Mountains & hills · East of England
Galley Hill
In or near Thompson.
Galley Hill — mountain in england east. Elevation: 46 m.
David Pashley — 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
- Harling Road · 7.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Galley Hill is a mountain located in england east. Elevation: 46 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: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Galley Hill is a mountain located in the East of England. It offers a variety of walking trails, providing visitors with opportunities for outdoor activities amidst natural landscapes. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a suitable destination for hiking enthusiasts. Expect a mix of paths suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4983, 0.8332
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Hockham
- Postcode
- IP24 1SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road — 7.1 km
Sources
- osm: n2320949077 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Puddledock Farm
Caravan parks · 1.6 km
Peddars Way Songline Stone
Heritage railway stations · 1.8 km
Wretham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Thompson Water, Carr and Common
Wildlife reserves · 2.4 km
Crossing Keeper's Cottage
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Wretham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.6 km
East Wretham
Villages · 2.7 km
Ruins of St Lawrence's Church
Historic churches · 2.7 km
Great Hockham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Hockham Magna Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.9 km
Hockham
Villages · 2.9 km
Tottington
Villages · 3.0 km
Nearby
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Puddledock Farm
Puddledock Farm — a caravan park in england east.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · East of England
Peddars Way Songline Stone
Peddars Way Songline Stone — Public artwork (sculpture) by Tom Perkins.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wretham War Memorial
Wretham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Thompson Water, Carr and Common
Thompson Water, Carr and Common — Site of Special Scientific Interest in Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Crossing Keeper's Cottage
Crossing Keeper's Cottage — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wretham Village Sign
Wretham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Galley Hill
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Puddledock Farm
Puddledock Farm — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Grove Farm Campsite
Grove Farm Campsite — a campsite in england east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Angel Meadow
Angel Meadow — a caravan park in england east.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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The Railway Public House
The Railway Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Old Mill Public House, Rudolph's Nite Spot And Old Mill Pizza House
Old Mill Public House, Rudolph's Nite Spot And Old Mill Pizza House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Wong's Taste of China
Wong's Taste of China — a restaurant in england east.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Griffin Hotel, Attleborough
Griffin Hotel, Attleborough in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House
Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House — a restaurant in england east.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Fighting Cocks Public House
The Fighting Cocks Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Galley Hill?
- Galley Hill is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 1SQ), in the parish of Hockham.
- What is Galley Hill?
- Galley Hill — mountain in england east. Elevation: 46 m.
- How do I get to Galley Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 1SQ.
- Is Galley Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Galley Hill is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Galley Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 1SQ.