Archer Hill

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland Eden

England

Archer Hill

Temperature inversion in Lunedale The fog has almost evaporated at this point but was still thick over Morecambe Bay and well to the south. The West Coast Main Line and M6 squeeze through the westernmost of the Yorkshire Dales, a narrow corridor between the Lake District National Park (foreground) and the Yorkshire Dales National Park over the river. — Temperature inversion in Lunedale Credit: Richard Webb

Archer Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Westmorland, in the northwestern part of England. It is situated within the picturesque Lake District National Park, which is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and natural beauty.

Rising to an elevation of approximately 328 meters (1,076 feet), Archer Hill offers commanding panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Its location within the Lake District provides visitors with an opportunity to appreciate the stunning scenery, including rolling hills, lush green valleys, and crystal-clear lakes.

Archer Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering various activities such as hiking, walking, and photography. There are several well-marked trails leading to the summit, allowing visitors to explore the area and take in the breathtaking views along the way. The hill is also home to diverse flora and fauna, with numerous species of plants and wildlife inhabiting its slopes.

The hill's name, Archer Hill, is believed to have originated from its use as a vantage point for archers during medieval times. Historically, it played a significant role in the defense of the region, offering strategic advantages due to its elevated position.

For those seeking tranquility and a connection with nature, Archer Hill is an ideal destination. Its unspoiled beauty, rich history, and breathtaking vistas make it a must-visit location for anyone exploring the Lake District area.

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Archer Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.402782/-2.5663535 or Grid Reference NY6300. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Temperature inversion in Lunedale

The fog has almost evaporated at this point but was still thick over Morecambe Bay and well to the south. The West Coast Main Line and M6 squeeze through the westernmost of the Yorkshire Dales, a narrow corridor between the Lake District National Park (foreground) and the Yorkshire Dales National Park over the river.

Richard Webb

Langdale Fells from the M6

Eirian Evans

Blease Fell

Eirian Evans

Moorland above Uldale Beck

Uldale Beck flows unseen below the declining, foreground slope; it's a tributary of Langdale Beck which drains the main valley in the image.

Trevor Littlewood

Weasel Gill and Grains Gill

Lunedale, Howgill Fells. Grains Gill on the left.

Richard Webb

A path in the Howgill Fells

Long and short options on the zigzags. The steep hillsides above Lunedale are well provisioned with paths and tracks for access to upland pasture and peat mosses.

Richard Webb

Howgill Fells seen from across Lunedale

Looking into Yorkshire across the hidden but not unheard M6.

Richard Webb

Churn Gill

John H Darch

The slopes of Hand Lake

John H Darch

Trig Point on Middleton (486m)

John H Darch

Northwest slopes of Middleton

John H Darch

Churn Gill

David Brown

In the upper Lune valley

The river is hidden by the belt of trees. Beyond, the M6 can be seen, here on two slightly different levels.

David Purchase

Benchmark on boulder in wall on SW side Fairmile Road

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at Link

Roger Templeman

Fairmile Road above High Carlingill

There is an OS benchmark NY6100 : Benchmark on boulder in wall on SW side Fairmile Road on a boulder at the base of the wall near the right hand edge of the image

Roger Templeman

Benchmark on remains of building on Fairmile Road

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at Link

Roger Templeman

Gateway on SW side of Fairmile Road

There was a building on the left side of the gateway: now only its roadside wall remains, with an OS benchmark NY6100 : Benchmark on remains of building on Fairmile Road on the roadface corner stone

Roger Templeman