Bunker's Hill

Hill, Mountain in Bedfordshire

England

Bunker's Hill

Turnpike Farm, Sutton, Beds on the B1040 Biggleswade Road.
Turnpike Farm, Sutton, Beds Credit: Rodney Burton

Bunker's Hill is a prominent landmark located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. This hill is often referred to as a "hill" rather than a "mountain" due to its moderate height and gentle slopes. It is situated near the village of Barton-le-Clay, approximately 8 miles north of Luton.

With an elevation of around 594 feet above sea level, Bunker's Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is covered in lush greenery, primarily consisting of grass and small shrubs, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

Bunker's Hill holds historical significance as it played a role during the English Civil War in the 17th century. It is believed that the hill was used as a vantage point by both the Royalist and Parliamentarian forces, allowing them to monitor the movements of their opponents.

Today, Bunker's Hill is a protected area, designated as a Local Nature Reserve, preserving its natural beauty and historical importance. Visitors can explore the hill through various footpaths and trails, offering a wonderful opportunity to experience the tranquility of the countryside.

The hill is easily accessible, with nearby parking facilities and public transportation options. Additionally, there are picnic areas and benches available, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the stunning views. Bunker's Hill is a true gem of Bedfordshire, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and historical significance.

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Bunker's Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.116581/-0.2612605 or Grid Reference TL1947. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Turnpike Farm, Sutton, Beds on the B1040 Biggleswade Road.
Turnpike Farm, Sutton, Beds
on the B1040 Biggleswade Road.
Winter wheat, Sutton, Beds on Fen Farm SW of Carthagena Road.
Winter wheat, Sutton, Beds
on Fen Farm SW of Carthagena Road.
Lupin crop, Sutton, Beds on sandy soils (Frilford series – argillic brown sands); view from Carthgena Road towards the wooded Greensand ridge.
Lupin crop, Sutton, Beds
on sandy soils (Frilford series – argillic brown sands); view from Carthgena Road towards the wooded Greensand ridge.
Sandy Heath TV Transmitter Sandy Heath TV transmitter (lots of information here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://tx.mb21.co.uk/gallery/gallerypage.php?txid=840" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://tx.mb21.co.uk/gallery/gallerypage.php?txid=840">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 here <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.thebigtower.com/live/SandyHeath/Index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.thebigtower.com/live/SandyHeath/Index.htm">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> ) with Sandy Quarry in the foreground.
Sandy Heath TV Transmitter
Sandy Heath TV transmitter (lots of information here: LinkExternal link and here LinkExternal link ) with Sandy Quarry in the foreground.
Disused sand quarry The old sand quarry workings just to the south of the Sandy Heath transmitter.
Disused sand quarry
The old sand quarry workings just to the south of the Sandy Heath transmitter.
Big foot Portobello Farm through the trees
Big foot
Portobello Farm through the trees
Sandy Station
Sandy Station
Cottages opposite Sandy Station
Cottages opposite Sandy Station
Sandy Station car park
Sandy Station car park
Woods behind Sandy Station Caesar's Camp is on the top of the hill.
Woods behind Sandy Station
Caesar's Camp is on the top of the hill.
High Street, Sandy
High Street, Sandy
House on High Street, Sandy This looks Victorian but is probably 21st century. Maybe it replaced a similar one which was there before.
House on High Street, Sandy
This looks Victorian but is probably 21st century. Maybe it replaced a similar one which was there before.
Sign on High Street, Sandy
Sign on High Street, Sandy
The Bell, Sandy
The Bell, Sandy
Potton Road between Sandy and Potton
Potton Road between Sandy and Potton
The entrance to Sandy petroleum storage depot
The entrance to Sandy petroleum storage depot
Pond by the path to Lower Caldecote
Pond by the path to Lower Caldecote
Lay-by on the A1 And Grizzly Café, closed Sundays and Mondays.
Lay-by on the A1
And Grizzly Café, closed Sundays and Mondays.
Show me another place!

Bunker's Hill is located at Grid Ref: TL1947 (Lat: 52.116581, Lng: -0.2612605)

Unitary Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

What 3 Words

///easygoing.smirking.cosmetic. Near Sandy, Bedfordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.116581,-0.2612605
Bench
Source: GPS, observation
Lat/Long: 52.11954/-0.2635753
Bench
Source: GPS, observation
Lat/Long: 52.1190229/-0.2643833
Bench
Source: GPS, observation
Lat/Long: 52.1170383/-0.2684053
Direction: 180
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 36
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.1155725/-0.2665141
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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