Black Hill

Hill, Mountain in Sussex Horsham

England

Black Hill

Bewbush Barn Church An old barn conversion. The barn predates the surrounding housing by several decade. Money was raised by the local church community over several years with the church opening in the late 1990s, and making one of the more interesting parish churches around
Bewbush Barn Church Credit: Michael of Crawley

Black Hill, located in Sussex, England, is a prominent hill that forms part of the South Downs National Park. Standing at an elevation of 280 meters (920 feet), it is not classified as a mountain but is often referred to as such due to its impressive height in relation to the surrounding landscape.

The hill is situated near the village of Harting, about 21 kilometers (13 miles) north of Chichester. It is easily accessible via footpaths and trails that wind their way through the picturesque South Downs countryside, providing visitors with breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

At the summit of Black Hill, one can enjoy panoramic vistas of the South Downs, including the nearby hills of Beacon Hill and Butser Hill. On a clear day, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the English Channel to the south. The hill's exposed location makes it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts and hikers, who can explore the diverse flora and fauna that call the area home.

Black Hill is known for its rich cultural and historical significance. It has been inhabited for centuries, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Neolithic period. The hill also boasts several ancient burial mounds, known as barrows, which provide insights into the lives and rituals of the past inhabitants.

In conclusion, Black Hill in Sussex is a stunning natural landmark that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the South Downs. Its impressive height, coupled with its historical and cultural importance, makes it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Bewbush Barn Church An old barn conversion. The barn predates the surrounding housing by several decade. Money was raised by the local church community over several years with the church opening in the late 1990s, and making one of the more interesting parish churches around
Bewbush Barn Church
An old barn conversion. The barn predates the surrounding housing by several decade. Money was raised by the local church community over several years with the church opening in the late 1990s, and making one of the more interesting parish churches around
The Dragon Public House, Colgate, West Sussex At one of the main crossroads of this small village. The pub is named after the dragon which was said to live in the nearby St. Leonards Forest.
The Dragon Public House, Colgate, West Sussex
At one of the main crossroads of this small village. The pub is named after the dragon which was said to live in the nearby St. Leonards Forest.
Water Tower, Beacon Hill, Colgate, West Sussex This concrete water tower is built near to the highest point on Beacon Hill (146m above sea level). Colgate is situated on top of a long ridge of wealdland that stretches E-W between Pease Pottage and the outskirts of Horsham. Water pressure in the area would be quite low without the use of a water tower.
Water Tower, Beacon Hill, Colgate, West Sussex
This concrete water tower is built near to the highest point on Beacon Hill (146m above sea level). Colgate is situated on top of a long ridge of wealdland that stretches E-W between Pease Pottage and the outskirts of Horsham. Water pressure in the area would be quite low without the use of a water tower.
Pease Pottage Radar Station Taking advantage of this relatively high site (140m above sea level), 80m above Gatwick airport, this is an air traffic control radar. Painted white to blend into the sky.
Pease Pottage Radar Station
Taking advantage of this relatively high site (140m above sea level), 80m above Gatwick airport, this is an air traffic control radar. Painted white to blend into the sky.
Telecoms mast, South Lodge, Pease Pottage, West Sussex One of several facilities in the area taking advantage of the relatively high altitude (water tower, radar station, reservoir). Much of the mast is masked by trees (similar to the radar station location) from most angles.
Telecoms mast, South Lodge, Pease Pottage, West Sussex
One of several facilities in the area taking advantage of the relatively high altitude (water tower, radar station, reservoir). Much of the mast is masked by trees (similar to the radar station location) from most angles.
Gate house to the Holmbush estate, off A264, between Crawley and Horsham The gatehouse to the original main drive up to the house on the Holmwood estate.
Gate house to the Holmbush estate, off A264, between Crawley and Horsham
The gatehouse to the original main drive up to the house on the Holmwood estate.
Holmbush Potteries Industrial Estate, Crawley. Conveniently situated off the main A264 road between Crawley and Horsham. Features a large builders merchants premises and several smaller trading and industrial units.
Holmbush Potteries Industrial Estate, Crawley.
Conveniently situated off the main A264 road between Crawley and Horsham. Features a large builders merchants premises and several smaller trading and industrial units.
Arable Fields between Pease Pottage and Colgate, West Sussex A typical corn field to the south of the minor road between Pease Pottage and Colgate. Viewed looking SE.
Arable Fields between Pease Pottage and Colgate, West Sussex
A typical corn field to the south of the minor road between Pease Pottage and Colgate. Viewed looking SE.
Bridle Road To Bucks Head Through St Leonards Forest, West Sussex The start of the main route through the forest from near The Dragon pub. This is a public bridleway.
Bridle Road To Bucks Head Through St Leonards Forest, West Sussex
The start of the main route through the forest from near The Dragon pub. This is a public bridleway.
Ancient Boundary? Earthwall Adjacent to Bridleway Between Beacon Hill and the St Leonards Forest Bridleway Earthwalls are often found in forested areas an can signify the presence of a very old boundary line. They often feature distinctive trees (e.g. pollards, or yews). Here we see an earthwall in a beech wood. The public right of way (bridleway) runs close to and parallel to the earthwall for some way.
Ancient Boundary? Earthwall Adjacent to Bridleway Between Beacon Hill and the St Leonards Forest Bridleway
Earthwalls are often found in forested areas an can signify the presence of a very old boundary line. They often feature distinctive trees (e.g. pollards, or yews). Here we see an earthwall in a beech wood. The public right of way (bridleway) runs close to and parallel to the earthwall for some way.
Colgate Village Hall, Colgate, West Sussex This village hall is the centre for a lot of village life and is appropriately in the centre of the village! This particular hall building replaced one that was bombed during the second world war.
Colgate Village Hall, Colgate, West Sussex
This village hall is the centre for a lot of village life and is appropriately in the centre of the village! This particular hall building replaced one that was bombed during the second world war.
St Saviours Church, Colgate, West Sussex Centrally located in the village: almost opposite one of the two main road junctions; and near to the village hall. Brick built with a slate roof.
St Saviours Church, Colgate, West Sussex
Centrally located in the village: almost opposite one of the two main road junctions; and near to the village hall. Brick built with a slate roof.
Bridleway through Holmbush Forest, near Colgate, West Sussex This bridleway runs through Holmbush forest from Colgate to the main road between Crawley and Horsham (A264).
Bridleway through Holmbush Forest, near Colgate, West Sussex
This bridleway runs through Holmbush forest from Colgate to the main road between Crawley and Horsham (A264).
Golf Course at Cottesmore Golf and Country Club This golf course spreads over much of this grid square and into TQ2533. This view is from a public footpath, looking east. The large radar scanner of the Pease Pottage Radar station can be seen above the trees in the distance.
Golf Course at Cottesmore Golf and Country Club
This golf course spreads over much of this grid square and into TQ2533. This view is from a public footpath, looking east. The large radar scanner of the Pease Pottage Radar station can be seen above the trees in the distance.
Cottesmore School, Buchan Hill, near Pease Pottage, West Sussex A full boarding co-educational prep school (the only one in the UK - according to their website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cottesmoreschool.com" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cottesmoreschool.com">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> ). A couple of sand traps of the Cottesmore Country Club golf course can also be seen.
Cottesmore School, Buchan Hill, near Pease Pottage, West Sussex
A full boarding co-educational prep school (the only one in the UK - according to their website LinkExternal link ). A couple of sand traps of the Cottesmore Country Club golf course can also be seen.
Bridleway through Cottesmore Country Club and School. The sign indicates a bend in the route of the bridleway that cuts through the country club and school grounds between Pease Pottage and the Broadfield neighbourhood of Crawley. At this point the public right of way is following the drive to the school. Behind the sign can be seen the flag of one of the golf greens.
Bridleway through Cottesmore Country Club and School.
The sign indicates a bend in the route of the bridleway that cuts through the country club and school grounds between Pease Pottage and the Broadfield neighbourhood of Crawley. At this point the public right of way is following the drive to the school. Behind the sign can be seen the flag of one of the golf greens.
Cottesmore Golf and Country Club - Golfer Taking a Swing The view is of a golfer on the fairway taking a swing at his ball.
Cottesmore Golf and Country Club - Golfer Taking a Swing
The view is of a golfer on the fairway taking a swing at his ball.
Woodsman's Hut, St Leonard's Forest. Forestry Commission Workshop.
Woodsman's Hut, St Leonard's Forest.
Forestry Commission Workshop.
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Black Hill is located at Grid Ref: TQ2333 (Lat: 51.083364, Lng: -0.23616017)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Horsham

Police Authority: Sussex

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