Yarlet Hill

Hill, Mountain in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Yarlet Hill

Aston wetlands The swans enjoy a late summer — Aston wetlands Credit: Ian Cardinal

Yarlet Hill is a small elevated landform located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated near the village of Yarlet, approximately 6 miles to the east of the town of Stafford. Despite its name, Yarlet Hill is not a mountain but rather a modest hill, reaching a height of around 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping sides and is predominantly covered in grassland and scattered trees. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding Staffordshire countryside, with its rolling hills and fields. The area surrounding Yarlet Hill is primarily used for agriculture, with farms and rural settlements scattered across the landscape.

Yarlet Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Its accessibility and relatively easy terrain make it a great spot for walking, hiking, and picnicking. Additionally, the hill provides opportunities for birdwatching, as many species can be spotted in the surrounding woodlands and open fields.

The hill is also of historical significance, with the remains of an Iron Age hillfort located near its summit. The fort, known as Yarlet Camp, is believed to date back to the 1st century BC and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It is an important archaeological site, offering insights into the ancient history and settlement patterns of the region.

Overall, Yarlet Hill is a beautiful and historically rich location, providing visitors with a chance to enjoy the natural beauty and explore the ancient past of Staffordshire.

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Yarlet Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.858652/-2.13067 or Grid Reference SJ9129. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Aston wetlands

The swans enjoy a late summer

Ian Cardinal

Feeder Trough and Cattle off Enson Lane

Mick Malpass

The Stone Hockey Club

Rugby is being played on the near half of the field, with hockey being played in the netted area lower down. I met a young cyclist in Enson lane,who belonged to this club, he asked me to put this club on this site if I was going past. He had not heard of Geograph before, but was very impressed with the concept.

Mick Malpass

Harvesting near Pirehill House

I timed my crossing of this field on wheat on Stone Rural footpath 29 to minimise the chances of ingesting too much dust from this harvester. In the background, and in adjacent squares, are Aston-by-Stone and the Trent valley.

Derek Harper

Wheat near Aston-by-Stone

The field shown in SJ9030 : Harvesting near Pirehill House, with Stone Rural footpath 29 cutting through the unharvested crop.

Derek Harper

Path past Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters

At Pirehill House. I suppose the name is an unfortunate coincidence. This is Stone Rural footpath 31.

Derek Harper

Footpath sign, Pirehill House

The figure, apparently of a walker wearing a cape (walkman, perhaps?), adorns the signpost on Stone Rural footpath 31. The clouds of dust ahead are explained by SJ9030 : Harvesting near Pirehill House.

Derek Harper

Stile, Pirehill House

Stone Rural footpath 31 crosses the road connecting Pirehill Cottages to the A34. The footpath sign on the far side is shown in SJ9030 : Footpath sign, Pirehill House.

Derek Harper

Following Stone Rural footpath 29

The footpath approaches a pair of semi-detached cottages on Crown Hill Lane. A difficult stretch of path at this time of year, with clods of earth, and narrowly hemmed in between the wheat crop and nettles along the edge of the field.

Derek Harper

Closed petrol station, A34

Opposite the also closed Crown pub, but not, apparently, that long ago.

Derek Harper

Field House Farm

Looking across the A34 dual carriageway from the same spot as SJ9131 : House at Aston-by-Stone. Most of the farmhouse is in SJ9130, but the barns to the right are in SJ9131.

Derek Harper

Crown Inn, Aston

The sad sight of the closed pub on the A34; see SJ9130 : The Crown Inn, Aston for happier times, and for the petrol station across the road.

Derek Harper

Wheat near Astonhill Farm

Stone Rural footpath 28 follows the eastern edge of the same wheat field whose northern edge is followed by footpath 29 - see SJ9130 : Following Stone Rural footpath 29]. This path is easier.

Derek Harper