- Robinswood Hill
Infobox Mountain
Name = Robinswood Hill
Location =Gloucestershire , ENG
Elevation = 198 m (650 ft)
Grid_ref_UK = SO840150
Prominence = "c." 141 m
Coordinates = coord|51|50|01|N|02|13|57|W|type:mountainRobinswood Hill is a hill and country park to the south of the city centre of Gloucester, close to the Stroud Road (A4173). It rises to 198 m, and is owned and managed by Gloucester City Council's Countryside Unit. The Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust also have their head office based here.
It was originally one of the main sources of water to the city, but reservoirs have now been backfilled to provide carparks and a countryside centre for the thousands of visitors that use the hill for recreation and inspiration. The park also holds the Rare Breeds Centre which is also open for the visitors of the hill.
It is home to much wildlife and affords spectacular views of the surrounding area including other hills of Gloucester, the Cotswolds, Malverns, May Hill and on a clear day the Severn Bridges.
The country park itself covers 250 acres and has a number of sites, a dry-ski slope and a rare-breeds farm.
References
* [http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/index.cfm?Articleid=2145 Gloucs. Council Site - Info]
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