Burney Hill

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland Eden

England

Burney Hill

Moorland, Milburn On Red Carle with Cross Fell in the background.
Moorland, Milburn Credit: Andrew Smith

Burney Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Westmorland, in the northwest region of England. It forms part of the stunning landscape of the Lake District National Park, renowned for its scenic beauty and diverse natural environments.

Rising to an elevation of approximately 500 meters (1,600 feet), Burney Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is characterized by its gently sloping sides and a distinctive rounded peak, which is often covered in heather and grasses during the summer months.

The summit of Burney Hill provides an excellent vantage point for visitors, offering unobstructed vistas of the nearby fells, valleys, and lakes. On clear days, one can even catch a glimpse of the Irish Sea in the distance. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who can enjoy a variety of walking trails and paths that traverse its slopes.

The flora and fauna found on Burney Hill are typical of the Lake District region. Lush meadows, dotted with wildflowers, attract a diverse range of bird species, including skylarks and meadow pipits. Additionally, the hill is home to various mammals, such as rabbits, hares, and occasionally elusive red deer.

Due to its location within the Lake District National Park, Burney Hill is protected and managed by the park authorities, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and wildlife. The hill provides a tranquil and picturesque setting for visitors to immerse themselves in the stunning countryside of Westmorland.

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Burney Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.665011/-2.4909291 or Grid Reference NY6830. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Moorland, Milburn On Red Carle with Cross Fell in the background.
Moorland, Milburn
On Red Carle with Cross Fell in the background.
Wood and moorland, Milburn The north-western edge of Hill Plantation is seen from Red Carle.
Wood and moorland, Milburn
The north-western edge of Hill Plantation is seen from Red Carle.
Moorland, Milburn From the north-western shoulder of Burney Hill, Cross Fell and intervening slopes are caught in late sunshine.
Moorland, Milburn
From the north-western shoulder of Burney Hill, Cross Fell and intervening slopes are caught in late sunshine.
Red Carle This area of sheep pasture is on the lower slopes of Cross Fell to the north-east of Milburn village. The ruined building was once a house known as 'Windy Hall'.
Red Carle
This area of sheep pasture is on the lower slopes of Cross Fell to the north-east of Milburn village. The ruined building was once a house known as 'Windy Hall'.
Two small dams Below Hill Plantation - anyone know if they have names?
Two small dams
Below Hill Plantation - anyone know if they have names?
Mudgill Sike A glacial meltwater channel (?) at foot of Pennine escarpment. Kirkland Fell in background. (The camera was horizontal!)
Mudgill Sike
A glacial meltwater channel (?) at foot of Pennine escarpment. Kirkland Fell in background. (The camera was horizontal!)
Path from Silverband Mine to Milburn
Path from Silverband Mine to Milburn
below Hanging Shaw Fell wall, looking towards Cross Fell
below Hanging Shaw
Fell wall, looking towards Cross Fell
Eller Gill Looking down the glacial meltwater channel (?). Lake District just visible on horizon.
Eller Gill
Looking down the glacial meltwater channel (?). Lake District just visible on horizon.
Mining track A made path which leads to the remains of an aerial ropeway from the Silverband Mine. Taken from the bridleway gate onto the open fell. This area is on the edge of the Moor House Nature Reserve but the fell itself is not named on the 1:25000 map.
Mining track
A made path which leads to the remains of an aerial ropeway from the Silverband Mine. Taken from the bridleway gate onto the open fell. This area is on the edge of the Moor House Nature Reserve but the fell itself is not named on the 1:25000 map.
Eller Gill Looking upstream; the bridleway marked alongside the stream does not seem to exist as a path beyond NY692301.
Eller Gill
Looking upstream; the bridleway marked alongside the stream does not seem to exist as a path beyond NY692301.
Burney Hill Image taken from the road up to the Great Dunn Fell radar station.
Burney Hill
Image taken from the road up to the Great Dunn Fell radar station.
Snow poles Beside the road from Great Dun Fell.
Snow poles
Beside the road from Great Dun Fell.
A goldfinch Another creature I didn't expect to see this high up.
A goldfinch
Another creature I didn't expect to see this high up.
Summit of Burney Hill A fine small hill with great views.
Summit of Burney Hill
A fine small hill with great views.
Ruin near Silverband Mine The buckets on the hauser came through this building but what it was for is unclear.
Ruin near Silverband Mine
The buckets on the hauser came through this building but what it was for is unclear.
Fallen pylon, Silverband
Fallen pylon, Silverband
The road to Great Dun Fell
The road to Great Dun Fell
Show me another place!

Burney Hill is located at Grid Ref: NY6830 (Lat: 54.665011, Lng: -2.4909291)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Located within 500m of 54.665011,-2.4909291
Burney Hill
Ele: 427.3
Man Made: survey_point
Natural: peak
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 54.6650866/-2.4908583
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