Park Hill

Hill, Mountain in Northumberland

England

Park Hill

The road to Slaty Ford As the sign says "Road unfit for motor vehicles after 1 mile".
The road to Slaty Ford Credit: Oliver Dixon

Park Hill is a stunning hill located in the county of Northumberland, England. Rising to an impressive height of 462 meters (1,516 feet), it is considered one of the highest peaks in the region. The hill is situated within the breathtaking Northumberland National Park, which covers a vast area of outstanding natural beauty.

Park Hill offers visitors a plethora of outdoor activities and breathtaking views. Its location within the national park allows for numerous walking trails and hiking routes, attracting outdoor enthusiasts from all over the country. The hill's summit provides a fantastic vantage point, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the Cheviot Hills and the Scottish borders.

The landscape of Park Hill is characterized by rolling hills covered in lush greenery, dense woodlands, and picturesque valleys. The hill is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, including various species of birds, mammals, and plant life. Nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts can often spot red squirrels, roe deer, and a variety of bird species, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts.

Additionally, Park Hill boasts a rich historical heritage. The hill is dotted with ancient settlements, including Iron Age hillforts and Bronze Age burial mounds, which serve as a testament to the area's long history. Visitors can explore these historical sites and gain insight into the region's past.

Overall, Park Hill in Northumberland offers visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in stunning natural surroundings, embark on exhilarating hikes, and delve into the area's fascinating history. It is truly a gem within the Northumberland National Park and a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Park Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.165603/-2.3223707 or Grid Reference NY7985. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The road to Slaty Ford As the sign says "Road unfit for motor vehicles after 1 mile".
The road to Slaty Ford
As the sign says "Road unfit for motor vehicles after 1 mile".
Bridge over the Tarset Burn The road is followed by National Cycle Network route 10 (Reivers Route).
Bridge over the Tarset Burn
The road is followed by National Cycle Network route 10 (Reivers Route).
Tarset Burn Looking upstream.
Tarset Burn
Looking upstream.
Not a sheepfold! But a small sewage installation.
Not a sheepfold!
But a small sewage installation.
Rushend Farm North Tynedale in the middle distance.
Rushend Farm
North Tynedale in the middle distance.
Bullocks on Thorneyburn Common
Bullocks on Thorneyburn Common
A prospect of Greenhaugh Looking across Tarsetdale.
A prospect of Greenhaugh
Looking across Tarsetdale.
Houses at Lanehead
Houses at Lanehead
Burnbank Farm
Burnbank Farm
High Carriteth Burn With High Carriteth farm in the background.
High Carriteth Burn
With High Carriteth farm in the background.
Chirdon Burn Downstream from Dally Castle.
Chirdon Burn
Downstream from Dally Castle.
Erosion beside the High Carriteth Burn The large boulders may have been placed to prevent more erosion.
Erosion beside the High Carriteth Burn
The large boulders may have been placed to prevent more erosion.
Carriteth Bridge Over the High Carriteth Burn. 
The burn flows from Berry Hill past an area of disused workings.
Carriteth Bridge
Over the High Carriteth Burn. The burn flows from Berry Hill past an area of disused workings.
Chirdonburn Bridge Hump-backed bridge. Probably early C19. Random rubble and dressed stone. Single broad segmental arch with arch band. Parapet has flat coping and splays out sharply at each end.
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Chirdonburn Bridge
Hump-backed bridge. Probably early C19. Random rubble and dressed stone. Single broad segmental arch with arch band. Parapet has flat coping and splays out sharply at each end. Historic England LinkExternal link
The weir at Tarset Bridge The Tarset Burn with its weir.
The burn is soon to flow into the River North Tyne.
The weir at Tarset Bridge
The Tarset Burn with its weir. The burn is soon to flow into the River North Tyne.
Tarset Viaduct on the defunct Border Counties Railway An interesting three arch skew viaduct. 
Just a pity about the farming debris!
Tarset Viaduct on the defunct Border Counties Railway
An interesting three arch skew viaduct. Just a pity about the farming debris!
Track bed of The Border Counties Railway Tarset station was behind the camera and Tarset Viaduct is in front, with sheep grazing on it.
On the right horizon are the remains of Tarset Castle.
Track bed of The Border Counties Railway
Tarset station was behind the camera and Tarset Viaduct is in front, with sheep grazing on it. On the right horizon are the remains of Tarset Castle.
Gateposts -- Entrance to Greenhaugh Hall "Welcome to the Land of Joy "
I thought that only applied to the Stadium of Light.
SOMETIMES
Gateposts -- Entrance to Greenhaugh Hall
"Welcome to the Land of Joy " I thought that only applied to the Stadium of Light. SOMETIMES
Show me another place!

Park Hill is located at Grid Ref: NY7985 (Lat: 55.165603, Lng: -2.3223707)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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Located within 500m of 55.165603,-2.3223707
Boe Rigg
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 55.1638245/-2.3154039
Hareshaw Common
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 55.1673769/-2.3181396
Lanehead
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 55.1654744/-2.3262581
Park Hill
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 55.1633295/-2.323611
Score Rigg
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 55.1616987/-2.3187513
Tarset
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 55.169918/-2.3242877
Tarset Tor bunkhouse
Tourism: hostel
Website: https://www.tarset-tor.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 55.1654837/-2.3278482
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 55.1650887/-2.3263953
Community Centre
Tarset Village Hall
Addr City: Tarset
Addr County: Northumberland
Addr Postcode: NE48 1PA
Fhrs Id: 807298
Lat/Long: 55.1662439/-2.3261696
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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