Welcome to Bullhurst Hill

Bullhurst Hill is a small hill located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. It is situated near the village of Brassington and is a popular destination for hikers and walkers. The hill offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a great place to take in the natural beauty of the area. The hill is also home to a number of rare plant species, making it an important site for conservation.

The hill is steeped in history and has been inhabited since prehistoric times. There are a number of ancient burial mounds and stone circles on the hill, which are believed to date back to the Bronze Age. The hill was also used as a lookout point during the Roman occupation of Britain, and there are still remnants of a Roman fort on the hill. In more recent times, the hill was used as a training ground for the local militia during the Napoleonic Wars.

Today, Bullhurst Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The hill is home to a number of walking trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There are also a number of picnic areas and benches on the hill, making it a great place to relax and take in the scenery. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or just looking for a peaceful place to spend an afternoon, Bullhurst Hill is definitely worth a visit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

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Belmont Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Fern Wright	Belmont Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 8JZ 01283217782 School Website
St Edward's Catholic Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Mcquillan	Newhall Road Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0BD 1283216721 School Website
Springfield Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Kay	Springfield Road Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0BU 1283217855 School Website
Church Gresley Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Cripps	Pennine Way Church Gresley Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9EY 1283217357 School Website
Pennine Way Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr R Mansfield	Pennine Way Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9EY 01283223697 School Website
Granville Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Oliphant	Burton Road Woodville Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7JR 1283216765 School Website
The Pingle Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Steven Hall	Coronation Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0QA 1283216837 School Website
Eureka Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Cassie Hurt	Dunsmore Way Midway Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7LA 01283216451 School Website
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Karen Burton	Queen's Drive Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0EG 1283216883 School Website
St George's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Kim Millar	Church Street Church Gresley Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9NP 1283217199 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Burton-On-Trent Borough Road, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2DA 4.51 Miles

Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 5.61 Miles

Tutbury And Hatton Station Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, DE65 5DX 8.37 Miles

Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 9.31 Miles

Polesworth Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BX 10.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alpha Cars 01283 551818 49 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8JA 0.10 Miles
Alpha Taxis And Minibuses 01283 225184 49 High St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8JA 0.10 Miles
Swad Cars 01283 550070 Unit 12A/Sharpes Ind Est/Alexandra Rd, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9AZ 0.29 Miles
24 7 Private Hire 01283 222288 Unit E/Sharpes Ind Est/Alexandra Rd, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9AZ 0.29 Miles
Ace Cars 01283 216636 Hill Top Works/Pool St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EG 0.40 Miles
Swad Cars 01283 216636 Hill Top Works, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EG 0.40 Miles
Ashby Van Hire Ltd 01530 411911 Unit 3 Kiln Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8ED 0.41 Miles
Malc Gee Private Hire 01283 211923 2 Skinners Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7NL 0.51 Miles
Alliance Cars 01283 229933 Bridge St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EL 0.63 Miles
Pj's Private Hire 01283 552662 314 Burton Rd, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7LY 0.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Morrisons (Swad) Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Swadlincote Main Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hallfarm Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hastings Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Darklands Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sainsburys Swadlincote Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Midway Road (Eureka) Box Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Landsdowne Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Robian Way Business Box Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Granville Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Street Gresley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Potters Croft Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sainsburys Midway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Byron Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Oaklands Village And Community Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oakland Village Hall Farm Road Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 8ND
Swadlincote Extended Access 01823 818100	Swadlinecote Health Ctr Civic Way Swadlinecote DE11 0AE
Heartwood Medical Practice 01283 818100	Swadlincote Health Centre Civic Way Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0AE
Swadlincote Surgery 01283 551717	Swadlincote Surgery Darklands Rd Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0PP
Woodville Surgery 01283 217036	The Surgery 71 Burton Road, Woodville Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7JE

Local Stores

Overseal
67 Burton Road
Overseal
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE12 6JJ
01283 763782
Store Website
2.46 miles

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SPAR - Platinum Burton
116 Ashby Road
Burton on Trent
DE15 0NX
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Swadlincote Veterinary Surgery
Unit 1, The Pipeworks Retail Park Coppice Side Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9FQ 01283 213707 info@swadlincotevets.co.uk Website 0.12 miles

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Bright Side Vets
Waterloo House 49 West Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9DN 01283 617020 manager@brightsidevets.com Website 0.33 miles
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Hartshorne Veterinary Surgery
62 Repton Road Hartshorne Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7AF 01283 480910 hartshornevets@hotmail.com 1.65 miles


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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Woodward Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Ivanhoe Business Park Smisby Road Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2UZ 01530 412035 enquiries@woodward-vets.co.uk Website 3.16 miles

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Highland Veterinary Centre
361 Rosliston Road Stapenhill Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire DE15 9RJ 01283 562111 reception@highlandvetclinic.co.uk Website 3.20 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
90 Spring Terrace Road Stapenhill Burton-Upon-Trent Staffordshire DE15 9DX 01283 568162 post@scarsdalevets.com Website 3.23 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Moria Furnace
Moria Furnace Was A Brick Building Kiln. Now It's A Craft Centre, Museum, Cafe And Childrens Play Area. A Nice Walk Along The Canal Tow Path Takes You To Into The Neighbouring National Forest. Located: Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch) Furnace Ln Moira 2.71 miles Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch)

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Hicks Lodge
This Park Is Really Designed For Cyclists So Care Is Needed If Your Walking Your Dog. The Park Is Split Into 2. One Being A Gentler Walk Around A Lake With A Nice Lakeside Cafe The Other Area Is Across A Road And Into The Woodland, This Is Aimed At The More Advanced Cyclist. Although Dogs Walkers Are Welcome No Facilities Are Provided For Them. Water Bowls Are Left Outside The Cafe But When My Dog Drank From One He Was Later Sick. Located: Willesley Woodside Willesley Ln Ashby-De-La-Zouch Lancashire LE65 2TL 3.66 miles Willesley Woodside, Ashby-De-La-Zouch

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Milton To Foremark Loop
A Hilly, Well-Marked 7 Mile Walk That Encompasses Open Fields, Woodland, And Beaches. Main Street Milton Derby DE65 6EF 4.23 miles There Is Free Parking At The Swan And Along Milton Main Street - This Is Where The Loop Is Marked As Starting On The All Trails Map. Alternatively, You Can Start The Loop At Foremark Reservoir (£3 All Day Parking) Or In The Layby At Robin'S Cross (Free, Postcode De65 6Fb - At The Junction Between Robin'S Cross Lane And Red Lane).

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Ticknall Limeyards And Calke Abbey Loop
A Five Mile Loop From Ticknall Through The Grounds Of Calke Abbey And Out Via The Ticknall Lime Quarry, Limeyards, And Lime Kilns. Main Street Ticknall 4.33 miles

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Trent And Mersey Canal Path (Burton)
The Trent And Mersey Canal Path From Branston To Barton Marina Is A Relatively Long But Even Route With Several Bridges, Locks, And The Opportunity To View Wildlife Along The Way. Tatenhill Lane Branston Burton-On-Trent DE14 3EZ 5.37 miles The Bridge Inn Has A Small, Free Car Park For Customers, But There Is Also Free Parking At Branston Water Park (De14 3Hd).

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Brantson Water Park
Branston Water Park Is A Premier Wildlife Site In East Staffordshire. Located Just Outside Burton Off The A38. The Site Is A Local Natural Reserve And Has Also Received The Prestigious Green Flag Award Again This Year And Has Successfully Held The Award Since 2005 In Recognition Of The Quality, Cleanliness, Safety And Wildlife Value Of The Site.In Recent Years The Site Has Been Improved With Better Signage, A Small Visitors Centre And Ample Parking. There Is A Level Path Running Around The Entire Site Giving Excellent Disabled Access, A Children’S Play Area, Toilets And Information On The Types Of Birds And Habitats That Are Found At Branston Water Park. 76 Lichfield Rd Branston Burton-On-Trent DE14 3HD 5.37 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	6.6°C	7.8°C	8.4°C	8.2°C	6.8°C	7.3°C	6.9°C	8.4°C	8.1°C	5.9°C	2.8°C	2°C

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