Savin Hill

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland South Lakeland

England

Savin Hill

Lane off Hyning Brow Credit: Anthony Parkes

Savin Hill is a picturesque neighborhood located in the Westmorland region of England. Situated on a gentle hill, it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and is famous for its idyllic landscapes. The hill itself is known as Savin Hill, also referred to as Savin Mountain by some locals due to its elevation.

The area is characterized by its quaint and charming atmosphere, with a mix of traditional architecture and modern developments. The neighborhood is primarily residential, with a range of housing options from cozy cottages to larger family homes. The well-maintained gardens and tree-lined streets contribute to the area's appeal.

Savin Hill is renowned for its natural beauty and offers plenty of outdoor recreational activities. The hill/mountain provides excellent hiking and walking trails, attracting both locals and tourists alike. These trails wind through lush greenery, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding Westmorland countryside.

In addition to its natural attractions, Savin Hill boasts a close-knit community. The neighborhood is home to a variety of amenities, including local shops, cafes, and restaurants that cater to the needs of its residents. The community also benefits from excellent transportation links, making it easily accessible from other parts of Westmorland.

Overall, Savin Hill is a charming and scenic neighborhood with a strong sense of community and a wealth of natural beauty. It offers residents and visitors a tranquil and picturesque setting, making it a highly sought-after area in Westmorland.

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Savin Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.293591/-2.8269301 or Grid Reference SD4688. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lane off Hyning Brow

Anthony Parkes

Cottage at Row

Beside the lane/public footpath which heads west of the hamlet towards open pastureland and the wooded heights of Whitbarrow.

Karl and Ali

Lime kiln above Row

This impressively large kiln above the footpath is remarkably well-preserved and is a Grade II listed structure Link

Karl and Ali

Scattered trees, Township Allotment

Old maps indicate that the wall on the west side of this woodland (visible in the photo) was built later than the plantation walls on the north and south sides.

Ian Taylor

Brigsteer Causeway from road to Helsington Church

Colin Park

Helsington Pool (creek) as seen from S of Helsington Barrows

Colin Park

Brigsteer Brow leading into Brigsteer

Colin Park

Brigsteer

Looking over part of Brigsteer village with the Lyth Valley beyond.

Stephen McKay

Brigsteer Brow

The road drops down quite steeply into Brigsteer village.

Stephen McKay

Approaching Brigsteer

Looking along the road from Underbarrow at the junction for a narrow lane that heads across the Lyth Valley. The blackboard advertises the Wheatsheaf 'Award winning inn'.

Whitbarrow Road

Lyth Valley

South Low Farm

Flodder Hall

Flodder Hall Farm.

Peter McDermott

Gilpin Bank

Peter McDermott

Public footpath in Whitbarrow Nature Reserve

There's quite a network of paths and tracks within the Nature Reserve, of which comparatively few are, like this one, public rights of way, with very little in the way of signage to distinguish them. This hardly matters to the walker in that the area is all CROW Access Land, but there are more paths than shown on the map and no views of distant landmarks by which to stay orientated, so it's not always easy to pick the right way on, even with a GPS. It's one of those places where a compass is more useful. This bit of the woodland has a lot of Hazel, much of which shows signs of having been coppiced. The taller trees are mainly Ash, and there are quite a few here that seem to be in trouble - maybe they've just lost leaves in the recent strong winds, but one suspects Ash Dieback Disease is here and we can only hope that some proportion of the population prove to be resistant.

Andy Waddington

A maze of twisty footpaths, all alike

The marker post shows no less than five arrows (one is on the far side of the post), four of which represent public footpaths and one a permissive path (surely all paths are permitted in CROW Access Land?). Whilst some are bigger than others, all look similar and there are more junctions just a short distance away with no views of distant landmarks by which to orientate oneself. A compass (and GPS, which Geographers do tend to be carrying) is useful here, but beware there are other ways than just the paths marked on the map and no signage at most of the other junctions.

Andy Waddington