Mountains & hills · East of England
Beacon Hill
In or near Little Braxted.
Beacon Hill — mountain in england east. Elevation: 90 m.
Roger Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Witham · 4.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Beacon Hill is a mountain located in england east. Elevation: 90 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blackwater Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beacon Hill is a mountain located in the East of England. It is known for its elevated terrain and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including walking and hiking, attracting both locals and visitors. The natural environment offers a variety of flora and fauna, making it a notable spot for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7879, 0.6921
- County
- Essex
- District
- Maldon
- Parish
- Little Braxted
- Postcode
- CM8 3ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witham
- Nearest railway station
- Witham — 4.1 km
Sources
- osm: n10779163049 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Criers Wood
Mountains & hills · 0.2 km
Shut Heath Wood
Wildlife reserves · 0.5 km
Great Braxted
Villages · 0.9 km
Great Braxted and Wickham Bishops War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Great Totham
Villages · 1.3 km
Bridge Crossing The Lake To South Of Braxted Park House Qv 2/46
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Wickham Bishops
Villages · 2.0 km
Thistle Hall
Manor houses · 2.4 km
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Little Braxted
Towns & cities · 2.6 km
Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 2.7 km
Blue Mills Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Whetmead Local Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 2.8 km
Nearby
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Shut Heath Wood
Shut Heath Wood — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
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Great Braxted and Wickham Bishops War Memorial
Great Braxted and Wickham Bishops War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Bridge Crossing The Lake To South Of Braxted Park House Qv 2/46
Bridge Crossing The Lake To South Of Braxted Park House Qv 2/46 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Beacon Hill
Places to stay
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Happy Days Caravan Park
Happy Days Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
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Barrow Marsh Caravan Park
Barrow Marsh Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
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Mill Beach Caravan Park
Mill Beach Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
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📷 5Cafés · East of England
The Riverside Café
The Riverside Café — a café in england east.
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📷 7Cafés · East of England
Saffron Tea Rooms
Saffron Tea Rooms — a café in england east.
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Cambridgeshire County Top
Cambridgeshire County Top — Named summit at 146 m.
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Royston Cave
Royston Cave — Grade I listed building in North Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beacon Hill?
- Beacon Hill is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM8 3ED), in the parish of Little Braxted.
- What is Beacon Hill?
- Beacon Hill — mountain in england east. Elevation: 90 m.
- How do I get to Beacon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Witham, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM8 3ED.
- Is Beacon Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Beacon Hill is part of the Blackwater Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4) Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Beacon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Witham, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM8 3ED.