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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Benscliffe Hill

In or near Woodhouse Eaves.

Benscliffe Hill β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 238 m.

Priory Lane at Greenhill - geograph.org.uk - 8286797

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Quorn & Woodhouse Β· 5.0 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Benscliffe Hill is a mountain located in england east midlands. Elevation: 238 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: Benscliffe Wood SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Benscliffe Hill is a mountain located in the East Midlands. It is known for its scenic views and natural landscape, making it a notable feature of the local geography. The area is suitable for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors who appreciate the outdoors. The mountain's elevation offers a vantage point for observing the surrounding countryside.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.7090, -1.2422
County
Leicestershire
District
Charnwood
Parish
Ulverscroft
Postcode
LE67 9PA
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Leicestershire
Nearest railway station
Quorn & Woodhouse β€” 5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Priory Lane at Greenhill - geograph.org.uk - 8286797πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Green Hill

Green Hill β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 230 m.

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B5330 descending towards Benscliffe Crossroads - geograph.org.uk - 3303471πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Black Hill

Black Hill β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 223 m.

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Ulverscroft Priory - geograph.org.uk - 409933πŸ“· 3

Abbeys & priories Β· East Midlands

Ulverscroft Priory

Ulverscroft Priory β€” a abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Path in the Beacon Hill Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 8024200πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Broombriggs Hill

Broombriggs Hill β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 237 m.

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Stoneywell - geograph.org.uk - 7259842πŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· East Midlands

National Trust Stoneywell

National Trust Stoneywell β€” a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Bradgate Trees - geograph.org.uk - 3038215πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Warren Hill

Warren Hill β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 192 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Benscliffe Hill

Places to stay

Weir at Cropston Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 3303298πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East Midlands

Cropston Caravan Site

Cropston Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in england west midlands.

Bluebells in Cat Hill Wood - geograph.org.uk - 3517239πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

The Oaks Scout Campsite

The Oaks Scout Campsite β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

Free↗ oakscampsite.org.uk
Track and footpath to Groby - geograph.org.uk - 2909773πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East Midlands

Charnwood Acres Park

Charnwood Acres Park β€” a caravan park in england west midlands.

β†— charnwoodacres.co.uk
Quorn Terrace, Leicester Road, Quorn - geograph.org.uk - 5298183πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· East Midlands

Quorn Country Hotel, Charnwood House

Quorn Country Hotel, Charnwood House β€” a hotel in england east midlands. 4-star.

β†— quorncountryhotel.info
Loughborough Crematorium - geograph.org.uk - 6389994πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East Midlands

The Cedars Hotel

The Cedars Hotel β€” a hotel in england east midlands.

β†— thecedarshotel.com
Loughborough, The Peacock Inn, Factory Street - geograph.org.uk - 7476676πŸ“· 7

B&Bs Β· East Midlands

Holywell House

Holywell House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Westfield Lane, looking towards Rothley railway station - geograph.org.uk - 7540903πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Rothley Court

Rothley Court in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

β†— greenekinginns.co.uk
Path and stream off Cademan Street - geograph.org.uk - 2258742πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Three Horseshoes

Three Horseshoes in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Loughborough Road, Hathern - geograph.org.uk - 3280139πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Anchor Inn

Anchor Inn in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Leicester - Clock tower at Haymarket - geograph.org.uk - 5236852πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Market Tavern

Market Tavern in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

β†— camra.org.uk
Benchmark on ^25 Oxford Street - geograph.org.uk - 6061995πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

The Charlotte

The Charlotte in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

The remains of the New Walk Centre - geograph.org.uk - 4366951πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· East Midlands

Peter Pizzeria

Peter Pizzeria β€” a restaurant in england west midlands. Cuisine: sandwich;pizza.

β†— peterpizzeria.co.uk

More mountains in this region

Shooter's Clough - geograph.org.uk - 7907089πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Errwood Hall

The ruin of Errwood Hall is a popular tourist destination in the scenic Upper Goyt Valley within the Peak District of England.

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Axe Edge MoorπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Axe Edge Moor

Axe Edge Moor β€” Named summit at 551 m.

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Beacon HillπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill β€” Named summit at 244.5 m.

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Black Edge - SummitπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· East Midlands

Black Edge - Summit

Black Edge - Summit β€” Named summit at 506.7 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Benscliffe Hill?
Benscliffe Hill is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE67 9PA), in the parish of Ulverscroft.
What is Benscliffe Hill?
Benscliffe Hill β€” mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 238 m.
How do I get to Benscliffe Hill?
The nearest railway station is Quorn & Woodhouse, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE67 9PA.
Is Benscliffe Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Benscliffe Hill is part of the Benscliffe Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Benscliffe Hill?
The nearest railway station is Quorn & Woodhouse, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE67 9PA.