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Viewpoints · East Midlands

Windmill Hill

In or near Saxondale.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Windmill Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Woodland in Cotgrave Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 6452038

Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Radcliffe · 3.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Windmill Hill is a named viewpoint in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Rushcliffe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Radcliffe, about 3.3 km away. Postcode area NG12.

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Place summary

Windmill Hill is a viewpoint located in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands. This site offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a notable spot for observing the local landscape.

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

Coordinates
52.9192, -1.0417
County
Nottinghamshire
District
Rushcliffe
Parish
Cotgrave
Postcode
NG12 3HP
Parliamentary constituency
Rushcliffe
Nearest railway station
Radcliffe3.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Windmill Hill?
Windmill Hill is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG12 3HP), in the parish of Cotgrave.
What is Windmill Hill?
Windmill Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Windmill Hill?
The nearest railway station is Radcliffe, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG12 3HP.
Is Windmill Hill free to visit?
Yes, Windmill Hill is free to enter.
How do I get to Windmill Hill?
The nearest railway station is Radcliffe, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG12 3HP.