Lumb Head

Landscape Feature in Yorkshire

England

Lumb Head

The Pennine Way near Old Bess Hill Credit: Dave Kelly

Lumb Head, located in Yorkshire, England, is a captivating landscape feature that showcases the natural beauty of the region. Situated in the heart of the Pennines, it offers a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding valleys and hills.

At an elevation of approximately 450 meters, Lumb Head stands as a prominent outcrop, covered in lush green vegetation during the warmer months. The area is known for its diverse flora and fauna, with various species of plants, including heather and mosses, dotting the landscape.

The rugged terrain of Lumb Head is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and birdwatching. The expansive network of trails provides an opportunity to explore the picturesque countryside, with breathtaking vistas at every turn.

One of the highlights of Lumb Head is its proximity to the nearby reservoirs, including Digley Reservoir and Bilberry Reservoir. These bodies of water add to the scenic beauty of the area, reflecting the surrounding hills and creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Lumb Head also has historical significance, with remnants of ancient settlements and stone structures found in the vicinity. These archaeological sites provide a glimpse into the area's rich past, offering a fascinating insight into the lives of its former inhabitants.

Overall, Lumb Head in Yorkshire is a captivating landscape feature that combines natural beauty, outdoor activities, and historical significance. Whether enjoying the sweeping views, exploring the trails, or delving into its past, Lumb Head offers a unique and memorable experience for visitors.

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Lumb Head Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.852128/-2.0103307 or Grid Reference SD9939. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Pennine Way near Old Bess Hill

Dave Kelly

The Pennine Way near Thornton Hill

Dave Kelly

View from the Pennine Way on Thornton Hill

Dave Kelly

The Pennine Way near Crag Bottom

Dave Kelly

The Pennine Way near Dean Clough

Dave Kelly

Valve chamber on Keighley Moor

I'm presuming this is a valve chamber on a water main, most likely a raw water supply from Keighley Moor Reservoir. The reservoir was originally built by the Duke of Devonshire to supply water to mills down Newsholme Dean, so the original pipeline would have headed this way. But the reservoir now supplies water into public supply via Oldfield treatment works to the south-east (source: Link

). In which case, this original pipeline may be redundant. A note on access: there is no public footpath through this field, but as the official route along the walled track was blocked by farming activities, the farmer (or his employee) gave me permission to divert through this field to regain access to the track further along.

Stephen Craven

Shooting lodge above Smallden Clough

See also SD9940 : Shooting Lodge on edge of Keighley Moor.

Stephen Craven

Shooting butt no. 3

Presumably associated with the nearby lodge SD9940 : Shooting lodge above Smallden Clough; this was the nearest of the butts to the stone track.

Stephen Craven

Cleared area at the head of a track

Where a patch of heather has been cleared, it's usually just to encourage new growth that the birds can feed on. But this one is at the end of a vehicle track (beyond to the north-west is only a foot track to the grouse butts) so I presume it's been cleared as a parking area for SUVs.

Stephen Craven

Crystalline snow on Keighley Moor

A macro photograph of snow covering a moorland track. The scale of the photo is probably about 5-10 centimetres across. I have rarely seen this form of snow, the formation of which must be related to the temperature when it fell and afterwards. See NO1585 : Large snow crystals on Sron nan Gabhar for another contributor's similar photo, while the description at SY6989 : Frozen Leaf explains the growth of ice crystals.

Stephen Craven

Grouse butt no.2 on Keighley Moor

The GPS co-ordinates put this as near as makes no difference on the county boundary between West and North Yorkshire (right & left respectively).

Stephen Craven

Brown Edge, Keighley Moor, W Yorks

view NE from below Maw Stones Hill, with degraded burnt heather moor in the foreground.

Rodney Burton

Maw Stones Hill, Keighley Moor, W Yorks

view N across heather moorland from West Yorkshire into North Yorkshire, with some of the flat maw stones on the right.

Rodney Burton

Cinder Sike and dry stone walls near Oakworth, Yorkshire

This photograph was taken only a couple of metres or so west of the 2 degree meridien which separates SD and SE. The word SIKE is a Yorkshire term meaning 'streamlet'.

Dr Neil Clifton