Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Croft Hill
In or near Huncote.
Croft Hill — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
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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
- Narborough · 3.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Croft Hill is a named hill or mountain in england west midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Croft and Huncote Quarry SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Croft Hill SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Croft Hill is a mountain located in the West Midlands. It is known for its natural scenery and offers various outdoor activities such as hiking and walking. The area provides expansive views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5656, -1.2491
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Blaby
- Parish
- Croft
- Postcode
- LE9 3JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Narborough — 3.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615869 (CC BY 4.0)
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Soper's Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Croft Car Boot Sale
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Fortway Farm
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Stoney Stanton War Memorial
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Villages · 2.8 km
Narborough Hall
Stately homes · 2.8 km
The Bus Stop
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📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croft Hill?
- Croft Hill is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE9 3JQ), in the parish of Croft.
- What is Croft Hill?
- Croft Hill — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Croft Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE9 3JQ.
- Is Croft Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Croft Hill is part of the Croft and Huncote Quarry SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Croft Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Croft Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Narborough, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE9 3JQ.