Oak Hill

Hill, Mountain in Norfolk North Norfolk

England

Oak Hill

South access to Bryant's Heath Bryant's Heath is Common Land and a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest)
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The heath is a mix of dry and wet heath land in need of conservation work.
South access to Bryant's Heath Credit: Rob Walker

Oak Hill, located in Norfolk, is a prominent hill that offers picturesque views and a serene environment. Situated on the outskirts of Norfolk, this hill serves as a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. With an elevation of approximately 100 meters, Oak Hill stands tall and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is covered in dense oak trees, which give it its name. These trees provide a green canopy, creating a cool and shaded atmosphere even on hot summer days. Oak Hill is a haven for nature enthusiasts, offering several hiking trails that wind through the hill's terrain. These trails allow visitors to explore the diverse flora and fauna that call this area home.

At the summit of Oak Hill, there is a viewpoint that overlooks the Norfolk countryside. From this vantage point, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of rolling hills, meandering rivers, and charming villages. The view is particularly stunning during sunrise and sunset when the sky is painted in vibrant hues.

Oak Hill is also steeped in history. It has been a site of significance for centuries, with archaeological evidence suggesting human habitation as far back as the Iron Age. The hill has witnessed various historical events and is believed to have been a strategic location during medieval times.

Overall, Oak Hill in Norfolk is a natural treasure that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city. Its beauty, rich history, and recreational opportunities make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Oak Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.809588/1.3398209 or Grid Reference TG2528. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

South access to Bryant's Heath Bryant's Heath is Common Land and a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest)
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The heath is a mix of dry and wet heath land in need of conservation work.
South access to Bryant's Heath
Bryant's Heath is Common Land and a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) <LinkExternal link The heath is a mix of dry and wet heath land in need of conservation work.
Bryant's Heath &amp;#039;Dry&amp;#039; heath, showing where gorse was cleared in the past. Several adders have been seen here in the last few weeks.
Bryant's Heath
'Dry' heath, showing where gorse was cleared in the past. Several adders have been seen here in the last few weeks.
Bryant's Heath The wetland area on the south side of the heath.
Bryant's Heath
The wetland area on the south side of the heath.
Bryant's Heath The informal play area.
Bryant's Heath
The informal play area.
Bryant's Heath Area earmarked for clearing - bracken and silver birch trees.
Bryant's Heath
Area earmarked for clearing - bracken and silver birch trees.
Bryant's Heath The ponds
Bryant's Heath
The ponds
Bryant's Heath Evidence of illegal (and not very proficient) wood cutting
Bryant's Heath
Evidence of illegal (and not very proficient) wood cutting
Bryant's Heath One of the most overgrown areas of the Heath.
Bryant's Heath
One of the most overgrown areas of the Heath.
On the Weaver's Way, west of North Walsham The Weaver&amp;#039;s way between North Walsham to Aylsham follows for the most part the course of a disused railway and gives many miles of easy walking. Local buses run between the two towns and so the walk can be done as a linear walk.
On the Weaver's Way, west of North Walsham
The Weaver's way between North Walsham to Aylsham follows for the most part the course of a disused railway and gives many miles of easy walking. Local buses run between the two towns and so the walk can be done as a linear walk.
Felmingham Chapel folly A small chapel built around 2009 of flint. It is flanked by two ruined walls and the inside features cast heads and medieval style paintings.
Felmingham Chapel folly
A small chapel built around 2009 of flint. It is flanked by two ruined walls and the inside features cast heads and medieval style paintings.
Felmingham - Summerhouse and dovecote Round dovecote and square summerhouse built into a curved brick and flint wall. Constructed between 2007 and 2013.
Felmingham - Summerhouse and dovecote
Round dovecote and square summerhouse built into a curved brick and flint wall. Constructed between 2007 and 2013.
House at Skeyton Corner Believed to be called The Laurels.
House at Skeyton Corner
Believed to be called The Laurels.
Former Felmingham station On the M&amp;amp;GN route to Yarmouth. The station closed in 1959.
Former Felmingham station
On the M&GN route to Yarmouth. The station closed in 1959.
Felmingham Cutting A butterfly nature reserve section of the old M&amp;amp;GN line to Yarmouth which closed in 1959. It is now used here by the Weavers&amp;#039; Way trail.
Felmingham Cutting
A butterfly nature reserve section of the old M&GN line to Yarmouth which closed in 1959. It is now used here by the Weavers' Way trail.
Sugar beet crop by Hillside Trosh is Norfolk dialect and means to thresh or threshing. Nowadays a Trosh is a local event which might include a demonstration of threshing as it used to be done, ploughing with vintage tractors, displays of static vintage machinery,  stalls offering local produce, children&amp;#039;s games and side shows.
Sugar beet crop by Hillside
Trosh is Norfolk dialect and means to thresh or threshing. Nowadays a Trosh is a local event which might include a demonstration of threshing as it used to be done, ploughing with vintage tractors, displays of static vintage machinery, stalls offering local produce, children's games and side shows.
Fields north of Swanton Abbott Road
Fields north of Swanton Abbott Road
Undulating fields north of Swanton Abbott Road
Undulating fields north of Swanton Abbott Road
Driveway to The Coach House ...and Felmingham Hall &lt;a title=&quot;https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/455415&quot; href=&quot;https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/455415&quot;&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;
Driveway to The Coach House
...and Felmingham Hall Link
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Oak Hill is located at Grid Ref: TG2528 (Lat: 52.809588, Lng: 1.3398209)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: North Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

What 3 Words

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