pasture and drain east of Legsby: aerial 2023 (1)
Pasture and drain east of Legsby: aerial 2023 (1)
Pasture and drain east of Legsby: aerial 2023 (2)
Pasture and drain east of Legsby: aerial 2023 (2)
Holtham Garrs
Holtham Garrs
Path through the Rape and Poppies
Path through the Rape and Poppies
Lincolnshire Alpacas
Lincolnshire Alpacas
Church of St Thomas in Legsby
Church of St Thomas in Legsby
Road towards Little London
Road towards Little London
Access land south of Willingham Woods
Access land south of Willingham Woods
Road to Sixhills
Road to Sixhills
Legsby Road at Linwood Warren
Legsby Road at Linwood Warren
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the NW face of a barn conversion. It marks a point 35.241m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the NW face of a barn conversion. It marks a point 35.241m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the SW face of St Thomas Church. It marks a point 40.337m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the SW face of St Thomas Church. It marks a point 40.337m above mean sea level.
St Thomas's church, Legsby Viewed from the south west.
St Thomas's church, Legsby
Viewed from the south west.
Interior, St Thomas's church, Legsby Taken at the 2018 Churches Festival.
Interior, St Thomas's church, Legsby
Taken at the 2018 Churches Festival.
Font, St Thomas's church, Legsby One of the more interesting things in the church.
Font, St Thomas's church, Legsby
One of the more interesting things in the church.
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Bella Hill is located at Grid Ref: TF1487 (Lat: 53.367535, Lng: -0.28442001)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: West Lindsey

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.367535,-0.28442001
Little London
Place: hamlet
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 53.3660486/-0.2849488
Post Box
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 53.3664199/-0.285481
Bus Stop
Letter Box
Naptan AtcoCode: 270000009103
Naptan Bearing: S
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Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Letter Box
Naptan NaptanCode: lingwtjt
Naptan Street: Market Rasen Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.3664239/-0.2855224
Bus Stop
Letter Box
Naptan AtcoCode: 270000014314
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Letter Box
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Letter Box
Naptan NaptanCode: linjpjaj
Naptan Street: Market Rasen Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.3664081/-0.2856733
Northwood Farm
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.3693705/-0.2865343
Bella Hill
Place: locality
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.3706074/-0.2841308
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