Goffers Knoll

Hill, Mountain in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Goffers Knoll

Goffers Knoll, Melbourn, Cambs View NW from the A505; the hill is topped by a Bronze Age burial ground.
Goffers Knoll, Melbourn, Cambs Credit: Rodney Burton

Goffers Knoll is a small hill located in Cambridgeshire, a county in the eastern part of England. Situated near the village of Goffers Knoll, it is a prominent natural feature in the otherwise flat landscape of the region. Despite being referred to as a hill, Goffers Knoll is relatively modest in size, standing at an elevation of only 100 meters (328 feet) above sea level.

The hill is known for its picturesque surroundings, with lush green fields and meadows stretching out in all directions. It offers visitors stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, providing a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. The summit of Goffers Knoll is accessible by foot, with a well-maintained footpath leading up to the top.

Goffers Knoll is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who can enjoy leisurely walks or more challenging hikes in the area. The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various species of birds, butterflies, and wildflowers, making it a great spot for wildlife observation and photography.

Although not particularly renowned for its historical significance, Goffers Knoll has a distinct charm that adds to its appeal. Its peaceful and idyllic setting offers a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike who seek to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the Cambridgeshire countryside.

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Goffers Knoll, Melbourn, Cambs View NW from the A505; the hill is topped by a Bronze Age burial ground.
Goffers Knoll, Melbourn, Cambs
View NW from the A505; the hill is topped by a Bronze Age burial ground.
Goffers Knoll, Melbourn, Cambs View SW from New Road; the hill is topped by a Bronze Age burial ground.
Goffers Knoll, Melbourn, Cambs
View SW from New Road; the hill is topped by a Bronze Age burial ground.
Farmland, New Road, Melbourn, Cambs View NE of a large arable field in open countryside with shallow sandy loam soils over chalk.
Farmland, New Road, Melbourn, Cambs
View NE of a large arable field in open countryside with shallow sandy loam soils over chalk.
Icknield Way near Royston
Icknield Way near Royston
Track leading to Summerhouse Farm, Goffer's Knoll tumulus on the horizon. This track out of Melbourn was replaced by New Road at enclosure and led to the important Icknield Way. This is the point where the public right-of-way is truncated and all of the view is now private property.
Track leading to Summerhouse Farm, Goffer's Knoll tumulus on the horizon.
This track out of Melbourn was replaced by New Road at enclosure and led to the important Icknield Way. This is the point where the public right-of-way is truncated and all of the view is now private property.
Icknield Way near Royston
Icknield Way near Royston
Track down to Holland Hall and the A10 Track descends between chalky fields  with views of Royston on the left to Holland Hall and the A10 about 1.5km away.
Track down to Holland Hall and the A10
Track descends between chalky fields with views of Royston on the left to Holland Hall and the A10 about 1.5km away.
The road to Lowerfield Farm, just east of Royston
The road to Lowerfield Farm, just east of Royston
Hedgerow south of Icknield Way
Hedgerow south of Icknield Way
London Way looking south-east
London Way looking south-east
Farmland looking towards Summer House Farm
Farmland looking towards Summer House Farm
Glittering byway to nowhere The point where the 450m long, very broad, mown, Public Byway - just stops. Well, there are narrow fieldside tracks leading right and left but nothing like the same standard.
Glittering byway to nowhere
The point where the 450m long, very broad, mown, Public Byway - just stops. Well, there are narrow fieldside tracks leading right and left but nothing like the same standard.
Fieldside track and stacked straw bales
Fieldside track and stacked straw bales
Victoria Way
Victoria Way
Rough Byway Supposedly a Byway Open to All Traffic, but parts of it were too rough or overgrown for a bicycle
Rough Byway
Supposedly a Byway Open to All Traffic, but parts of it were too rough or overgrown for a bicycle
Wild Rose by the Byway
Wild Rose by the Byway
View east from New Road
View east from New Road
View SE along New Road
View SE along New Road
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Goffers Knoll is located at Grid Ref: TL3842 (Lat: 52.062123, Lng: 0.024580494)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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///spellings.civic.century. Near Melbourn, Cambridgeshire

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