Outgang Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Craven

England

Outgang Hill

Mastiles Lane dropping towards Kilnsey Mastiles Lane was the subject of some controversy when the number of off-road vehicles using it was starting to have an adverse impact. Although it is still marked as a Byway Open to All Traffic on the map, it doesn&#039;t seem to remain so for its full length, and even where it is so marked, further west, there is a definite &quot;all motor vehicles prohibited sign&quot;, so I was unsurprised not to meet the sort of continuous procession of trail bikes and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts that one meets on a number of other BOATs in the National Park. Indeed, on an eight mile walk on a breezy day in January, there was one mountain biker and two walkers, apart from myself (and dog). The lane itself continues towards Kilnsey, but the small gate on the right gives onto a public footpath down towards the road junction leading to Coniston bridge - a better parking spot than a village in these times of infectious disease. — Mastiles Lane dropping towards Kilnsey Credit: Andy Waddington

Outgang Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the North York Moors National Park, it forms part of the stunning landscape that characterizes this region. Rising to a height of approximately 324 meters (1,063 feet) above sea level, Outgang Hill is classified as a hill rather than a mountain.

The hill is composed primarily of sandstone, which gives it a distinct reddish hue, particularly noticeable during sunrise and sunset. Its slopes are covered in a patchwork of heather moorland, interspersed with scattered trees and shrubs, lending the area a picturesque and serene ambiance. This rich vegetation provides a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various species of birds and small mammals.

Outgang Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. It offers numerous walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its scenic surroundings and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, the hill provides a vantage point from which one can see the expansive moorland, rolling hills, and distant valleys.

In addition to its natural beauty, Outgang Hill also holds historical significance. It is believed to have been an important landmark for ancient settlers, serving as a navigational point or a defensive position. As a result, archaeological remains such as burial mounds and stone circles have been discovered in the vicinity.

Overall, Outgang Hill is a captivating and historically significant hill in Yorkshire, offering visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and rich heritage of the region.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.097629/-2.0434369 or Grid Reference SD9766. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mastiles Lane dropping towards Kilnsey

Mastiles Lane was the subject of some controversy when the number of off-road vehicles using it was starting to have an adverse impact. Although it is still marked as a Byway Open to All Traffic on the map, it doesn't seem to remain so for its full length, and even where it is so marked, further west, there is a definite "all motor vehicles prohibited sign", so I was unsurprised not to meet the sort of continuous procession of trail bikes and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts that one meets on a number of other BOATs in the National Park. Indeed, on an eight mile walk on a breezy day in January, there was one mountain biker and two walkers, apart from myself (and dog). The lane itself continues towards Kilnsey, but the small gate on the right gives onto a public footpath down towards the road junction leading to Coniston bridge - a better parking spot than a village in these times of infectious disease.

Andy Waddington

Mastiles Lane heading for Wharfedale

From the great publicity that once attended the supposed degradation of this "green lane" by overusage of motor vehicles, I had expected something a great deal softer and grassier underfoot than this well-compacted hard track. I was already beginning to feel that wellies had been an unnecessary choice for such a route march with barely enough puddles to keep the dog hydrated. The edge of the grid square is just shy of the 423m high point of the lane as it passes over a col on Holgates Kilnsey Moor, so the view looks back on almost the sum total of the ascent.

Andy Waddington

Limestone Knoll on Malham Moor

The public bridleway from Malham Moor Lane towards Mastiles Lane passes to the west of this limestone knoll which has a marked antiquity on the map, a "Homestead", smaller than a "Settlement" and perilously close to the edge of Threshfield Quarry, which is just over the horizon on the right of the photograph and has removed a huge chunk of the reef knoll. Further away, the cloud is just enveloping the top of Great Whernside beyond Wharfedale in the increasingly bitter westerly wind.

Andy Waddington

Descending from Green Haw Hill

From Malham Moor Lane, the bridleway passes west of Green Haw Hill and descends to the shallow valley followed by Mastiles lane on its way to Kilnsey. A fence replaces the disintegrating drystone wall on the left but will no doubt prove to be a much more ephemeral presence on the fellside, both rotting and rusting unlike the limestone which fits much better into the landscape.

Andy Waddington

Chapel House Lodge

Anthony Parkes

Wharfedale near Kirk Bank

Anthony Parkes

Junction near Kilnsey

Anthony Parkes

Farmhouse at North Cote

Anthony Parkes

Kilnsey Crag

Kevin Waterhouse

Kilnsey, Green Haw Hill

The rivet benchmark is cut into a rock on the east side of the bridleway.

Mel Towler

Kilnsey, Green Haw Hill

There is a rivet benchmark cut into a rock on the east side of the bridleway.

Mel Towler

Kilnsey, Green Haw Hill

The rivet benchmark cut into a large rock is in the centre of the bridleway track.

Mel Towler

Kilnsey, Green Haw Hill

There is a rivet benchmark cut into the large rock in the centre of the bridleway track.

Mel Towler

Kilnsey, Malham Moor

According to the OS benchmark database there was a rivet benchmark cut into a rock on the east side of the bridleway. Various prominent rocks were cleared of grass tufts, but nothing was found.

Mel Towler