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Rivey Hill

Coordinates: 52°06′29″N 0°17′12″E / 52.10813°N 0.28676°E / 52.10813; 0.28676
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Rivey Hill
Map
Highest point
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Prominence69 ft (21 m)
Listing(none)
Geography
LocationCambridgeshire, England
OS gridTL567480
Topo mapOS Landranger 154
The watertower on Rivey Hill

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]

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]

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References

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

52°06′29″N 0°17′12″E / 52.10813°N 0.28676°E / 52.10813; 0.28676