Dry Hill

Hill, Mountain in Lancashire Hyndburn

England

Dry Hill

Rossendale Way descending into Deep Clough After a long level stretch the Rossendale Way descends into the clough, to immediately climb up the other side. — Rossendale Way descending into Deep Clough Credit: Chris Heaton

Dry Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the northern region of the county, it forms part of the vast Pennine range that stretches across the north of England. With an elevation of approximately 434 meters (1,424 feet), Dry Hill is considered a notable landmark in the area.

The hill is characterized by its dry and rocky terrain, giving it its distinctive name. It is covered in heather and grass, providing a picturesque landscape that attracts both locals and tourists alike. The summit of Dry Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby towns and villages of Lancashire.

Dry Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly hikers and walkers. Several well-marked trails traverse the hill, offering visitors the chance to explore its natural beauty and enjoy the fresh air. The hill's location within the Pennine range also means that it is part of the Pennine Way, a long-distance footpath that spans over 400 kilometers (250 miles) from Derbyshire to Scotland.

Aside from its natural attractions, Dry Hill is also home to a variety of wildlife. The hill provides a habitat for various bird species, including grouse and peregrine falcons, as well as small mammals such as rabbits and foxes.

Overall, Dry Hill in Lancashire is a captivating hill that offers stunning views, diverse wildlife, and opportunities for outdoor activities. Its unique landscape and accessibility make it a cherished destination for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

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Rossendale Way descending into Deep Clough After a long level stretch the Rossendale Way descends into the clough, to immediately climb up the other side.

Rossendale Way descending into Deep Clough

After a long level stretch the Rossendale Way descends into the clough, to immediately climb up the other side.

Deep Clough Short watercourse smothered in vegetation, draining off Haslingden Moor into Jamestone Quarry and onto Ogden Reservoir

Deep Clough

Short watercourse smothered in vegetation, draining off Haslingden Moor into Jamestone Quarry and onto Ogden Reservoir

Rossendale Way passing a Ruined Farmhouse The upper reaches of the Ogden Valley is littered with the ruins of many buildings.

Rossendale Way passing a Ruined Farmhouse

The upper reaches of the Ogden Valley is littered with the ruins of many buildings.

Rossendale Way below Nab Hill

A 41 mile circular high level route that roughly follows the boundary of Rossendale Borough. Yellow indicators stamped with an "RW" logo in green leads the walker around the environs of Bacup, Rawtenstall, Haslingden and Whitworth.

Approaching Plantation below Nab Hill Following the Rossendale Way long distance footpath westwards in the upper reaches of Grane Valley.

Approaching Plantation below Nab Hill

Following the Rossendale Way long distance footpath westwards in the upper reaches of Grane Valley.

Ruin in the Upper Grane Valley One of many ruins that dot the landscape that constitutes the upper reaches of the River Ogden - very little left of this one.

Ruin in the Upper Grane Valley

One of many ruins that dot the landscape that constitutes the upper reaches of the River Ogden - very little left of this one.

Heading down Jackson Height Following an indistinct footpath over rough ground towards Pickup Bank

Heading down Jackson Height

Following an indistinct footpath over rough ground towards Pickup Bank

Footpath leading away from the Grane Road Very faint footpath, heavily incumbered by reeds heading towards Pickup Bank

Footpath leading away from the Grane Road

Very faint footpath, heavily incumbered by reeds heading towards Pickup Bank

On Jackson Height

On Jackson Height

Descending into the Grane Valley (1) Public footpath follows the substantial wall into the head of the Grane Valley - which contains the River Ogden.

Descending into the Grane Valley (1)

Public footpath follows the substantial wall into the head of the Grane Valley - which contains the River Ogden.

Descending into the Grane Valley (2) Footpath descending into the head of the Grane Valley, although it is not visible on the ground - so attention needs to be concentrated on the map.

Descending into the Grane Valley (2)

Footpath descending into the head of the Grane Valley, although it is not visible on the ground - so attention needs to be concentrated on the map.

Ruins of Peak House, Haslingden Grane Part of Grane Village, once a thriving community of over a thousand souls involved with farming, quarrying and illicit whisky distillation.
The construction of the 3 reservoirs sounded the death knell, depopulating the valley and leaving behind many ruined buildings

Ruins of Peak House, Haslingden Grane

Part of Grane Village, once a thriving community of over a thousand souls involved with farming, quarrying and illicit whisky distillation. The construction of the 3 reservoirs sounded the death knell, depopulating the valley and leaving behind many ruined buildings

Rossendale Way in Haslingden Grane The long distance footpath in the deserted ruins of Grane Village, a once thriving community depopulated after the construction of the three reservoirs.

Rossendale Way in Haslingden Grane

The long distance footpath in the deserted ruins of Grane Village, a once thriving community depopulated after the construction of the three reservoirs.

Ruins of Close Bottom, Haslingden Grane One of many ruins dotted hereabouts, that once made up the community of Grane Village.
Now abandoned and deserted, after the construction of 3 reservoirs along the River Ogden.

Ruins of Close Bottom, Haslingden Grane

One of many ruins dotted hereabouts, that once made up the community of Grane Village. Now abandoned and deserted, after the construction of 3 reservoirs along the River Ogden.

Ruins of Top o' th' Knoll, Haslingden Grane (1) Once substantial premises in the now abandoned Grane Village, passed by on the Rossendale Way.

Ruins of Top o' th' Knoll, Haslingden Grane (1)

Once substantial premises in the now abandoned Grane Village, passed by on the Rossendale Way.

Ruins of Top o' th' Knoll, Haslingden Grane (2) Part of the now deserted community of the once thriving Grane Village - a former farming, quarrying and illicit whisky distillation centre in the upper Ogden Valley

Ruins of Top o' th' Knoll, Haslingden Grane (2)

Part of the now deserted community of the once thriving Grane Village - a former farming, quarrying and illicit whisky distillation centre in the upper Ogden Valley

Grane Head In the plantations above Calf Hey Reservoir

Grane Head

In the plantations above Calf Hey Reservoir

Calf Hey Reservoir The uppermost of three reservoirs in the Ogden Valley, as seen from the Rossendale Way.

Calf Hey Reservoir

The uppermost of three reservoirs in the Ogden Valley, as seen from the Rossendale Way.

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Dry Hill is located at Grid Ref: SD7424 (Lat: 53.713927, Lng: -2.3834023)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Hyndburn

Police Authority: Lancashire

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