Turner Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Ribble Valley

England

Turner Hill

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

Turner Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in Yorkshire, England. It is classified as a hill rather than a mountain, as it does not reach the required height to be considered a mountain. Situated in the picturesque countryside, Turner Hill offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is named after the renowned English landscape painter, J.M.W. Turner, who was known for his captivating artwork depicting the beauty of the British countryside. It is said that Turner himself was inspired by this very hill and frequently visited the area to capture its essence on canvas.

Rising to a height of approximately 300 meters (984 feet), Turner Hill is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers. Its gentle slopes and well-defined trails make it accessible to individuals of varying fitness levels. The hill is adorned with lush greenery, dotted with vibrant wildflowers during the spring and summer months, and transforms into a colorful tapestry of orange and gold during the autumn season.

The summit of Turner Hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including rolling hills, meandering rivers, and quaint villages. On a clear day, it is even possible to spot the distant peaks of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The hill provides an ideal vantage point for capturing stunning photographs or simply immersing oneself in the tranquility of nature.

Turner Hill, Yorkshire, is a place where visitors can connect with the beauty of the English countryside, following in the footsteps of one of Britain's most celebrated landscape artists.

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Turner Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.96573/-2.5545558 or Grid Reference SD6352. 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.
Settling tanks at  Langden Intake Part of the infrastructure for the Preston water supply.
Settling tanks at Langden Intake
Part of the infrastructure for the Preston water supply.
Horses in field near Langden Intake Sykes Nab <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SD6351">SD6351</a> in the background.
Horses in field near Langden Intake
Sykes Nab SD6351 in the background.
Langden Brook The well-wooded stretch of the Brook below Langden Intake.
Langden Brook
The well-wooded stretch of the Brook below Langden Intake.
Cyclists' memorials at the Trough of Bowland About the year 2000 give or take a year, I cycled up to the Trough of Bowland to witness the Tour of Britain passing through. Amongst the many cyclists assembled there, I witnessed a small group intent on inaugurating this memorial stone. It never occurred to me to photograph this event (it was of course before Geograph days) and indeed I had no idea of the significance of the event.

This understated memorial reads 

Bill Bradley, Southport CC, 1933-1997
International Racing Cyclist
Tour of Britain winner 1959 and 1960
He loved to ride through the area

An even more modest memorial stone has subsequently been added to the left of the original memorial. It reads:

Legendary Cyclist 
Jack Thompson
1912-2003

Up until 2010, the second stone rested on top of the original - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1900323">SD6253 : Cyclists' memorials, Trough of Bowland</a>, but by 2012 it had been moved to the side <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2960819">SD6253 : Memorial stones, Trough of Bowland</a>.
Cyclists' memorials at the Trough of Bowland
About the year 2000 give or take a year, I cycled up to the Trough of Bowland to witness the Tour of Britain passing through. Amongst the many cyclists assembled there, I witnessed a small group intent on inaugurating this memorial stone. It never occurred to me to photograph this event (it was of course before Geograph days) and indeed I had no idea of the significance of the event. This understated memorial reads Bill Bradley, Southport CC, 1933-1997 International Racing Cyclist Tour of Britain winner 1959 and 1960 He loved to ride through the area An even more modest memorial stone has subsequently been added to the left of the original memorial. It reads: Legendary Cyclist Jack Thompson 1912-2003 Up until 2010, the second stone rested on top of the original - see SD6253 : Cyclists' memorials, Trough of Bowland, but by 2012 it had been moved to the side SD6253 : Memorial stones, Trough of Bowland.
Cyclists' memorials at the Trough of Bowland Just visible above the low wall are the understated memorials to two distinguished cyclists. For details, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7002538">SD6253 : Cyclists' memorials at the Trough of Bowland</a>.
Cyclists' memorials at the Trough of Bowland
Just visible above the low wall are the understated memorials to two distinguished cyclists. For details, see SD6253 : Cyclists' memorials at the Trough of Bowland.
Cattle grid at the Trough of Bowland A famous mountain road between Clitheroe and Lancaster.
Cattle grid at the Trough of Bowland
A famous mountain road between Clitheroe and Lancaster.
Service road from Langden Intake The tree-lined service road from the Preston waterworks crosses the Losterdale Brook by a reinforced bridge.
Service road from Langden Intake
The tree-lined service road from the Preston waterworks crosses the Losterdale Brook by a reinforced bridge.
Trough of Bowland View south at Sniddle Holes to Trough Barn
Trough of Bowland
View south at Sniddle Holes to Trough Barn
Staple Oak Fell From the car park at Dunsop Bridge.
Staple Oak Fell
From the car park at Dunsop Bridge.
The River Dunsop. Scenic walk alongside the river.
The River Dunsop.
Scenic walk alongside the river.
Track below Calder Moor Breast Heading up the Dunsop valley.
Track below Calder Moor Breast
Heading up the Dunsop valley.
Footbridge across the River Dunsop. Heading for rougher ground.
Footbridge across the River Dunsop.
Heading for rougher ground.
Brennand Farm Remote farmstead high in the hills.
Brennand Farm
Remote farmstead high in the hills.
Track to Lower Brennand Heading back to Dunsop Bridge.
Track to Lower Brennand
Heading back to Dunsop Bridge.
Looking down the Trough of Bowland Road
Looking down the Trough of Bowland Road
Path Near Langden Brook
Path Near Langden Brook
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Turner Hill is located at Grid Ref: SD6352 (Lat: 53.96573, Lng: -2.5545558)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Ribble Valley

Police Authority: Lancashire

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