Bracken Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Ribble Valley

England

Bracken Hill

Approaching Langden Bridge Carrying the road over Langden Brook outside Dunsop Bridge.
Approaching Langden Bridge Credit: Phil and Juliette Platt

Bracken Hill is a picturesque hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the northern part of the county, it forms part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With an elevation of approximately 400 meters (1300 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain.

The hill is characterized by its rugged and undulating terrain, covered in a dense growth of bracken ferns from which it derives its name. Bracken Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, showcasing the rolling hills, lush green valleys, and quaint villages that Yorkshire is renowned for.

The area surrounding Bracken Hill is rich in biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species calling it home. The hillside is adorned with vibrant wildflowers during the spring and summer months, creating a colorful tapestry against the backdrop of the Yorkshire countryside.

A network of footpaths and trails crisscross the hill, providing ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and immerse themselves in nature. Hiking and walking are popular activities, allowing visitors to discover hidden valleys, ancient woodlands, and even remnants of historical sites.

Bracken Hill is not only appreciated for its natural beauty but also for its cultural significance. It has inspired numerous artists, writers, and poets throughout the years, who have captured its essence in their works. The hill also holds historical significance, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years.

Overall, Bracken Hill is a captivating destination for nature lovers, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and rich heritage make it a must-visit location for anyone exploring Yorkshire.

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Bracken Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.941637/-2.5027296 or Grid Reference SD6749. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Approaching Langden Bridge Carrying the road over Langden Brook outside Dunsop Bridge.
Approaching Langden Bridge
Carrying the road over Langden Brook outside Dunsop Bridge.
Old Milestone by Dunsop Bridge By the UC road, in Bowland Forest High parish (Ribble Valley District), formerly Yorkshire West Riding but now Lancashire. Dunsop Bridge, junction with road to Slaidburn.

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1362243
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Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: YW_XBOWa
Old Milestone by Dunsop Bridge
By the UC road, in Bowland Forest High parish (Ribble Valley District), formerly Yorkshire West Riding but now Lancashire. Dunsop Bridge, junction with road to Slaidburn. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1362243 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: YW_XBOWa
Dunsop Bridge Over the river and in the village of the same name.
Dunsop Bridge
Over the river and in the village of the same name.
Post Office and Puddleduck Tearoom in Dunsop Bridge
Post Office and Puddleduck Tearoom in Dunsop Bridge
Ribble Valley E-bikes Sale and hire of electric bikes in Dunsop Bridge. Strictly speaking, should be the Hodder Valley not the Ribble Valley.
Ribble Valley E-bikes
Sale and hire of electric bikes in Dunsop Bridge. Strictly speaking, should be the Hodder Valley not the Ribble Valley.
A famous telephone kiosk According to the information engraved on the door and inside the kiosk, this was the 100,000th BT kiosk to be erected and stands at the geographical centre of Great Britain, although both factoids are a bit questionable. If there ever were 100,000 kiosks in Britain, the number is now in freefall. And on their own admission, the centre of Britain (as defined by the Ordnance Survey at the centre of gravity) is actually at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SD637565">SD637565</a>, way up in the hills. 

Other people have their own definition of the centre of Britain. Principal amongst these is David Taylor proprietor of the Centre of Britain Hotel in Haltwhistle. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/12977">NY7064 : Centre of Britain Hotel</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1458607">NY7064 : Haltwhistle claims to be at the centre of Britain</a>. See also <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2271914.stm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2271914.stm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for the full story of this bitterly contested subject.
A famous telephone kiosk
According to the information engraved on the door and inside the kiosk, this was the 100,000th BT kiosk to be erected and stands at the geographical centre of Great Britain, although both factoids are a bit questionable. If there ever were 100,000 kiosks in Britain, the number is now in freefall. And on their own admission, the centre of Britain (as defined by the Ordnance Survey at the centre of gravity) is actually at SD637565, way up in the hills. Other people have their own definition of the centre of Britain. Principal amongst these is David Taylor proprietor of the Centre of Britain Hotel in Haltwhistle. See NY7064 : Centre of Britain Hotel and NY7064 : Haltwhistle claims to be at the centre of Britain. See also LinkExternal link for the full story of this bitterly contested subject.
Door of a famous telephone kiosk According to the information engraved on the door and inside the kiosk, this was the 100,000th BT kiosk to be erected and stands at the geographical centre of Great Britain, although both factoids are a bit questionable. If there ever were 100,000 kiosks in Britain, the number is now in freefall. And on their own admission, the centre of Britain (as defined by the Ordnance Survey at the centre of gravity) is actually at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SD637565">SD637565</a>, way up in the hills. 

Other people have their own definition of the centre of Britain. Principal amongst these is David Taylor proprietor of the Centre of Britain Hotel in Haltwhistle. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/12977">NY7064 : Centre of Britain Hotel</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1458607">NY7064 : Haltwhistle claims to be at the centre of Britain</a>. See also <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2271914.stm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2271914.stm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for the full story of this bitterly contested subject.
Door of a famous telephone kiosk
According to the information engraved on the door and inside the kiosk, this was the 100,000th BT kiosk to be erected and stands at the geographical centre of Great Britain, although both factoids are a bit questionable. If there ever were 100,000 kiosks in Britain, the number is now in freefall. And on their own admission, the centre of Britain (as defined by the Ordnance Survey at the centre of gravity) is actually at SD637565, way up in the hills. Other people have their own definition of the centre of Britain. Principal amongst these is David Taylor proprietor of the Centre of Britain Hotel in Haltwhistle. See NY7064 : Centre of Britain Hotel and NY7064 : Haltwhistle claims to be at the centre of Britain. See also LinkExternal link for the full story of this bitterly contested subject.
Rough Sike Road crossing Rough Sike.
Rough Sike
Road crossing Rough Sike.
Public telephone box On the green at Dunsop Bridge. Reputedly, this is the 100,000th box installed and (also reputedly) is sited at the geographical centre of Great Britain.
Public telephone box
On the green at Dunsop Bridge. Reputedly, this is the 100,000th box installed and (also reputedly) is sited at the geographical centre of Great Britain.
St. George's, Dunsop Bridge Originally a cow shed, the building later became a chapel, and now seems to be used as a gymnasium.
St. George's, Dunsop Bridge
Originally a cow shed, the building later became a chapel, and now seems to be used as a gymnasium.
Dunsop Bridge Bridge Cottage and the Working Men's Club.
Dunsop Bridge
Bridge Cottage and the Working Men's Club.
Gateway to Thorneyholme Hall On the eastern edge of Dunsop Bridge village.
Gateway to Thorneyholme Hall
On the eastern edge of Dunsop Bridge village.
War memorial at Dunsop Bridge Remembering the local men who died in the Great War.
War memorial at Dunsop Bridge
Remembering the local men who died in the Great War.
River Dunsop At Dunsop Bridge.
River Dunsop
At Dunsop Bridge.
Wood End Farmhouse Near Dunsop Bridge.
Wood End Farmhouse
Near Dunsop Bridge.
Sugar Loaf Off the road from Dunsop Bridge to Newton.
Sugar Loaf
Off the road from Dunsop Bridge to Newton.
Gateway to The Heaning On the road from Dunsop Bridge to Newton.
Gateway to The Heaning
On the road from Dunsop Bridge to Newton.
Approaching Newton Near Fober Farm.
Approaching Newton
Near Fober Farm.
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Bracken Hill is located at Grid Ref: SD6749 (Lat: 53.941637, Lng: -2.5027296)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Ribble Valley

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Located within 500m of 53.941637,-2.5027296
Hodder Bank Fell
Ele: 244
Natural: peak
Source: npe
Source Ele: height in feet (800) from NPE, converted into metres
Lat/Long: 53.9396671/-2.5048006
Barrier: kissing_gate
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 53.9458248/-2.5036623
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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