Beezy Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Beezy Hill

Bloody Wall and Bloody Vale There must be something up here that gave the locals a hard time, for them to have felt the need to swear at these features when giving them names. They don&#039;t look like the sort of places that light up red catching the rising or setting sun which is often an excuse for this type of nomenclature. The stream just here is Black Gutter which, when joined by Tarn Sike (draining from Summer Lodge Tarn) becomes Croft Beck. — Bloody Wall and Bloody Vale Credit: Andy Waddington

Beezy Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the southern part of the county, near the town of Ripon. Although referred to as a hill, Beezy Hill is more accurately described as a small mountain due to its impressive elevation and steep slopes.

Standing at an impressive height of 470 meters (1,542 feet) above sea level, Beezy Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, one can see the rolling hills, lush green valleys, and picturesque villages that characterize the region. The hill is covered in a patchwork of fields, hedgerows, and woodlands, providing a diverse and rich habitat for wildlife.

Beezy Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers alike. Several well-marked footpaths traverse the hill, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its stunning landscapes. The rugged terrain and challenging slopes also attract mountain bikers and trail runners seeking an adrenaline-filled adventure.

Aside from its natural beauty, Beezy Hill holds historical significance as well. The area surrounding the hill is dotted with ancient burial mounds and stone circles, indicating a long history of human settlement. Archaeological excavations have uncovered artifacts dating back thousands of years, shedding light on the lives and cultures of the people who once inhabited the region.

Overall, Beezy Hill is a captivating and awe-inspiring mountain in Yorkshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the region's natural beauty and rich history.

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Beezy Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.343974/-2.0868143 or Grid Reference SD9494. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bloody Wall and Bloody Vale

There must be something up here that gave the locals a hard time, for them to have felt the need to swear at these features when giving them names. They don't look like the sort of places that light up red catching the rising or setting sun which is often an excuse for this type of nomenclature. The stream just here is Black Gutter which, when joined by Tarn Sike (draining from Summer Lodge Tarn) becomes Croft Beck.

Andy Waddington

Black Gutter

The eroding south bank of Black Gutter readily shows why it is so named as the scree is very dark. It appears to be part of the Main Chert, which interbeds into sandstones and shales, with a small coal seam in places below the Little Limestone, but that doesn't seem to be the outcrop here. Impending loss of visibility and distance from any paths precluded my having time for a closer look. The stream flows east, to be fed by the outlet of Summer Lodge Tarn and becomes Croft Beck, in the interestingly named Bloody Vale.

Andy Waddington

Stotter Gill

The number of gates to open and close on the tiny and rather sketchy minor road on the south side of the Oxnop Gill valley, give ample opportunity to be out and taking photos. The view down Stotter Gill was therefore as obvious to me as to the previous contributor SD9395 : Stotter Gill. The farmhouse, less visible in low contrast lighting than in the previous view, is SD9396 : Hill Top.

Andy Waddington

Askrigg Common road ascends Oxnop Gill

This is one of the two "main" roads, from mid-Swaledale to Askrigg in Wensleydale, and if you think it looks a bit narrow, try the far sketchier tiny road on the north side of Oxnop Gill (above the horizon left in this view). It's clear that it doesn't take a lot of snow to block these roads, and as there are no farms this high, ploughing the road (needed for milk tankers to reach dairy farms) is very low priority. They are steep at both ends near the main valley floors - very hard work on a bike and no safe way to enjoy a speedy descent either !

Andy Waddington

Tarn Seat

Beacon on Tarn Seat with Summer Lodge Tarn beyond.

Colin Gregory

Satron Tarn

This small tarn lies half a mile west of the much larger Summer Lodge Tarn.

Colin Gregory

Semerwater seen from Windgate Greets

Interesting distant view of Semerwater showing it's unusual elevated location above Wensleydale. More information about semerwater from here. Link

"Semer Water is a natural lake of glacial origin, a rare feature and one of the largest in Yorkshire. It was dammed at its lower end by glacial debris and was formerly much bigger reaching further up Raydale; the overflow from the lake formed the gorge and falls of the River Bain above Bainbridge. The former course of the Bain at the Countersett end is blocked by a drift tail. "