List of hills of Kent facts for kids

Welcome to a list of hills in Kent, a county in southeast England! These hills are not just bumps in the ground; many are special places. They have important history, cool old archaeological finds, and are home to amazing nature. Plus, they're great spots for hiking and visiting!

Understanding Hill Types

To help you understand the different types of hills, we use a special system based on how much a hill "sticks up" from the land around it. This is called its prominence. A hill with high prominence usually means it's the tallest point nearby and often has amazing views!

Here's a quick guide to the different types of hills you'll find in Kent:

The table uses different colours to show the type of hill. In Kent, you'll mostly see Marilyns, HuMPs, and TuMPs.

• A Marilyn is a hill that rises at least 150 metres (about 500 feet) above the surrounding land. In this list, Marilyns are shown in beige.
• A HuMP (which stands for Hundred Metre Prominence) is a hill that rises at least 100 metres but less than 150 metres. HuMPs are shown in lilac.
• A TuMP is a hill that rises at least 30 metres but less than 100 metres.

For more details, you can check out the Lists of mountains and hills in the British Isles and the specific articles on Marilyns, HuMPs, and TuMPs.

Hills in Kent

Here is a list of some of the notable hills in Kent. You'll find their height, how much they stand out (prominence), where they are located, and what type of hill they are.

Hill	Height (m)	Prom. (m)	Grid ref.	Class	Parent	Range/Region	Remarks	Image
Betsom's Hill	251	15	TQ435563	Kent county top (historical and current)	Botley Hill	North Downs	This is the highest point in Kent! It's just a spot on the ground near a lane.
Toys Hill	248	117	TQ469520	HuMP, TuMP	Botley Hill	Wealden Greensand	This is the second highest point in Kent.
Westerham Heights	245	0	TQ436565	None	Botley Hill	North Downs	Kent's third highest point. It's also the highest spot in any part of Greater London.
Wrotham Hill	235	129	TQ436565	HuMP, TuMP	Botley Hill	North Downs	You'll find a special 'trig point' marker at the very top.
Bayley's Hill	216	40	TQ514519	TuMP	Botley Hill	Kent Downs	There are other high points nearby, including Ide Hill.
Crockham Hill	216	41	TQ445514	TuMP	Botley Hill	Kent Downs	No special features mark the top of this hill.
River Hill	215	27	TQ541523	None	Botley Hill	Kent Downs
Raspit Hill	207	34	TQ577548	TuMP	Botley Hill	Kent Downs
Detling Hill	200	163	TQ804586	Marilyn, HuMP, TuMP	Botley Hill	Kent Downs	The top is where three paths meet. Sometimes tall grass can hide the exact highest spot.
Cheriton Hill	188	150	TQ511307	Marilyn, HuMP, TuMP	Crowborough	Kent Downs	The highest point is about 15 metres north of a fence corner.

See also

• List of mountains and hills of the United Kingdom
• List of Marilyns in England
• Geography of Kent