Quanea Hill

Hill, Mountain in Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire

England

Quanea Hill

Maize field at Nornea Farm Nornea Farm is situated a mile east of the A142, near Stuntney.
Maize field at Nornea Farm Credit: Bob Jones

Quanea Hill is a small hill located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated near the village of Quanea, which lies approximately 10 kilometers south of the city of Cambridge. Despite its modest elevation, Quanea Hill is recognized as the highest point in the entire county, standing at an impressive height of 146 meters (479 feet) above sea level.

The hill is part of the undulating landscape that characterizes the region, with its slopes covered in lush greenery and dotted with clusters of trees. Quanea Hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, showcasing the picturesque Cambridgeshire farmlands, meandering rivers, and charming villages in the distance.

The hill itself is accessible to the public, with several walking trails leading up to its summit. These paths provide a pleasant and peaceful experience for hikers and nature enthusiasts, allowing them to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the area. The hill's location also makes it a popular spot for photographers, who flock to capture the stunning vistas that unfold from its peak.

Quanea Hill holds historical significance, as it is believed to have been formed during the last Ice Age, when glaciers shaped the landscape of the region. It has also been a site of archaeological interest, with excavations revealing traces of human activity dating back to the Bronze Age.

Overall, Quanea Hill is a cherished natural landmark in Cambridgeshire, offering not only captivating views but also a connection to the area's geological and historical heritage.

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Quanea Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.39323/0.30970194 or Grid Reference TL5779. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Maize field at Nornea Farm Nornea Farm is situated a mile east of the A142, near Stuntney.
Maize field at Nornea Farm
Nornea Farm is situated a mile east of the A142, near Stuntney.
Queen Adelaide Way View from dyke across Queen Adelaide Way towards Cloverleigh Farm
Queen Adelaide Way
View from dyke across Queen Adelaide Way towards Cloverleigh Farm
Farm road to Wades Farm
Farm road to Wades Farm
Road to Thorney Hill Farm
Road to Thorney Hill Farm
Barns at Nornea Farm This track (unmarked on the map) leads round the back of Nornea Farm  and presumably gives access to Red House Farm.
Barns at Nornea Farm
This track (unmarked on the map) leads round the back of Nornea Farm and presumably gives access to Red House Farm.
Middle Fen This fen is below sea level (by a metre).  The slight rise on the horizon (in the adjacent square) is known as Thorney Hill and is a heady ten metres above sea level.
Middle Fen
This fen is below sea level (by a metre). The slight rise on the horizon (in the adjacent square) is known as Thorney Hill and is a heady ten metres above sea level.
Fodder Fen Drove The track peters out here at the edge of Fodder Fen.
Fodder Fen Drove
The track peters out here at the edge of Fodder Fen.
Hardstanding area by Swasedale Drove By a sugar beet field near Quanea Farm.
Hardstanding area by Swasedale Drove
By a sugar beet field near Quanea Farm.
Track through Quanea Farm Looking up onto this 'island' - once important features allowing settlement within the marsh.
Track through Quanea Farm
Looking up onto this 'island' - once important features allowing settlement within the marsh.
Track to Quanea Farm On Quanea Hill (everything's relative)
Track to Quanea Farm
On Quanea Hill (everything's relative)
Quanea Drove Narrow road across Middle Fen to Quanea Hill.
Quanea Drove
Narrow road across Middle Fen to Quanea Hill.
Farm track to Wades Farm Also a public footpath.
Farm track to Wades Farm
Also a public footpath.
Sugar beet field by Wades Farm
Sugar beet field by Wades Farm
Heading for Ely A walker heads for Ely on the Fen Rivers Way beside the River Great Ouse.
Heading for Ely
A walker heads for Ely on the Fen Rivers Way beside the River Great Ouse.
No way ahead No way ahead for walkers on the Hereford Way and the Fen Rivers Way. The bridge had been closed for several weeks when I visited at the beginning of September 2021.
No way ahead
No way ahead for walkers on the Hereford Way and the Fen Rivers Way. The bridge had been closed for several weeks when I visited at the beginning of September 2021.
Gravel pit workings and conveyer
Gravel pit workings and conveyer
Looking across the railway line and the Great Ouse This view is from just outside the Ely Country Park.
Looking across the railway line and the Great Ouse
This view is from just outside the Ely Country Park.
River at Ely, from watermeadow
River at Ely, from watermeadow
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Quanea Hill is located at Grid Ref: TL5779 (Lat: 52.39323, Lng: 0.30970194)

Division: Isle of Ely

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: East Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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