Moor Head

Landscape Feature in Yorkshire Craven

England

Moor Head

The Pennine Way near Dale Head — The Pennine Way near Dale Head Credit: Dave Kelly

Moor Head is a prominent landscape feature located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated on the outskirts of the town of Huddersfield, Moor Head is a prominent hill that rises to an elevation of approximately 1,200 feet (366 meters) above sea level.

The hill is characterized by its distinctive rounded shape and is composed of Millstone Grit, a type of sandstone commonly found in the region. Covered in heather and grasses, Moor Head offers a picturesque view of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby valleys and moorlands.

The hill is accessible via several walking paths, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The summit of Moor Head provides breathtaking panoramic views, allowing visitors to admire the rolling hills, woodlands, and farmland that stretch into the distance.

The area surrounding Moor Head is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The hill's heather-covered slopes provide a habitat for various bird species, including red grouse and curlews. In addition, the hill's rocky outcrops and boulders attract reptiles such as adders and lizards.

Moor Head is not only a natural attraction but also holds historical significance. The hill was once the site of an Iron Age hillfort, and remnants of ancient fortifications can still be seen today. This adds an extra layer of interest for those intrigued by the region's rich history.

Overall, Moor Head in Yorkshire offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and history of the area, making it a must-visit destination for those exploring the region.

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Moor Head Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.124315/-2.2571104 or Grid Reference SD8369. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Pennine Way near Dale Head

The Pennine Way near Dale Head

Pivot on Dub Cote Scar Pasture, Long Lane Very badly eroded pivot benchmark on limestone wall. I tried to rub moss into the pivot (top of stone) and broad arrow to front of stone but it&#039;s still hard to make out. Further description here <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm174286" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm174286">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Pivot on Dub Cote Scar Pasture, Long Lane

Very badly eroded pivot benchmark on limestone wall. I tried to rub moss into the pivot (top of stone) and broad arrow to front of stone but it's still hard to make out. Further description here Link

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Roadside Parking at Dale Head On the road from Halton Gill. Some maps have a car park marked here on the spot where there is some limestone paving

Roadside Parking at Dale Head

On the road from Halton Gill. Some maps have a car park marked here on the spot where there is some limestone paving

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Studfold, Long Lane The benchmark is cut into a left hand gatepost on the Long Lane track, with the summit of Penyghent in the distance.

Studfold, Long Lane

The benchmark is cut into a left hand gatepost on the Long Lane track, with the summit of Penyghent in the distance.

Studfold, Long Lane track There is a benchmark cut into the left hand gatepost on the Long Lane track, with the summit of Penyghent in the distance.

Studfold, Long Lane track

There is a benchmark cut into the left hand gatepost on the Long Lane track, with the summit of Penyghent in the distance.

Studfold, Long Lane track The benchmark is cut into a right hand gatepost on the Long Lane track to Penyghent.

Studfold, Long Lane track

The benchmark is cut into a right hand gatepost on the Long Lane track to Penyghent.

Studfold, Long Lane track There is a benchmark cut into the right hand gatepost on the Long Lane track to Penyghent.

Studfold, Long Lane track

There is a benchmark cut into the right hand gatepost on the Long Lane track to Penyghent.

Penyghent, Long Lane track The rivet benchmark is cut into a boulder on the right side of the track as walking north towards Penyghent.

Penyghent, Long Lane track

The rivet benchmark is cut into a boulder on the right side of the track as walking north towards Penyghent.

Penyghent, Long Lane track There is a rivet benchmark cut into a boulder on the right side of the track as walking north towards Penyghent.

Penyghent, Long Lane track

There is a rivet benchmark cut into a boulder on the right side of the track as walking north towards Penyghent.

Penyghent, Long Lane track The benchmark is cut into a right hand gatepost, on the east side of the track as approaching Penyghent to the north.

Penyghent, Long Lane track

The benchmark is cut into a right hand gatepost, on the east side of the track as approaching Penyghent to the north.

Penyghent, Long Lane track There is a benchmark cut into the right hand gatepost, on the east side of the track as approaching Penyghent to the north. The quality of the mark is excellent.

Penyghent, Long Lane track

There is a benchmark cut into the right hand gatepost, on the east side of the track as approaching Penyghent to the north. The quality of the mark is excellent.

Penyghent, Long Lane track The rivet benchmark is cut into a large boulder on the south side of the track.

Penyghent, Long Lane track

The rivet benchmark is cut into a large boulder on the south side of the track.

Penyghent, Long Lane track There is a rivet benchmark cut into the large boulder on the south side of the track.

Penyghent, Long Lane track

There is a rivet benchmark cut into the large boulder on the south side of the track.

Penyghent, Long Lane track The benchmark is cut into a fallen gatepost on the left of the track, and as travelling north to the peak.

Penyghent, Long Lane track

The benchmark is cut into a fallen gatepost on the left of the track, and as travelling north to the peak.

Penyghent, Long Lane track There is a benchmark cut into the fallen gatepost on the left of the track, and as travelling north to the peak. Penyghent shrouded in mist.

Penyghent, Long Lane track

There is a benchmark cut into the fallen gatepost on the left of the track, and as travelling north to the peak. Penyghent shrouded in mist.

Penyghent, Long Lane track According to the OS benchmark database there is a pivot benchmark along this stretch of drystone wall on the west side of the track. The wall is in poor shape and nothing was found.

Penyghent, Long Lane track

According to the OS benchmark database there is a pivot benchmark along this stretch of drystone wall on the west side of the track. The wall is in poor shape and nothing was found.

Penyghent, Long Lane track According to the OS benchmark database there is a pivot benchmark cut into the drystone wall on the west side of the track. The wall is in a poor state and nothing was found.

Penyghent, Long Lane track

According to the OS benchmark database there is a pivot benchmark cut into the drystone wall on the west side of the track. The wall is in a poor state and nothing was found.

Penyghent, Long Lane track According to the OS benchmark database there is a benchmark cut on one of these gateposts on the east side of the lane. Nothing was found.

Penyghent, Long Lane track

According to the OS benchmark database there is a benchmark cut on one of these gateposts on the east side of the lane. Nothing was found.

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Moor Head is located at Grid Ref: SD8369 (Lat: 54.124315, Lng: -2.2571104)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Located within 500m of 54.124315,-2.2571104

Barrier: stile

Material: stone

Stile: stepover

Lat/Long: 54.1268433/-2.2622088

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