{"id":1656,"date":"2022-02-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/top-urban-hills\/"},"modified":"2024-04-03T22:06:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T22:06:31","slug":"top-urban-hills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/top-urban-hills\/","title":{"rendered":"Top urban hills that are worth the climb"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_880ed6c102103ce939a5ca1af9f7ec27\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTop urban hills that are worth the climb\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy OS Team\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2022-02-22T00:00:00+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">February 22, 2022<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t6 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/urban_hills_banner8.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"urban_hills_banner8.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/urban_hills_banner8.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/urban_hills_banner8.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/urban_hills_banner8.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1024x259.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/urban_hills_banner8.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-768x194.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/urban_hills_banner8.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1536x388.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/urban_hills_banner8.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1376x348.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_04baaad809a0b06ae02b6c8e95cbb1d0\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find hills near you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hills make a great place to walk. You&#8217;ll benefit from an excellent workout and when you reach the top, will be rewarded with some great views. Here are our top urban hills that are worth the climb. Find hills near you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever you are in Great Britain, you shouldn&#8217;t have to travel far to find a hill. You&#8217;ll be surprised at how many hills sit within urban areas or on the outskirts of a city. Hills make excellent places to spend time outside and many have a network of footpaths, spectacular viewpoints, and facilities to enjoy lunch with a view. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to find a hill near you? Use OS Maps to find one and plan your next local walk. Enjoy a <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free trial<\/a> on us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find walks, footpaths and more in OS Maps <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Glastonbury Tor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Somerset, South West <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Glastonbury Tor, Glastonbury<\/h4>\n\t<p>Walking route in OS Maps for: <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/1576062\/Country-Walking-Glastonbury-Somerset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glastonbury Tor<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/1898595\/Yr-Eifl\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Distance: 5.3 miles \/ Time: 2.5 hours<br><\/p>\n<p>Start\/parking: St Dunstan&#8217;s car park, BA6 9EH &#8211; <em>charges may apply <\/em><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Urban_hills_glastonbury_tor.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Iconic Glastonbury Tor hill\">\n        \n        <p>Iconic Glastonbury Tor <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Glastonbury Tor is known as being one of the most spiritual sites in Great Britain and it\u2019s a beautiful spot to take in the views. This walk will take you through the streets of Glastonbury before heading up Wearyall Hill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll then descend back to the edge of the city before starting your walk up Glastonbury Tor. The short, steep climb will reward you with magnificent views over the city, the Somerset Levels and beyond. At the summit you\u2019ll also see the remains of the two churches of St Michael. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-cheddar-gorge-mendip-hills-west\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS paper map for Glastonbury Tor, Glastonbury: Explorer 141 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hampshire, South East<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Portsdown Hill<\/h4>\n\t<p>Walking route in OS Maps for: <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/2525282\/Chalk-Walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portsdown Hill<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/516533\/AA-Walks-Over-the-Shivering-Mountain\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Distance: 5.7 miles\/ Time: 2.5 hours<br><\/p>\n<p>Start\/parking: free parking in one of the many car parks along the top of the hill<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Urban_hills_Portsdown_Hill.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"View over Portsmouth from Portsdown Hill\">\n        \n        <p>View over Portsmouth from Portsdown Hill<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Portsdown Hill boasts amazing views across the Solent and the Hampshire countryside. It\u2019s easily accessible from the city of Portsmouth and there are plenty of parking options on top of the hill or at it\u2019s base in Cosham or Portchester.  This long chalk ridge has an extensive network of trails, giving you a sense you\u2019ve left the city and are now in the relaxing surrounds of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s plenty of wildlife to be found and if you make your way to the very top of the hill, you\u2019ll notice that on one side you can spot city landmarks and on the other, rolling green fields. There are not many places so close to a city that offers such contrasting views. Look out for the three forts on top of the hill, each rich in military history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-meon-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS paper map for Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth: Explorer OL3 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Kilvey Hill, Swansea <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Wales <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Kilvey Hill, Swansea <\/h4>\n\t<p>Walking route in OS Maps for: <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/3152423\/Kilvey-Hill-7k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kilvey Hill, Swansea<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Distance: 4.3 miles \/ Time: 2 hours<br><\/p>\n<p>Start\/parking: Kilvey Hill Community Woodland car park <br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Urban_hills_Kilvey_Hill.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"View of Swansea from Kilvey Hill&nbsp;\">\n        \n        <p>View of Swansea from Kilvey Hill <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This 4-mile woodland walk is easily accessible from Swansea with magnificent views over Swansea Bay and Swansea Valley. Kilvey Hill is one of the largest urban fridge woodlands in the area and here you\u2019ll find a variety of habitats including woodland, heathland, wetland and meadow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hill is a haven for bird watching and the rare small blue butterfly has even been spotted here. Although primarily used for walking and trail running, Kilvey Hill is also popular with mountain bikers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-swansea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS paper map for Kilvey Hill, Swansea: Explorer 165 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Primrose Hill, London<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Primrose Hill, London<\/h4>\n\t<p>Walking route in OS Maps for: <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/2080961\/Regents-Park-Primrose-Hill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Primrose Hill<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Distance: 5.2 miles \/ Time: 2 hours<\/p>\n<p>Parking: a number of car parks nearby with charges. Good public transport links. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Urban_hills_Primrose_Hill.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Looking over the London skyline from Primrose Hill&nbsp;\">\n        \n        <p>Looking over the London skyline from Primrose Hill <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Escape the hustle and bustle of London with a walk up Primrose Hill. This route combines two of London\u2019s beautiful public parks, Primrose Hill and Regents Park, which sit next to each other with London Zoo in between. It\u2019s a gentle stroll on a paved path to the top of Primrose Hill. At the top, you\u2019ll be greeted with specular views across London. The hilltop is home to a stone engraved with a William Blake inscription. Reach it to find out what it reads! There\u2019s plenty of grass to stroll across and public benches if you fancy a rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-london-north\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS paper map for Primrose Hill, London: Explorer 173 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Rowley Hills, Birmingham<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">West Midlands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Urban_hills_rowley_hills.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Map of the Rowley Hills\">\n        \n        <p>Map of the Rowley Hills<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rowley Hills provide a peaceful place to get some fresh air away from the city streets below. It\u2019s great for wildlife lovers who will find rare nesting birds and butterflies. One of the hills that make up the area is Portway Hill, a small nature reserve that&#8217;s worth a visit. Many people know Portway Hill for its onion skin weathering on basalt, which was used for kerbstones throughout Birmingham and the Black Country. Spring and summer are particularly pleasant here as you\u2019ll find an abundance of pretty wildflowers. Take a stroll on the handful of footpaths that cross Portway Hill and the wider Rowley Hills, and admire this little oasis above the wider cityscape.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-wolverhampton-dudley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS paper map for Rowley Hills, West Midlands: Explorer 219 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Penshaw Hill, Sunderland <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tyne and Wear, North East <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Penshaw Hill, Sunderland <\/h4>\n\t<p>Walking route in OS Maps for: <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/1190234\/Country-Walking-Penshaw-Tyne-Wear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Penshaw Hill, Sunderland<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Distance: 7.4 miles \/ Time: 3 hours<br><\/p>\n<p>Parking: free car parking available off Chester Road (A183)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Urban_hills_Penshaw_Hill.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Penshaw Hill\">\n        \n        <p>Penshaw Hill<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Overlooking the city streets of Sunderland, you\u2019ll find Penshaw Hill, a popular place for locals to get some fresh air and re-connect with nature. The Earl of Durham&#8217;s Monument (built in 1844) sits on top of the hill and it\u2019s really rather impressive, standing over 70-foot tall. The much-loved monument is a replica of the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens and you can access its rooftop for splendid views below. Please check opening times before you set off and book your monument tour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/penshaw-monument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/map-of-durham-sunderland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS paper map for Penshaw Hill, Sunderland: Explorer 308 <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Little Solsbury Hill, Bath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Somerset, South West <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip\">\n\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/img\/exclamation-mark.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"tip-exclamation\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h4>Little Solsbury Hill, Somerset<\/h4>\n\t<p>Walking route in OS Maps for: <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/3467902\/Country-Walking-Solsbury-Hill-Somerset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Little Solsbury Hill<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/3467902\/Country-Walking-Solsbury-Hill-Somerset\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/en\/route\/7107313\/East-Lyn-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Distance: 2.8 miles \/ Time: 1.5 hours<br><\/p>\n<p>Start\/parking: on the roadside in Northend or Batheaston. <br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Urban_hills_Little%20_Solsbury_Hill.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"&nbsp;Little Solsbury Hill\">\n        \n        <p>Upper Swainswick village near Bath, next to Little Solsbury Hill<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Little Solsbury Hill is a flat-topped hill north east of Bath. This former Iron Age Hill Fort is managed by the National Trust and there is an abundance of well-defined walking trails including this lovely walk which should take you just over an hour. This route passes a former reservoir which is now a wetland nature reserve and home to an array of birds. 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