Craft's Hill

Hill, Mountain in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Craft's Hill

Dry Drayton, SS Peter and Paul <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/drydrayton.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/drydrayton.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> — Dry Drayton, SS Peter and Paul Credit: mym

Craft's Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in Cambridgeshire, England. Despite its name, Craft's Hill is not actually a hill but rather a small elevated area that is best described as a gentle rise in the otherwise flat landscape of the region. It is situated near the village of Crafton, which lies approximately 10 miles south of the city of Cambridge.

This geological formation is characterized by its grassy slopes, which are adorned with a variety of wildflowers during the spring and summer months. The summit of Craft's Hill offers picturesque views of the surrounding countryside, with its patchwork of fields and hedgerows stretching out as far as the eye can see.

Craft's Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly walkers and hikers, who enjoy exploring the tranquil countryside that surrounds it. The area is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths and bridleways, providing ample opportunities for leisurely strolls or more vigorous hikes.

In addition to its natural beauty, Craft's Hill also holds historical significance. It is said to have been named after a local craftsman who used to reside in the area many centuries ago. The hill has witnessed the passing of time, silently observing the changes that have occurred in the landscape and the lives of the people who have called this region home.

Overall, Craft's Hill is a charming and unassuming landmark in Cambridgeshire, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and immerse themselves in the tranquility of the English countryside.

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Craft's Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.248757/0.028819091 or Grid Reference TL3863. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dry Drayton, SS Peter and Paul

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Farmland and cottages, Madingley, Cambs

– view NW, from the bridlepath, of New Farm and cottages on the Dry Drayton Road.

Rodney Burton

New plantation, Dry Drayton, Cambs

– in neat rows, just north of Madingley Road.

Rodney Burton

Saxon Way, Bar Hill, Cambs

Saxon Way skirts the western part of the settlement, just south of the A14 road; the belt of trees (left) separates the housing estates from the open countryside and village of Lolworth.

Rodney Burton

Crafts Way, Bar Hill, Cambs

View N of Crafts Hill and the perimeter road from Thruffle Way.

Rodney Burton

Saxon Way, Bar Hill, Cambs

– view of the perimeter road at the southern end of the village.

Rodney Burton

Farmland, Dry Drayton, Cambs

– view NW towards the centre of the square from the Oakington Road.

Rodney Burton

Farm track and farmland, Dry Drayton, Cambs

– view SE of Dry Drayton Estate farmland from the Oakington Road.

Rodney Burton

New Close Farm Business Park, Longstanton, Cambs

– view from the B1050 Hatton's Road.

Rodney Burton

A14 road and farmland, Oakington, Cambs

– view SE along the A14 towards the Dry Drayton junction with Slate Hall farmland down to winter cereals.

Rodney Burton

The Links trading estate, Bar Hill, Cambs

Bar Hill is a compact, modern, planned village founded in 1967; the Links is in the SE corner of the square adjacent to the A14 road.

Rodney Burton

Farmland beside Hatton's Road, Longstanton, Cambs

– view NE along the B1050 towards the village from the centre of the square; the prominent mast is just inside TL3865.

Rodney Burton

Communications mast, Longstanton, Cambs

a prominent feature beside Hatton's Road from the A14 Bar Hill junction.

Rodney Burton

Bridleway near to Bar Hill, Cambridgeshire

Public Bridleway leading from Longstanton to the Huntingdon Road near Bar Hill. Suitable for horses or 4x4s - not pedestrians or cyclists like the photographer!

Keith Edkins

Footpath to Lolworth from Bar Hill

This surfaced path provides good walking even in the wettest of winters when fields are waterlogged.

Julian Paren

Fields of Rectory Farm

A view back towards Dry Drayton from the footpath from Dry Drayton towards Lolworth

Julian Paren

Bar Hill Library and Post Office

The first example of a combined library and post office in the UK. When their original post office closed, the four thousand residents of Bar Hill were left with a trek to tiny Lolworth (population 160) for the nearest alternative facilities until the library service came to the rescue by offering space for a post office counter.

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