Mount Judd

Mount Judd is a local landmark in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. It is visible from miles around, particularly from the North of the town and, notably, from the busy A5. The artificial hill is also known as the "Nuneaton Nipple" - this nickname might be due to the shape of the mound, or it might have originated as a derogatory name thought up by the resident of nearby Bedworth who are known to be competitive with the people of Nuneaton.

The hill originated as a spoil tip for the Judkins granite quarry. After the quarry closed, the "mountain" formed by its waste product was measured as the 3,306th highest peak in England at a height of 518 feet.

Although on private land, a trip to the summit was, for many years, a rite of passage for the youths of Nuneaton. Over the years, numerous objects have been left at the summit including, in 2017, half a Mini Cooper. The area has since been fenced off to prevent such activities. The Mount has also been the subject of numerous April Fools Day pranks, including press announcements that it was to be removed (causing intense objections in the town) and reports that a ski lift was to be installed. When traveling south on the A5, residents of Nuneaton and nearby Hinckley fondly consider that seeing the "mountain" is an indication that they are just about home.

Adding to its renown, Mount Judd was voted the United Kingdom's best landmark in a May 2018 poll by the Daily Mirror, beating competition from the likes of the Angel of the North, Giants Causeway, and Big Ben. A few weeks afterwards, the Daily Mirror reopened the vote, saying that the newspaper simply could not accept that a spoil heap should be recognized in this way. However, Mount Judd still proudly holds its original title.