Back Hools Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Craven

England

Back Hools Hill

The Pennine Way near Ling Gill
The Pennine Way near Ling Gill Credit: Dave Kelly

Back Hools Hill is a distinctive hill located in the Yorkshire Dales, in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the northern part of the dales, it forms part of the rugged and picturesque landscape that characterizes the region. With an elevation of approximately 434 meters (1,424 feet), it is considered a hill rather than a mountain.

The hill is covered in green, rolling pastures, with scattered trees dotting its slopes. Its shape is gently sloping, providing a relatively moderate ascent for hikers and walkers. Back Hools Hill offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby valleys and dales, as well as the distant peaks of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, hillwalking, and birdwatching. Its location within the national park attracts visitors who seek to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and tranquility of the Yorkshire countryside.

Back Hools Hill is also known for its rich biodiversity, with various plant and animal species inhabiting its slopes. The hill provides habitats for a wide range of birds, including kestrels, buzzards, and skylarks. During the spring and summer months, the hillside becomes alive with colorful wildflowers, adding to its natural splendor.

Overall, Back Hools Hill is a captivating natural feature in Yorkshire, offering stunning views, recreational opportunities, and a chance to connect with nature in a serene and picturesque setting.

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Back Hools Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.208251/-2.3330187 or Grid Reference SD7879. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Pennine Way near Ling Gill
The Pennine Way near Ling Gill
The Pennine Way from Ling Gill Bridge
The Pennine Way from Ling Gill Bridge
The Pennine Way at Ling Gill Bridge
The Pennine Way at Ling Gill Bridge
The Pennine Way near New Head Hill
The Pennine Way near New Head Hill
Passing Far Gearstones The B6255 climbs up the moor from Ribblehead before descending into Widdale.
Passing Far Gearstones
The B6255 climbs up the moor from Ribblehead before descending into Widdale.
At Far Gearstones Fields near the farm buildings, marked out by traditional dry-stone walls.
At Far Gearstones
Fields near the farm buildings, marked out by traditional dry-stone walls.
On Green Slack Hill A sort of a path on the moor near Gearstones.
On Green Slack Hill
A sort of a path on the moor near Gearstones.
From Green Slack Hill This view taken from the edge of the hill shows Far Gearstones on the left and Gearstones Lodge on the right.
From Green Slack Hill
This view taken from the edge of the hill shows Far Gearstones on the left and Gearstones Lodge on the right.
Old milestone The 13 mile section of the route from Burton in Lonsdale to the old West Riding/North Riding boundary was, prior to 1974, in the West Riding but is now  North Yorkshire.   The previous photograph of this stone at the entrance to Far Gearstones Farm <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6044877">SD7880 : Old Milestone by the B6255, Blea Moor Road, Ingleton Parish</a> was actually taken in April 2015 not as stated.   It has been painted since then but rust is once again showing through.   Grade II listed 1132231.
Old milestone
The 13 mile section of the route from Burton in Lonsdale to the old West Riding/North Riding boundary was, prior to 1974, in the West Riding but is now North Yorkshire. The previous photograph of this stone at the entrance to Far Gearstones Farm SD7880 : Old Milestone by the B6255, Blea Moor Road, Ingleton Parish was actually taken in April 2015 not as stated. It has been painted since then but rust is once again showing through. Grade II listed 1132231.
A view over the upper Ribble valley from Park Fell With the cottages at Gauber visible on the right.
A view over the upper Ribble valley from Park Fell
With the cottages at Gauber visible on the right.
Nether Lodge Ribblesdale Farm.
Nether Lodge
Ribblesdale Farm.
Cars parked at Gearstones This road junction at Ribblehead is popular with both visitors to the famous viaduct, and longer distance walkers.
Cars parked at Gearstones
This road junction at Ribblehead is popular with both visitors to the famous viaduct, and longer distance walkers.
Thorns Old farm, now abandoned.
Thorns
Old farm, now abandoned.
Ribble Way Looking back in the direction of Whernside with a crumbling old lime kiln in the near distance on Thorns Moss.
Ribble Way
Looking back in the direction of Whernside with a crumbling old lime kiln in the near distance on Thorns Moss.
Viaduct walkers An official event allowing people to walk across Ribblehead Viaduct. Here people are awaiting their turn to do the walk. Walkers are seen across the viaduct. This was the last day of repairs to the viaduct and no trains were running.
Viaduct walkers
An official event allowing people to walk across Ribblehead Viaduct. Here people are awaiting their turn to do the walk. Walkers are seen across the viaduct. This was the last day of repairs to the viaduct and no trains were running.
A busy day at Ribblehead On a day when the viaduct was open to walkers.
A busy day at Ribblehead
On a day when the viaduct was open to walkers.
Buses at Ribblehead Transporting walkers for the walking on the Ribblehead viaduct event.
Buses at Ribblehead
Transporting walkers for the walking on the Ribblehead viaduct event.
Footbridge over Cam Beck, Nether Lodge near Selside
Footbridge over Cam Beck, Nether Lodge near Selside
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Back Hools Hill is located at Grid Ref: SD7879 (Lat: 54.208251, Lng: -2.3330187)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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High Flat Hill
Natural: peak
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 54.2090688/-2.3405564
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 54.206244/-2.3319775
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Source: survey;gps
Stile: ladder
Lat/Long: 54.2097149/-2.3356264
Barrier: entrance
Source: survey;gps
Lat/Long: 54.2061919/-2.3322799
pot-hole
Fixme: name? exact location needs checking
Source: OS 1851 Yorkshire sheet 97
Lat/Long: 54.2060119/-2.3287075
Natural: sinkhole
Source: EsriWorldImageryClarity
Lat/Long: 54.2113258/-2.338018
Natural: sinkhole
Source: EsriWorldImageryClarity
Lat/Long: 54.2100279/-2.3398097
Natural: sinkhole
Source: EsriWorldImageryClarity
Lat/Long: 54.210059/-2.339563
Hipping House
Archaeological Site: building
Description: Building extant here in mid-C19th.
Historic: archaeological_site
Source: OS sheet 96, publ. 1851
Lat/Long: 54.2050318/-2.3355796
Barrier: entrance
Lat/Long: 54.2086006/-2.3405604
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