Hangingstone Hills

Range Of Mountains, Range Of Hills in Leicestershire Charnwood

England

Hangingstone Hills

Broombriggs Farm Country Park The structure on the right is a water service reservoir. — Broombriggs Farm Country Park Credit: Michael Parry

Hangingstone Hills is a range of hills located in Leicestershire, England. Stretching across a vast area, these hills are known for their picturesque landscapes and diverse wildlife. The hills are part of the larger Charnwood Forest and are composed mainly of hard volcanic and metamorphic rocks, which give them a distinct character.

The highest point in the Hangingstone Hills reaches an elevation of 270 meters above sea level, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The hills are covered in verdant vegetation, including heather, gorse, and oak trees, creating a beautiful and tranquil environment for visitors to enjoy.

The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and birdwatching. There are several well-marked trails that crisscross the hills, providing opportunities for both leisurely walks and more challenging hikes. Wildlife enthusiasts will also be delighted by the presence of various species, including deer, badgers, and a wide variety of bird species.

In addition to its natural beauty, Hangingstone Hills also holds historical significance. The hills are home to ancient archaeological sites, including Iron Age hill forts and burial mounds, which provide insights into the region's rich past.

Overall, Hangingstone Hills is a remarkable destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and historical significance make it a must-visit location in Leicestershire.

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Hangingstone Hills Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.732024/-1.2267066 or Grid Reference SK5215. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Broombriggs Farm Country Park

The structure on the right is a water service reservoir.

Michael Parry

Beaumanor Hall, Woodhouse, Leicestershire

Beaumanor Hall, is a stately home in Woodhouse, Leicestershire. It was the headquarters of the War Office Y Group. This group consisted of hundreds of secret listeners, who would intercept enemy signals and send information back to Bletchley Park for decoding. The extensive grounds were covered with huts filled with banks of receivers. There was a huge system of dipoles, and rhombic antennas. The intercepted messages were received by Beaumanor Hall and sent encrypted to Bletchley where they were deciphered and graded on a scale of importance. Beaumanor Hall is situated approx. 3 miles South of Loughborough, and 8 miles North of Leicester. The house and grounds were used as an intercept station during W.W.II, and in 1946 the Ministry of Defence purchased the estate to carry on work of a similar nature during peace time. In 1974 the Ministry sold out to Leicestershire County Council, and in 1977 the Hall opened as a conference centre for teachers. Link

Christine Matthews

Beacon Hill

The popular "highest hill" in Leicestershire, it is actually out topped by Bardon Hill, but the lack of quarrying and easy access makes Beacon Hill a favourite, and it is often erroneously given the title in print. The summit is a series of hornstone crags, probably the slipperiest, most easily polished stone ever climbed upon. The surrounding country park is a welcome and expanding island in the keepout sign infested Charnwood Forest. I used to be lucky to live within running distance of here.

Richard Webb

Outwoods.

Mixed woodland just outside Loughborough. A popular outdoor recreation area.

Richard Webb

Woodhouse Eaves

A row of stone cottages in Maplewell Road.

Colin Smith

Spring bluebells in the Outwoods, Loughborough

This is at the southern end of the Outwoods, between the Dean's Lane junction and Pocket Gate Farm.

Alex Cameron

Fields south of Loughborough

The Moat House and the southern edge of Loughborough's housing estates are off to the left. Picture taken from the bridleway that leads from Pocket Gate Farm to the Moat House.

Alex Cameron

Beacon Hill

After much fruitless stumbling around on Beacon Hill I think this is the crag shown in Richard Webb's atmospheric photo from May 1994 SK5014 : Beacon Hill ! Twelve years on and the trees have grown up and partially blocked the view.

Nigel Cox

Beacon Hill: Charnwood Triangulation Pillar

A passive control station in the Ordnance Survey National GPS Network, its full OS National Grid co-ordinates are Eastings 450936.056, Northings 314808.475! Loughborough is vaguely visible in the haze in the distance.

Nigel Cox

Beacon Hill

The eastern slopes of Beacon Hill with oak, silver birch and beech trees prominent, looking down towards Beacon Plantation. The cattle are longhorns, specifically kept here to help manage the heathland environment.

Nigel Cox

Beacon Hill toposcope

On the eastern end of the Beacon Hill summit, Lincoln is reputedly visible 46 miles or 73 kilometres distant on a clear day...

Nigel Cox