Anti-Gravity Point

The name "Anti-Gravity Point" is a misnomer as anti-gravity would mean that things would start floating. It can more correctly be called a gravity hill. Wikipedia defines a gravity hill as ‘a place where the layout of the surrounding land produces an optical illusion, making a slight downhill slope appear to be an uphill slope. Thus, a car left out of gear will appear to be rolling uphill against gravity.’ It is a simple-enough explanation. The slope of gravity hills is an optical illusion, although sites are often accompanied by claims that magnetic or supernatural forces are at work. The most important factor contributing to the illusion is a completely or mostly obstructed horizon. Without a horizon, it becomes difficult to judge the slope of a surface, as a reliable reference is missing. Objects one would normally assume to be more or less perpendicular to the ground (such as trees) may actually be leaning, offsetting the visual reference.

The landscape tricks the eye into thinking the road is flat when in fact it is not. To prove any discrepancies in the slope, try pouring water on the ground and it will flow in the “uphill” direction, though it is actually downwards. Likewise, you can use any app on your phone (like My Tracks) to calculate the accurate measurements of elevations, which would show that instead of ascending the hill, you are actually descending. However, scientific explanation or not, this an enjoyable experience.