ValuerJim 277 Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 I was sat on the bog this morning reading about Nottingham in Bradshaw's railway guide. Apparently, from Mapperley Plains, according to Bradshaw, it is possible to see Lincoln Cathedral and Belvoir Castle. Is that right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 Belvoir Castle you certainly can. Not sure about Lincoln Cathedral. You would need powerful binoculars as it’s about 40 miles away to the northeast. Having said that you can see both Lincoln Cathedral and Southwell Minster from High Cross hill above Bleasby. Apparently it’s the only place in the UK where you can see two Anglican Cathedrals. I can vouch for it as it was a very clear day yesterday and I stopped to look for the first time in many years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,084 Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 When my dad worked at Mapperley Hospital, he could see Lincoln Cathedral from his office on a clear day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 Well that answers the question. Perhaps the top of Woodborough Hill would be the best viewing point or maybe Dorket Head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ValuerJim 277 Posted May 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 Thanks guys. Next time I'm back I must try it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 If you stand at the top of Beachy Head, you can see the Moon ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 Said it a few times before,,,but most folk don't find it of any interest...no 'not Beachy Head.........but the Ural mountains in Western Russia.....being......... the highest point travelling in a straight line East from my old school Padstow on Bestwood estate.....so we were informed by our great Geoghraphy Teacher Mr.Thomas.....don't think you can see em though.......lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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