Beacon Hill

Hill, Mountain in Norfolk North Norfolk

England

Beacon Hill

House on Holt Road, Felbrigg
House on Holt Road, Felbrigg Credit: Eirian Evans

Beacon Hill, located in Norfolk, is a prominent hill that is part of the larger Beacon Hill and Roman Camps Site. Situated near the village of West Runton, this hill is known for its historical significance and breathtaking views. Rising to an impressive height of around 103 meters (338 feet), it is considered a notable landmark in the area.

The hill derived its name from the medieval practice of lighting beacons on its peak to warn of impending danger, such as enemy invasions. This strategic location made it an essential communication point during times of conflict.

Today, Beacon Hill is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding Norfolk countryside, the North Sea, and the nearby Cromer and Sheringham towns. On a clear day, visitors can even catch a glimpse of the distant Lincolnshire coastline.

The area surrounding Beacon Hill is rich in wildlife and biodiversity. The hill is covered in heather, gorse, and grasses, creating a picturesque landscape that is home to a variety of bird species. It also serves as a habitat for several rare plants, including the yellow whitlowgrass and the purple milk-vetch.

Accessible via well-maintained footpaths, Beacon Hill provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor activities such as walking, birdwatching, and picnicking. The hill offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat in nature.

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Beacon Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.925773/1.2468555 or Grid Reference TG1841. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

House on Holt Road, Felbrigg
House on Holt Road, Felbrigg
Caravan parking in a field by the railway In France they'd call this 'garage mort'. Photographed through the window of a train on the 'Cromer Curve' heading for Norwich. The railway line from Cromer to Sheringham runs at the back of the field on the right.
Caravan parking in a field by the railway
In France they'd call this 'garage mort'. Photographed through the window of a train on the 'Cromer Curve' heading for Norwich. The railway line from Cromer to Sheringham runs at the back of the field on the right.
Lodge to the west of Felbrigg Hall
Lodge to the west of Felbrigg Hall
Camp Site facilities
Camp Site facilities
Newstead's Lane
Newstead's Lane
Maize stalks, Roundabout Hill
Maize stalks, Roundabout Hill
A Brassica field Brassica is a genus of the mustard family (Brassicaceae). 
Common types of brassica used for food include cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli & Brussels sprouts.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brassica" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brassica">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 Brassica field
Brassica is a genus of the mustard family (Brassicaceae). Common types of brassica used for food include cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli & Brussels sprouts. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Newstead's Lane The Norfolk Coast Path is a long distance footpath in Norfolk, running 45 miles from Hunstanton to Cromer. It was opened in 1986 and covers the North Norfolk Coast AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
It links with the Peddars Way at Holme-next-the-Sea, and the two in combination form the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail. At Cromer it links to the Weavers Way.
Newstead's Lane
The Norfolk Coast Path is a long distance footpath in Norfolk, running 45 miles from Hunstanton to Cromer. It was opened in 1986 and covers the North Norfolk Coast AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). It links with the Peddars Way at Holme-next-the-Sea, and the two in combination form the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail. At Cromer it links to the Weavers Way.
Newstead's Lane The Peddars Way is a long distance footpath in Norfolk. It is 46 miles long and follows the route of a Roman road. It has been suggested by more than one writer that it was not created by the Romans but was an ancient trackway, a branch or extension of the Icknield Way, used and remodelled by the Romans. The name is said to be derived from the Latin pedester – on foot.  It starts at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk (near the Norfolk-Suffolk border, about 4 miles east of Thetford), and it links with the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea.
Combined with the Norfolk Coast Path, it forms the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales, and the two paths together run for 97 miles.
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Newstead's Lane
The Peddars Way is a long distance footpath in Norfolk. It is 46 miles long and follows the route of a Roman road. It has been suggested by more than one writer that it was not created by the Romans but was an ancient trackway, a branch or extension of the Icknield Way, used and remodelled by the Romans. The name is said to be derived from the Latin pedester – on foot. It starts at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk (near the Norfolk-Suffolk border, about 4 miles east of Thetford), and it links with the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea. Combined with the Norfolk Coast Path, it forms the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales, and the two paths together run for 97 miles. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Chapel in new Cromer Cemetery An imposing chapel in a very large cemetery.
Chapel in new Cromer Cemetery
An imposing chapel in a very large cemetery.
A Leafy Avenue In the grounds of Felbrigg Hall.
A Leafy Avenue
In the grounds of Felbrigg Hall.
Sheep grazing on farm at Stone Hill Sheep farm overlooks East Runton. Taken at sunset on January evening as I neared the end of the North Norfolk Coastal Path
Sheep grazing on farm at Stone Hill
Sheep farm overlooks East Runton. Taken at sunset on January evening as I neared the end of the North Norfolk Coastal Path
Entrance to the new Cromer town cemetery ... beside the A148 (Holt Road)
Entrance to the new Cromer town cemetery
... beside the A148 (Holt Road)
Main drive into the new Cromer town cemetery ... with view towards the chapel.
Main drive into the new Cromer town cemetery
... with view towards the chapel.
The new Cromer town cemetery (1) The chapel is surrounded by a well maintained, vast graveyard.
The new Cromer town cemetery (1)
The chapel is surrounded by a well maintained, vast graveyard.
The new Cromer town cemetery (2) The view is towards the western section of this well maintained, vast graveyard.
The new Cromer town cemetery (2)
The view is towards the western section of this well maintained, vast graveyard.
East Runton Tower Windmill East Runton Tower Windmill is on the south eastern edge of the village close to the Bittern Line railway between Cromer and Sheringham. The mill is thought to have been built around 1826. The mill stopped work in 1908
East Runton Tower Windmill
East Runton Tower Windmill is on the south eastern edge of the village close to the Bittern Line railway between Cromer and Sheringham. The mill is thought to have been built around 1826. The mill stopped work in 1908
Chapel in the new Cromer town cemetery The brick chapel is surrounded by a vast, well-kept graveyard. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/614206">TG2040 : The new Cromer town cemetery (1)</a> for a wider view.
Chapel in the new Cromer town cemetery
The brick chapel is surrounded by a vast, well-kept graveyard. See TG2040 : The new Cromer town cemetery (1) for a wider view.
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Beacon Hill is located at Grid Ref: TG1841 (Lat: 52.925773, Lng: 1.2468555)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: North Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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///surprised.strictly.steps. Near Sheringham, Norfolk

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