Fire Hill

Hill, Mountain in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Fire Hill

Lorry traffic on A14, north of Trimley St Martin On the far carriageway some lorries are halted in a layby.
Lorry traffic on A14, north of Trimley St Martin Credit: Christopher Hilton

Fire Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated in the district of Babergh, near the village of Groton. Although commonly referred to as a hill, Fire Hill is more accurately classified as a large mound or a small mountain due to its significant elevation.

Rising to an impressive height of approximately 120 meters (394 feet) above sea level, Fire Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is characterized by its distinctive shape, with a gentle slope on one side and a steeper incline on the other, providing a challenging terrain for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Fire Hill is renowned for its rich biodiversity and serves as a haven for various plant and animal species. The hill is primarily covered in lush grassland, dotted with scattered trees and shrubs. This diverse habitat supports a wide range of wildlife, including numerous bird species, small mammals, and insects.

The hill has historical significance as well, with archaeological evidence suggesting human activity in the area dating back to the Iron Age. It is believed that Fire Hill may have served as a defensive site or a place of ritual significance during ancient times.

Today, Fire Hill attracts visitors from near and far, who come to enjoy its natural beauty, go hiking, or simply relax in the tranquil surroundings. The hill offers a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing an opportunity to connect with nature and appreciate the stunning landscape that Suffolk has to offer.

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Fire Hill Images

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Lorry traffic on A14, north of Trimley St Martin On the far carriageway some lorries are halted in a layby.
Lorry traffic on A14, north of Trimley St Martin
On the far carriageway some lorries are halted in a layby.
Levington Marshes Looking down from Levington village to Levington Creek, the River Orwell and in the distance the container port at Felixstowe.
Levington Marshes
Looking down from Levington village to Levington Creek, the River Orwell and in the distance the container port at Felixstowe.
Levington Creek With a distant view of the container port of Felixstowe.
Levington Creek
With a distant view of the container port of Felixstowe.
Path beside Levington Creek
Path beside Levington Creek
Levington Creek Arm of the Orwell estuary.
Levington Creek
Arm of the Orwell estuary.
Cottage at Trimley Lower Street
Cottage at Trimley Lower Street
Looking across the Orwell towards Levington Marina
Looking across the Orwell towards Levington Marina
Dead trees near the Orwell This area is part of the Trimley Marsh Managed Realignment Site. The river wall has been deliberately breached and a new wall created on the landward side to create this area of saltmarsh: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.ecoshape.org/en/knowledge-articles/managed-realignment-schemes/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.ecoshape.org/en/knowledge-articles/managed-realignment-schemes/">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>
Dead trees near the Orwell
This area is part of the Trimley Marsh Managed Realignment Site. The river wall has been deliberately breached and a new wall created on the landward side to create this area of saltmarsh: LinkExternal link
Level crossing, Thorpe Lane
Level crossing, Thorpe Lane
View towards the estuary from the Thorpe Lane level crossing
View towards the estuary from the Thorpe Lane level crossing
Cereal crop, Levington
Cereal crop, Levington
Track (footpath) towards Levington Creek
Track (footpath) towards Levington Creek
Minor road towards Stratton Hall National Cycle Route 51
Minor road towards Stratton Hall
National Cycle Route 51
Grazing, Stratton Hall Towards the River Orwell.
Grazing, Stratton Hall
Towards the River Orwell.
Minor road, Stratton Hall National Cycle Route 51
Minor road, Stratton Hall
National Cycle Route 51
Cereal crop, Stratton Hall
Cereal crop, Stratton Hall
National Cycle Route 51, Stratton Hall
National Cycle Route 51, Stratton Hall
Cereal crop near railway
Cereal crop near railway
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Fire Hill is located at Grid Ref: TM2538 (Lat: 52.000271, Lng: 1.2840043)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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