Fox Hill

Hill, Mountain in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Fox Hill

The Retreat, Malton Road, Orwell Partly let out as self-catering accommodation
The Retreat, Malton Road, Orwell Credit: Keith Edkins

Fox Hill is a prominent landmark located in Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated in the eastern part of the county, near the village of Elsworth. Despite its name, Fox Hill is not actually a hill or a mountain but rather a small, elevated area of land that offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The location of Fox Hill makes it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The area is characterized by gently rolling hills and fertile farmland, creating a picturesque setting for outdoor activities. Its elevated position provides visitors with breathtaking vistas of the Cambridgeshire countryside, with its patchwork of fields, hedgerows, and winding country lanes.

Fox Hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The surrounding woodlands and grasslands support a variety of wildlife, including foxes, rabbits, and different bird species. Wildflowers can also be found in abundance during spring and summer, adding bursts of color to the landscape.

In addition to its natural beauty, Fox Hill has historical significance. It is believed to have ancient origins, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. Archaeological excavations have uncovered artifacts from Roman, Saxon, and medieval periods, suggesting that the area has been inhabited continuously throughout history.

Overall, Fox Hill in Cambridgeshire offers visitors a tranquil and scenic retreat from urban life. Its natural beauty, combined with its historical significance, makes it a cherished destination for locals and tourists alike.

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Fox Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.143656/-0.001479667 or Grid Reference TL3651. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Retreat, Malton Road, Orwell Partly let out as self-catering accommodation
The Retreat, Malton Road, Orwell
Partly let out as self-catering accommodation
Petersfield Church of England Primary School, Orwell
Petersfield Church of England Primary School, Orwell
Fairhaven Trophy, Orwell, 2007 The Cambridgeshire Village of the Year competition awards environmental and community achievement. The winner gets to display this trophy for a year. From 2007 there is also a cash prize.

Orwell won in 2006 and the trophy was displayed outside Orwell Tennis Club.
Fairhaven Trophy, Orwell, 2007
The Cambridgeshire Village of the Year competition awards environmental and community achievement. The winner gets to display this trophy for a year. From 2007 there is also a cash prize. Orwell won in 2006 and the trophy was displayed outside Orwell Tennis Club.
The Petersfield Church of England Primary School: main entrance
The Petersfield Church of England Primary School: main entrance
The Petersfield Church of England Primary School: back entrance
The Petersfield Church of England Primary School: back entrance
Meadow Croft Way sub-station, Orwell
Meadow Croft Way sub-station, Orwell
Gate to Meadow Croft Way sub-station The grid reference on the sub-station is slightly wrong, and puts it in the wrong gridsquare.
Gate to Meadow Croft Way sub-station
The grid reference on the sub-station is slightly wrong, and puts it in the wrong gridsquare.
Meadowcroft Way, Orwell Meadowcroft Way is a modern estate of brick semi-detached houses.  It also has a post box.
Meadowcroft Way, Orwell
Meadowcroft Way is a modern estate of brick semi-detached houses. It also has a post box.
Public Footpath south of Orwell
Public Footpath south of Orwell
The Retreat and the road to Orwell Malton Road connects Orwell (ahead) and Meldreth. Compare this with Keith Edkins' closer view, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/390497">TL3649 : The Retreat, Malton Road, Orwell</a>, taken nearly seven years before.
The Retreat and the road to Orwell
Malton Road connects Orwell (ahead) and Meldreth. Compare this with Keith Edkins' closer view, TL3649 : The Retreat, Malton Road, Orwell, taken nearly seven years before.
South on Malton Road A picture taken against bright morning light on the road from Orwell to Meldreth.
South on Malton Road
A picture taken against bright morning light on the road from Orwell to Meldreth.
Orwell: Hurdleditch Road A view from the corner of Leaden Hill on a sunny March morning.
Orwell: Hurdleditch Road
A view from the corner of Leaden Hill on a sunny March morning.
Orwell: Leaden Hill The start of paths to Whaddon and Wimpole.
Orwell: Leaden Hill
The start of paths to Whaddon and Wimpole.
Footpath to Orwell Road
Footpath to Orwell Road
Barley field near Trinity Farm
Barley field near Trinity Farm
Footpath to Orwell
Footpath to Orwell
Footpath from Orwell
Footpath from Orwell
Footpath from Orwell
Footpath from Orwell
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Fox Hill is located at Grid Ref: TL3651 (Lat: 52.143656, Lng: -0.001479667)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.143656,-0.001479667
Fox Hill
Created By: Potlatch 0.10b
Natural: hill
Place: locality
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 52.1435487/-0.0052248
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1425616/-0.0057932
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1433652/-0.0039264
Line Management: transition
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1436681/-0.003111
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1429833/-0.0048598
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1420678/-0.0070377
Historic: milepost
Inscription: Cambridge 7
Lat/Long: 52.1456237/0.0015852
Orwell
Description: OS trig pillar
Ele: 70.146
Man Made: survey_point
Ref: S5059
Source: Ordnance Survey and Trigpointing.uk
Survey Point: pillar
Tpuk Ref: TP0389
Lat/Long: 52.1423203/0.004131
Orwell Hill
Ele: 69
Natural: peak
Note: Harlton high point
Lat/Long: 52.1436232/-0.0023587
Little Eversden high point
Ele: 64
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 52.1465314/-0.0017526
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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