Viewpoints · East Midlands
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Gainsborough Central · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beacon Hill is a named viewpoint in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Bassetlaw parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, about 7.8 km away. Postcode area DN10.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesterfield Canal SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beacon Hill is a viewpoint located in Gringley on the Hill, Nottinghamshire, within the East Midlands. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the Chesterfield Canal and is also part of the Humber Estuary Ramsar site.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4087, -0.8857
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Bassetlaw
- Parish
- Gringley on the Hill
- Postcode
- DN10 4RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bassetlaw
- Nearest railway station
- Gainsborough Central — 7.8 km
Sources
- osm: n4076733523 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beacon Hill?
- Beacon Hill is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN10 4RQ), in the parish of Gringley on the Hill.
- Is Beacon Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Beacon Hill is part of the Chesterfield Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Beacon Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Beacon Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beacon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN10 4RQ.