Standards

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Standards

Lune Head Farm Lune Head is an isolated farm beside Lune Head Beck; it&#039;s seen here from the B6276 which lies above to the south. The heather clad hill is known as Standards. — Lune Head Farm Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Standards, Yorkshire is a prominent hill located in the northern part of England, specifically in the county of North Yorkshire. It is part of the North York Moors National Park and stands at an elevation of 454 meters (1,490 feet) above sea level. The hill is situated near the village of Castleton and lies approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles) east of the town of Guisborough.

Standards Hill is characterized by its distinctive conical shape, making it a recognizable landmark in the surrounding area. It offers stunning panoramic views of the North York Moors and the Cleveland Hills, making it a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers.

The hill is covered in heather, bracken, and grass, creating a beautiful mosaic of colors, especially during the summer months when the heather blooms. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and moorland species.

At the summit of Standards Hill, there is a trig point, which serves as a reference point for surveying and mapping purposes. The hill can be accessed via several footpaths and trails, providing visitors with different routes to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Overall, Standards, Yorkshire is a picturesque hill in North Yorkshire, offering breathtaking views and an opportunity to experience the tranquility of the North York Moors National Park.

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Standards Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.598741/-2.2183332 or Grid Reference NY8522. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lune Head Farm

Lune Head is an isolated farm beside Lune Head Beck; it's seen here from the B6276 which lies above to the south. The heather clad hill is known as Standards.

Trevor Littlewood

Lune Head Farm

David Brown

Sheepfold near Grains o' the Beck

David Brown

Entrance to Fish Lake and Closehouse Mine

David Brown

Barn on Cross Hill

Looking across the deep valley of the young River Lune towards Forest Side in the Lune Forest.

Old Quarry

Arngill Beck

Long Grain

Sheepfold

Wet moorland north of Close House

David Brown

Fish Lake dam

David Brown

Pennine welcome

David Brown

Barn above Lune Head Beck

The vast moorland sprawl of Mickle Fell beyond.

Karl and Ali

Peat banks near Staple Moss

Staple Moss is a location south-east of Long Crag, itself an extension of the east ridge of Mickle Fell: remote country! The distant moorland dome is Bink Moss.

Trevor Littlewood

Fish Lake

Fish Lake is part of the site of the now disused Close House Mine spoil heaps of which can be seen shadowed in the middle distance. The mine was worked for barytes until fairly recent times.

Trevor Littlewood

Building north of Lune Head Beck

The small building sits on a ridge between Lune Head Beck which flows in the valley below the camera position, and Long Grain, beyond it; the view is as seen from the B6276 crossing the Pennines between Brough and Teesdale. Standards is the hill in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

Ruined sheepfold below Close House Crags

Beyond the sheepfold is a desolate area of moorland. The minor rise in the distance is ground on the north side of the B6276 comprising Stoneshaw Rigg and Ley Seat. (Note: the stone structure in the foreground is recorded as a sheepfold as it's named as such on OS maps but its small size suggests something other.)

Trevor Littlewood