White Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

White Hill

Beck Crooks Ford This ford is found on Beck Crooks. — Beck Crooks Ford Credit: John Walton

White Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated within the North York Moors National Park, it is a notable hill/mountain that stands at an elevation of approximately 454 meters (1,489 feet) above sea level. The hill is part of the expansive North York Moors range and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

White Hill is characterized by its distinct white limestone rock formations, which give it its name. These unique features contribute to the hill's visual appeal and add to the diversity of the North York Moors region. The hill is covered in heather and grasses, adding to its natural beauty and providing habitat for various wildlife species.

Access to White Hill is possible through several walking trails and paths that wind through the North York Moors. These routes allow visitors to explore the hill and its surroundings while enjoying the peacefulness and tranquility of the area. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, offering a chance to immerse themselves in the stunning scenery and experience the rich biodiversity of the region.

Due to its elevated position, White Hill can experience changeable weather conditions, including strong winds and mist. It is advisable for visitors to come prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment when planning to ascend the hill.

Overall, White Hill is a remarkable geographical feature within the North York Moors National Park, offering visitors an opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the Yorkshire countryside.

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White Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.451134/-2.0604687 or Grid Reference NY9606. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beck Crooks Ford

This ford is found on Beck Crooks.

John Walton

Annaside Rigg Ford

This is the second of three fords on this track. A video of the ford can be viewed at: Link

John Walton

Lad Gill Ford

This is the third of the three fords on this track.

John Walton

Heading down Arkengarthdale

The road down the dale at the point where it drops steeply down to Punchard Gill Bridge. Hard to believe that this was once a turnpike road, with Punchard Gate House some 400m behind the camera as a toll house. Two hundred years ago there was sufficient traffic to and from both coal and lead mines to make this road a worthwhile investment.

Gordon Hatton

Estate road rising towards Leading Stead

Leading Stead is an ill-defined upland location named on OS maps as part of Arkengarthdale Moor - another of them! The estate road climbs only a short way up the slope which is on the south side of Arkengarthdale.

Trevor Littlewood

Moorland in Arkengarthdale

Grassy moorland on the north side of the valley road as seen from a location named on OS maps as White Hill. The distant feature is Cleasby Hill.

Trevor Littlewood

Chimney on moorland near Annaside Beck

The chimney has the appearance of a currick when viewed from the estate road near to Annaside Beck both of which are to the left, out of view in the image. It must surely have been part of a small building yet there's very little evidence of one remaining: presumably the stone has been removed for use elsewhere. The valley below the moorland on which the chimney stands is Arkengarthdale.

Trevor Littlewood

Beck Crooks Bridge over Arkle Beck

Neil Theasby

Beck Crooks Bridge

Neil Theasby

Roadside barn at Punchard Gate

Neil Theasby

Field barn in Arkengarthsale

Neil Theasby

Ruined wall crossing rough grazing

The enclosed area of rough grazing is on the north side of Arkengarthdale. The view beyond is across the valley to a moorland high point at West Moor which rises to finally to Water Crag.

Trevor Littlewood

Arkle Beck from Dale Head New Bridge

Dale Head is connected to the Arkengarthdale road by a track which the public right of way (a footpath) only partially follows. The routes certainly coincide over the bridge, from where we found ourselves peering both upstream (as seen here) and downstream to see if this would be too high up the dale to put on to Arkle Beck for a paddling trip. It's a difficult judgement to make in August when even recent damp weather has not raised the beck to anything like the sort of wet winter levels one would need. I suspect that Whaw bridge would be a more sensible option.

Andy Waddington