Clickett Hill

Hill, Mountain in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Clickett Hill

Old rail terminus buildings at Felixstowe Now cut off from the working railway platform by a car park. — Old rail terminus buildings at Felixstowe Credit: Robert Eva

Clickett Hill is a prominent hill located in Suffolk, England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 120 meters (394 feet), it is considered one of the highest points in the surrounding area. Situated in the southeastern part of the county, Clickett Hill offers visitors breathtaking panoramic views of the picturesque Suffolk countryside.

Covered in lush greenery, the hill is primarily comprised of grassy slopes, with scattered patches of woodland. It is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, who flock to the area to enjoy its natural beauty and tranquility. The hill provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching.

At the summit of Clickett Hill, there is a small stone marker that denotes its height and serves as a landmark for visitors. This spot provides an excellent vantage point, allowing visitors to take in the sprawling landscapes that stretch out before them.

The hill is also known for its historical significance. It is believed to have been inhabited since ancient times, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Neolithic period. Archaeological finds, such as flint tools and pottery shards, have been discovered in the vicinity, providing insights into the lives of the early settlers.

Overall, Clickett Hill is a captivating natural feature that offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in the Suffolk countryside. Its scenic beauty, coupled with its rich history, makes it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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Clickett Hill Images

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Old rail terminus buildings at Felixstowe

Now cut off from the working railway platform by a car park.

Robert Eva

Felixstowe Station

The incoming train from Ipswich. A Greater Anglia 153 set.

Robert Eva

Great Eastern Square, Felixstowe

The station here was opened in 1898 and described at the time as built 'in a style which harmonises with its aristocratic surroundings'. There is nothing particularly aristocratic about the surroundings now, but the building is handsome and is grade II listed. It is no longer in railway use, however, and operates as a small shopping centre. In order to get to the trains passengers have to walk through it, out the other side and across a car park where trains use the far end of one of the original platforms.

Stephen McKay

Felixstowe Station

The hourly service from Ipswich has arrived at Felixstowe and will collect another load of passengers before returning. Only the far end of one of the original platforms is now used; the original terminal buildings survive but are isolated from the trains by a car park. For many years there were three stations in Felixstowe but this one, Felixstowe Town, is the only one left.

Stephen McKay

Great Eastern Square, Felixstowe

If this looks uncannily like a railway station concourse, then the impression is correct - because that is what it once was. In a way it still is, because there is access to the trains through here, even though nowadays passengers have to walk out of the building again and across a car park. In its modern guise as a shopping centre it is certainly clean and tidy, but oddly deserted.

Stephen McKay

Felixstowe Station

Whereas at one time through services from London and, no doubt, any number of lengthy holiday and excursion trains would have arrived at Felixstowe, the service is nowadays limited to short local trains from Ipswich. So there is no longer a need for long platforms. Even so, whoever thought this arrangement was a good idea really deserves everlasting opprobrium. Trains now terminate at the far end of the old platforms, separated from the terminal buildings (now a shopping centre, of sorts) by a car park. Passengers of course have to make their way across without shelter.

Stephen McKay

Felixstowe Station

Chris Holifield

Felixstowe Railway Station

The short canopy at Felixstowe. The station was a much larger affair in the past, extending back to the area adjacent to the parked car in the left background.

David Robinson

Western part of Felixstowe railway station

Looking towards Ipswich along the remaining platform, which is far longer than the usual trains here require.

Richard Vince

Train at Felixstowe station

Passengers disembark from Greater Anglia single car diesel unit 153 335 while others wait to board before it returns to Ipswich.

Richard Vince

Cottages on Gulpher Road

Simon Mortimer

Felixstowe (Town) railway station

Opened as "Felixstowe Town" in 1898 by the Great Eastern Railway at the end of its line from Ipswich, this was much better located for the town centre than the 1877 TM2933 : Felixstowe Beach railway station (site), Suffolk. The "Town" suffix was dropped in 1969, a few years after Felixstowe Beach station had closed. View east towards the buffers. There used to be 4 longer platforms here - the island to the right having been demolished and the track (and further sidings) from the far left having also been removed. The original concourse (in the background, and Grade II listed) has been detached from the operational station and turned into a shopping centre.

Nigel Thompson

Felixstowe Railway Station

Former Great Eastern Line.

Ian Rob

Dellwood Avenue, Felixstowe

Christopher Hilton

Land cleared for housing development, Felixstowe

Looking south from Gulpher Road towards the development of "Trelawny Place".

Simon Mortimer

The original station buildings at Felixstowe

Opened in 1898 by the Great Eastern Railway. It was originally called Felixstowe town to distinguish it from Felixstowe Pier and Felixstowe Beach, but they are now closed. The railway has retreated a short distance to a location behind the camera, using a shortened platform, the main station building now being used for retailing and car parking.

John Lucas