Burn Fell

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Ribble Valley

England

Burn Fell

Calf Clough Bridge and Intake Farm track and access to United Utilites water intake from the Calf Clough stream near Whitendale Farm, Dunsop Bridge. — Calf Clough Bridge and Intake Credit: Robin

Burn Fell is a prominent hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Rising to an elevation of approximately 1,509 feet (460 meters), it is considered one of the highest points in the region. Situated in the northern part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Burn Fell offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The fell is characterized by its rugged terrain, featuring steep slopes, rocky outcrops, and heather-covered moorland. The area is predominantly composed of Millstone Grit, a coarse-grained sandstone that gives the hill its distinctive appearance. The exposed nature of Burn Fell makes it susceptible to harsh weather conditions, including strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Due to its location within the national park, Burn Fell is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The heather moorland supports a variety of plant species, such as bilberry, crowberry, and cotton grass. The hill is also known for its rich birdlife, with species such as curlews, lapwings, and peregrine falcons frequently spotted in the area.

Burn Fell is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering numerous hiking trails and opportunities for wildlife observation. The summit provides an excellent vantage point to admire the surrounding dales, valleys, and waterfalls. The hill's remote location and untouched natural beauty make it an ideal spot for those seeking solitude and tranquility in the heart of Yorkshire.

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Calf Clough Bridge and Intake Farm track and access to United Utilites water intake from the Calf Clough stream near Whitendale Farm, Dunsop Bridge.

Calf Clough Bridge and Intake

Farm track and access to United Utilites water intake from the Calf Clough stream near Whitendale Farm, Dunsop Bridge.

The track to farm at Whitendale. A very remote place to live and work.

The track to farm at Whitendale.

A very remote place to live and work.

Whitendale Secluded Bowland valley viewed from the path that descends from Dunsop Head.

Whitendale

Secluded Bowland valley viewed from the path that descends from Dunsop Head.

Inside the barn at Whitendale Looking through the wooden doors in the modern blockwork extension, the original stone barn wall and arched entrance can be seen behind it.

Inside was a bag of &quot;lamb fattening nuts&quot;. I never knew lambs were fed on nuts.

[technical note: due to the contrast between daylight and the barn interior I had to selectively lighten part of the photo].

Inside the barn at Whitendale

Looking through the wooden doors in the modern blockwork extension, the original stone barn wall and arched entrance can be seen behind it. Inside was a bag of "lamb fattening nuts". I never knew lambs were fed on nuts. [technical note: due to the contrast between daylight and the barn interior I had to selectively lighten part of the photo].

Looking down Whitendale At this point the road up the dale is well above the river on the far hillside.

Looking down Whitendale

At this point the road up the dale is well above the river on the far hillside.

Gabions supporting the Whitendale aqueduct The footpath on the east side of the dale follows the line of the aqueduct for some distance. At this point there must have been movement in the hillside, and gabions have been used to stabilise it.

Gabions supporting the Whitendale aqueduct

The footpath on the east side of the dale follows the line of the aqueduct for some distance. At this point there must have been movement in the hillside, and gabions have been used to stabilise it.

Stone wall supporting the Whitendale aqueduct The footpath on the east side of the dale follows the line of the aqueduct for some distance. At this point it crosses a slight dip, not deep enough to need a bridge, but a retaining wall was used.

Stone wall supporting the Whitendale aqueduct

The footpath on the east side of the dale follows the line of the aqueduct for some distance. At this point it crosses a slight dip, not deep enough to need a bridge, but a retaining wall was used.

Stony Clough On the east side of Whitendale, with a small cascade.

Stony Clough

On the east side of Whitendale, with a small cascade.

Cairn on the western edge of Beatrix Fell Seen from the footpath on the eastern side of Whitendale. The cairn, named as &quot;Stone Haw Guide&quot; on larger scale maps, is very prominent and marked on the O.S. map.

Cairn on the western edge of Beatrix Fell

Seen from the footpath on the eastern side of Whitendale. The cairn, named as "Stone Haw Guide" on larger scale maps, is very prominent and marked on the O.S. map.

Engineering support for the aqueduct There must have been a significant landslip at some time in the past, as the aqueduct pipe is carried in a concrete frame for a distance of about 90m. The concrete frame looks several decades old, but below it is an extensive area of much fresher looking rock fill with massive gabions at the toe, suggesting a more recent movement of the hillside. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4301263">SD6654 : Geoengineering on the path on the east bank of the Whitendale River near Stony Clough</a> taken the previous year.

Engineering support for the aqueduct

There must have been a significant landslip at some time in the past, as the aqueduct pipe is carried in a concrete frame for a distance of about 90m. The concrete frame looks several decades old, but below it is an extensive area of much fresher looking rock fill with massive gabions at the toe, suggesting a more recent movement of the hillside. See also SD6654 : Geoengineering on the path on the east bank of the Whitendale River near Stony Clough taken the previous year.

Path along the aqueduct The public footpath runs on top of the Whitendale aqueduct for a considerable distance.

Path along the aqueduct

The public footpath runs on top of the Whitendale aqueduct for a considerable distance.

Stone wall on the eastern flank of Middle Knoll The wall actually runs for 2.7km over Middle Knoll and down into the Brennand Valley.

Stone wall on the eastern flank of Middle Knoll

The wall actually runs for 2.7km over Middle Knoll and down into the Brennand Valley.

Water board marker post BCWW is Blackburn Corporation Water Works, who laid the aqueduct (raw water main) beneath this track.

Water board marker post

BCWW is Blackburn Corporation Water Works, who laid the aqueduct (raw water main) beneath this track.

Little Costy Clough Seen from across Costy Clough.

Little Costy Clough

Seen from across Costy Clough.

Aqueduct crossing Costy Clough A short enough span for the spigot-and-socket pipes to need no intermediate support; the timber bridge simply takes the public footpath across the stream.

Aqueduct crossing Costy Clough

A short enough span for the spigot-and-socket pipes to need no intermediate support; the timber bridge simply takes the public footpath across the stream.

Aqueduct crossing Little Costy Clough A short enough span for the spigot-and-socket pipes to need no intermediate support; the timber bridge simply takes the public footpath across the stream.

Aqueduct crossing Little Costy Clough

A short enough span for the spigot-and-socket pipes to need no intermediate support; the timber bridge simply takes the public footpath across the stream.

Waterfall in Costy Clough Viewed from the taking the public footpath across the stream <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4907443">SD6553 : Aqueduct crossing Costy Clough </a>.

Waterfall in Costy Clough

Viewed from the taking the public footpath across the stream SD6553 : Aqueduct crossing Costy Clough .

Cascade in Little Costy Clough Viewed from the taking the public footpath across the stream <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4907447">SD6553 : Aqueduct crossing Little Costy Clough </a>.

Cascade in Little Costy Clough

Viewed from the taking the public footpath across the stream SD6553 : Aqueduct crossing Little Costy Clough .

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Burn Fell is located at Grid Ref: SD6753 (Lat: 53.976913, Lng: -2.4985804)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Ribble Valley

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Man Made: survey_point

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 53.9769354/-2.4985911

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Historic: memorial

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