Hareden Fell

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Ribble Valley

England

Hareden Fell

Track to Langden Castle The track above Langden Intake reaches into the heart of the Bowland Fells.
Track to Langden Castle Credit: Oliver Dixon

Hareden Fell is a picturesque upland area located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated between the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors, it forms part of the stunning landscape that characterizes the region. The fell, also known as Hareden Moorland, offers a diverse and captivating environment for visitors to explore.

Covering a vast area of rolling hills and rugged terrain, Hareden Fell is renowned for its stunning panoramic views. The landscape is dominated by heather-covered moorland, which bursts into vibrant purple hues during the summer months. The fell is also home to a variety of wildlife, including grouse, curlews, and golden plovers, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

The area is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths and trails, offering visitors the opportunity to discover its beauty on foot. The terrain can be challenging in places, with steep slopes and uneven ground, but the reward is well worth the effort. At the summit of Hareden Fell, walkers are treated to breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside, with rolling hills stretching as far as the eye can see.

Hareden Fell is also steeped in history and folklore. Ancient stone circles and burial mounds dot the landscape, providing a glimpse into the area's rich past. Local legends speak of hidden treasures and mythical creatures that roam the moors, adding an air of mystery to this enchanting place.

Overall, Hareden Fell is a captivating destination that offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and history of Yorkshire's uplands.

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Hareden Fell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.937326/-2.5797696 or Grid Reference SD6249. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track to Langden Castle The track above Langden Intake reaches into the heart of the Bowland Fells.
Track to Langden Castle
The track above Langden Intake reaches into the heart of the Bowland Fells.
Langden Intake Lagoon Part of the infrastructure for the Preston water supply.
Langden Intake Lagoon
Part of the infrastructure for the Preston water supply.
Grouse Butt, Higher Dry Clough Grouse butt used as a hide / wind break for grouse shooting. This particular one is lower down the hillside than the series of grouse butts indicated on the 1:25k OS map.
Grouse Butt, Higher Dry Clough
Grouse butt used as a hide / wind break for grouse shooting. This particular one is lower down the hillside than the series of grouse butts indicated on the 1:25k OS map.
Below Bleadale Grains Several narrow watercourses meet down here to form a tributary headwater for Bleadale Water.
Below Bleadale Grains
Several narrow watercourses meet down here to form a tributary headwater for Bleadale Water.
A Southern Bowland View
A Southern Bowland View
A View from beside a Tributary of Bleadale Water This took a fair bit of effort, fighting through knee high heather to negotiate myself into the extreme south eastern corner of this square.
A View from beside a Tributary of Bleadale Water
This took a fair bit of effort, fighting through knee high heather to negotiate myself into the extreme south eastern corner of this square.
Beasley's Steady An area of tough heather moorland dropping towards the head of Bleadale.
Beasley's Steady
An area of tough heather moorland dropping towards the head of Bleadale.
United Utilities Building Along Langden Valley
United Utilities Building Along Langden Valley
Langden Brook
Langden Brook
Fog Hill Ford This ford on the Hareden Brook is found at Fog Hill.
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Fog Hill Ford
This ford on the Hareden Brook is found at Fog Hill. LinkExternal link
Langden Brook near the confluence with Little Harden Clough Little Harden Clough joins Langden Brook from the south (left). The words clough and brook both derive from Old English but the former term, which refers to a steep stream and its ravine, seems more restricted to the north of England. There was heavy snow in Lancashire the day before this photo was taken but not even a flake is visible today.
Langden Brook near the confluence with Little Harden Clough
Little Harden Clough joins Langden Brook from the south (left). The words clough and brook both derive from Old English but the former term, which refers to a steep stream and its ravine, seems more restricted to the north of England. There was heavy snow in Lancashire the day before this photo was taken but not even a flake is visible today.
Langden Castle OS map days "Langden Castle (ruin)" but it's not a castle and it's not a ruin.  Probably originally a shooting lodge.  not sure what it's used for now but it's well secured.
Langden Castle
OS map days "Langden Castle (ruin)" but it's not a castle and it's not a ruin. Probably originally a shooting lodge. not sure what it's used for now but it's well secured.
The path towards Fiendsdale Head Peaks and Northern Footpaths Society signpost no. 418
The path towards Fiendsdale Head
Peaks and Northern Footpaths Society signpost no. 418
Relics at the memorial A few small pieces of twisted alloy at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4264062">SD6150 : New air crash memorial, Langden Valley</a>. Presumably, they are aircraft wreckage collected from one or all of the crash sites.
Relics at the memorial
A few small pieces of twisted alloy at SD6150 : New air crash memorial, Langden Valley. Presumably, they are aircraft wreckage collected from one or all of the crash sites.
Langden Castle Fancy shooting hut, Forest of Bowland.
Langden Castle
Fancy shooting hut, Forest of Bowland.
Langden Castle A barn and, presumably, a shooting hut. See other photos and descriptions, such as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/74254">SD6050 : Langden Castle</a> & <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1440379">SD6050 : Langden Castle</a>.
Langden Castle
A barn and, presumably, a shooting hut. See other photos and descriptions, such as SD6050 : Langden Castle & SD6050 : Langden Castle.
He's got the, sheep necessities Just like Baloo the bear in the Jungle Book, this sheep was having a good old back scratch beside the high path above Langden Brook.
He's got the, sheep necessities
Just like Baloo the bear in the Jungle Book, this sheep was having a good old back scratch beside the high path above Langden Brook.
The valley of Langden Castle Coming downhill into the low lying land where Bleadale Water and Langden Brook meet.  The 'castle' can be seen at the 'end' of the path.
The valley of Langden Castle
Coming downhill into the low lying land where Bleadale Water and Langden Brook meet. The 'castle' can be seen at the 'end' of the path.
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Hareden Fell is located at Grid Ref: SD6249 (Lat: 53.937326, Lng: -2.5797696)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Ribble Valley

Police Authority: Lancashire

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