Rivey_Hill

Rivey Hill

Rivey Hill

Hill in Cambridgeshire, England

Rivey Hill is a hill overlooking Linton in Cambridgeshire, England (grid reference TL567480).[1] At 367 feet (112 m) it is the highest point for several miles around. The hill has a steep slope leading down to Linton and a prominence of 69 feet (21 m). The highest point is on private land but a bridleway from Linton crosses near the top. A water tower on the hill identifies it when seen from a distance.[2] The tower is a grade II listed building, was built in 1935–1936 in Art Deco style, and underwent major restoration work in 2018–2019.[3][4]

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The watertower on Rivey Hill

The ascent of the hill is the start of a circular walk, detailed in Jarrold's Walks in Cambridgeshire, which goes north from the top to a Roman Road, follows this over the 312 feet (95 m) Hildersham Hill for 2 miles (3.2 km), then descends to Hildersham and returns along the valley of the River Granta to Linton. Rivey Hill is also the highest point on a circular walk around Hadstock and Linton, described by The Hundred Parishes Society.[5]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Rivey Hill, South Cambridgeshire - area information, map, walks and more". OS GetOutside. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  2. [2]
    "Rivey Tower restoration". www.cambridge-water.co.uk. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  3. [3]
    Historic England. "Water tower (1392652)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  4. [4]
    "Rivey Tower restoration". www.cambridge-water.co.uk. Cambridge Water. 18 December 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  5. [5]
    "Circular walk 109: Hadstock and Linton" (PDF). The Hundred Parishes Society. Retrieved 3 February 2024.

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