Barnsley Hill

Hill, Mountain in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Barnsley Hill

Public bridleway on Great Allotment — Public bridleway on Great Allotment Credit: Adrian Taylor

Barnsley Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, it forms part of the Pennine Hills, which is renowned for its scenic landscapes and picturesque countryside. Barnsley Hill rises to an elevation of approximately 456 meters (1,496 feet), making it one of the highest points in the area.

This hill is characterized by its gently sloping sides and rounded summit, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The terrain is predominantly covered in heather and grass, with scattered patches of woodland. Barnsley Hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, insects, and small mammals, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The hill is easily accessible via footpaths and trails, making it a favorite spot for hikers and walkers who enjoy exploring the outdoors. Several routes, such as the Barnsley Hill Circular Walk, offer visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty of the hill and its surrounding areas.

In addition to its natural beauty, Barnsley Hill holds historical significance. The hill has been inhabited for centuries, with evidence of prehistoric settlements and ancient burial mounds found in the area. It is also believed to have been used as a lookout point during times of conflict, providing strategic advantage to those who occupied it.

Overall, Barnsley Hill in Lancashire offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty of the English countryside, immerse themselves in nature, and appreciate the historical significance of this remarkable geographical feature.

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Barnsley Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.232514/-2.9745505 or Grid Reference SD3682. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Public bridleway on Great Allotment

Public bridleway on Great Allotment

Road near High Gateside The minor road from Low Wood to Cartmel and Field Broughton.

Road near High Gateside

The minor road from Low Wood to Cartmel and Field Broughton.

Gateway near High Gateside This gateway is at the end of a little used access drive to Greenhurst. The gate posts are made from blocks of limestone.
A public footpath runs through the gate and there is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark at the bottom of the right hand gatepost (photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7195628">SD3781 : Benchmark, High Gateside</a>).

Gateway near High Gateside

This gateway is at the end of a little used access drive to Greenhurst. The gate posts are made from blocks of limestone. A public footpath runs through the gate and there is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark at the bottom of the right hand gatepost (photograph SD3781 : Benchmark, High Gateside).

Benchmark, High Gateside Detail of an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the east gatepost of the driveway to Greenhurst. The benchmark marks a height of 106.2786m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn last verified in 1972 (location photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7195619">SD3781 : Gateway near High Gateside</a>).

Benchmark, High Gateside

Detail of an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the east gatepost of the driveway to Greenhurst. The benchmark marks a height of 106.2786m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn last verified in 1972 (location photograph SD3781 : Gateway near High Gateside).

Lane near High Cark This old lane, too narrow for modern vehicles links High Cark to Seatle. It has fallen into disuse and on the central section the western boundary has largely been lost except for a few bushes and the bottom of the dyke.
The lane is a public footpath.

Lane near High Cark

This old lane, too narrow for modern vehicles links High Cark to Seatle. It has fallen into disuse and on the central section the western boundary has largely been lost except for a few bushes and the bottom of the dyke. The lane is a public footpath.

Ford near High Cark Hall Crossed by a public bridleway, a small stone clapper bridge is provided for pedestrians.

Ford near High Cark Hall

Crossed by a public bridleway, a small stone clapper bridge is provided for pedestrians.

Gateway by Bigland Tarn The track is a public footpath from Grassgarth to Birk Dault. Bigland House is in the right background.

Gateway by Bigland Tarn

The track is a public footpath from Grassgarth to Birk Dault. Bigland House is in the right background.

Flush Bracket Benchmark, Bigland Tarn Detail of the flush bracket benchmark on the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Grassgarth Heights above Bigland Tarn (photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7212220">SD3582 : Triangulation Pillar, Bigland Tarn</a>). The flush bracket, benchmark number S5590, is on the north east face of the pillar and marks a height of 205.236m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last levelled for height in 1972.

Flush Bracket Benchmark, Bigland Tarn

Detail of the flush bracket benchmark on the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Grassgarth Heights above Bigland Tarn (photograph SD3582 : Triangulation Pillar, Bigland Tarn). The flush bracket, benchmark number S5590, is on the north east face of the pillar and marks a height of 205.236m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last levelled for height in 1972.

Triangulation Pillar, Bigland Tarn The Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Grassgarth Heights, with Bigland Tarn and the Coniston Fells in the background.
The pillar was constructed in 1949. The flush bracket benchmark number S5590 on the north east face of the pillar marks a height of 205.236m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last levelled for height in 1972 (photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7211305">SD3582 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Bigland Tarn</a>).

Triangulation Pillar, Bigland Tarn

The Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Grassgarth Heights, with Bigland Tarn and the Coniston Fells in the background. The pillar was constructed in 1949. The flush bracket benchmark number S5590 on the north east face of the pillar marks a height of 205.236m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last levelled for height in 1972 (photograph SD3582 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Bigland Tarn).

Bigland Heights Rocky outcrops of Silurian Slate and windblown trees characterise this area of modest uplands.

Bigland Heights

Rocky outcrops of Silurian Slate and windblown trees characterise this area of modest uplands.

Gate, Bigland Heights This gate is on the public footpath from Grassgarth to Birk Dault and although well inland it is the route of the Cumbria Coastal Way, currently forming a link between sections of the England Coast Path due to difficulties in negotiating a satisfactory coastal route for the latter through land owned by Holker Estates.
The gate leads from High Stribers Wood onto the public access land of Bigland Heights.

Gate, Bigland Heights

This gate is on the public footpath from Grassgarth to Birk Dault and although well inland it is the route of the Cumbria Coastal Way, currently forming a link between sections of the England Coast Path due to difficulties in negotiating a satisfactory coastal route for the latter through land owned by Holker Estates. The gate leads from High Stribers Wood onto the public access land of Bigland Heights.

Path in High Stribers Wood The path is a public footpath from Grassgarth to Birk Dault and although well inland it is the route of the Cumbria Coastal Way, currently forming a link between sections of the England Coast Path due to difficulties in negotiating a satisfactory coastal route for the latter through land owned by Holker Estates.

Path in High Stribers Wood

The path is a public footpath from Grassgarth to Birk Dault and although well inland it is the route of the Cumbria Coastal Way, currently forming a link between sections of the England Coast Path due to difficulties in negotiating a satisfactory coastal route for the latter through land owned by Holker Estates.

Path in High Stribers Wood The path is a public footpath from Grassgarth to Birk Dault and although well inland it is the route of the Cumbria Coastal Way, currently forming a link between sections of the England Coast Path due to difficulties in negotiating a satisfactory coastal route for the latter through land owned by Holker Estates.

Path in High Stribers Wood

The path is a public footpath from Grassgarth to Birk Dault and although well inland it is the route of the Cumbria Coastal Way, currently forming a link between sections of the England Coast Path due to difficulties in negotiating a satisfactory coastal route for the latter through land owned by Holker Estates.

Cumbria Coastal Way, Speel Bank The gate, on the footpath between Grassgarth and Speel Bank Farm is, like almost all the gates on and adjacent to public rights of way in this area, marred by an unwelcoming sign warning against trespass.
Far from the sea and more than 150m (500 feet) above sea level, this footpath is nevertheless the route of The Cumbria Coastal Way and the link between established sections of the England Coast Path. This section of the England Coast Path has not yet been defined due to protracted negotiations with Holker Estates.

Cumbria Coastal Way, Speel Bank

The gate, on the footpath between Grassgarth and Speel Bank Farm is, like almost all the gates on and adjacent to public rights of way in this area, marred by an unwelcoming sign warning against trespass. Far from the sea and more than 150m (500 feet) above sea level, this footpath is nevertheless the route of The Cumbria Coastal Way and the link between established sections of the England Coast Path. This section of the England Coast Path has not yet been defined due to protracted negotiations with Holker Estates.

Rocks near Speel Bank The small wooden waymark post to the left of the photograph marks the route of the public footpath from Speel Bank Farm to Grassgarth. Far from the sea and more than 150m (500 feet) above sea level, this footpath is nevertheless the route of The Cumbria Coastal Way and the link between established sections of the England Coast Path. This section of the England Coast Path has not yet been defined due to negotiations with Holker Estates proving difficult to conclude.

Rocks near Speel Bank

The small wooden waymark post to the left of the photograph marks the route of the public footpath from Speel Bank Farm to Grassgarth. Far from the sea and more than 150m (500 feet) above sea level, this footpath is nevertheless the route of The Cumbria Coastal Way and the link between established sections of the England Coast Path. This section of the England Coast Path has not yet been defined due to negotiations with Holker Estates proving difficult to conclude.

Footpath near Speel Bank This is the route of the public footpath from Speel Bank Farm to Grassgarth. Far from the sea and more than 150m (500 feet) above sea level, this upland footpath is the route of The Cumbria Coastal Way and the link between established sections of the England Coast Path. This section of the England Coast Path has not yet been defined due to difficulties in negotiating a satisfactory coastal route through land managed by Holker Estates.

Footpath near Speel Bank

This is the route of the public footpath from Speel Bank Farm to Grassgarth. Far from the sea and more than 150m (500 feet) above sea level, this upland footpath is the route of The Cumbria Coastal Way and the link between established sections of the England Coast Path. This section of the England Coast Path has not yet been defined due to difficulties in negotiating a satisfactory coastal route through land managed by Holker Estates.

Rocky pasture near Speel Bank The stand of trees have been left by felling in the Great Allotment plantation.

Rocky pasture near Speel Bank

The stand of trees have been left by felling in the Great Allotment plantation.

The Bigland road near Beck Side Also known as Croftside, this is the minor road from Cartmel to Haverthwaite.

The Bigland road near Beck Side

Also known as Croftside, this is the minor road from Cartmel to Haverthwaite.

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Barnsley Hill is located at Grid Ref: SD3682 (Lat: 54.232514, Lng: -2.9745505)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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