Lodge Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Lodge Hill

Halifax Road at Calderside View from rail line on Whiteley Arches
Halifax Road at Calderside Credit: Raymond Knapman

Lodge Hill is a prominent hill located in the scenic region of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the county of North Yorkshire, it forms part of the North York Moors National Park, an area renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity. Rising to an elevation of approximately 345 meters (1,132 feet), Lodge Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and undulating terrain, covered in a tapestry of lush green grasslands, heather moorlands, and ancient woodlands. These diverse habitats provide a haven for an array of wildlife, including rare bird species such as curlews and lapwings, as well as numerous species of butterflies and wildflowers.

Lodge Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. It offers a range of activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and birdwatching. Several well-marked trails traverse the hill, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore its natural beauty at their own pace.

At the summit of Lodge Hill, there is a small stone lodge that dates back centuries. This historic structure adds to the charm of the hill and serves as a reminder of its rich heritage. The lodge offers a sheltered spot for visitors to rest, take in the breathtaking views, and immerse themselves in the tranquility of the surroundings.

Whether it be for its stunning vistas, diverse wildlife, or recreational opportunities, Lodge Hill is a must-visit destination for those seeking a true Yorkshire experience.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Lodge Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.724709/-2.0386088 or Grid Reference SD9725. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Halifax Road at Calderside View from rail line on Whiteley Arches
Halifax Road at Calderside
View from rail line on Whiteley Arches
Oakville Road at Calderside View from Rochdale to Leeds railway
Oakville Road at Calderside
View from Rochdale to Leeds railway
Chinook Helicopter passing close to Stoodley Pike Monument A close encounter!
Chinook Helicopter passing close to Stoodley Pike Monument
A close encounter!
Pennine Way at Doe Stones & view towards Edge End Moor
Pennine Way at Doe Stones & view towards Edge End Moor
Seat at eastern end of Horsehold Wood & view over Calderside A seat with a view.
Seat at eastern end of Horsehold Wood & view over Calderside
A seat with a view.
Striding onto Erringden Moor Plenty of footpaths to choose from, when walking on this stretch of moorland
Striding onto Erringden Moor
Plenty of footpaths to choose from, when walking on this stretch of moorland
Old Boundary Stone on Erringden Moor There are plenty of these stones forming a line across the moor
Old Boundary Stone on Erringden Moor
There are plenty of these stones forming a line across the moor
Footpath on Erringden Moor Narrow but distinct footpath crossing Erringden Moor
Footpath on Erringden Moor
Narrow but distinct footpath crossing Erringden Moor
On the Edge of Erringden Moor Great view of Cragg Vale and Calderdale from here.
On the Edge of Erringden Moor
Great view of Cragg Vale and Calderdale from here.
On Erringden Moor One of many footpaths that can be found on this stretch of moorland
On Erringden Moor
One of many footpaths that can be found on this stretch of moorland
View towards Stoodley Pike Monument from Dick's Lane
View towards Stoodley Pike Monument from Dick's Lane
Old Boundary Marker in Stoodley Glen, Calderdale Township Boundary Marker above Stoodley Glen and south of Stoodley Lane. Formerly on the boundary of Langfield and Sowerby townships in Halifax parish. It marked the boundary of the Sowerby Ramble, a narrow strip of land along the Calder valley and up Stoodley Glen between Erringden and Stansfield townships and Erringden and Langfield township. Sowerby Ramble was part of Sowerby township but in 1850 it became part of Erringden township, later parish. In 1897 Langfield and Stansfield became part of Todmorden parish and in 1937 this part of Erringden parish also became part of Todmorden parish. 

Milestone Society National ID: YW_LANSOW02pb
Old Boundary Marker in Stoodley Glen, Calderdale
Township Boundary Marker above Stoodley Glen and south of Stoodley Lane. Formerly on the boundary of Langfield and Sowerby townships in Halifax parish. It marked the boundary of the Sowerby Ramble, a narrow strip of land along the Calder valley and up Stoodley Glen between Erringden and Stansfield townships and Erringden and Langfield township. Sowerby Ramble was part of Sowerby township but in 1850 it became part of Erringden township, later parish. In 1897 Langfield and Stansfield became part of Todmorden parish and in 1937 this part of Erringden parish also became part of Todmorden parish. Milestone Society National ID: YW_LANSOW02pb
Old Boundary Marker between Higher Moor and Sunderland Pasture in Hebden Royd parish Township Boundary Marker beside a track between Higher Moor and Sunderland Pasture. On the former boundary of the Sowerby Ramble between Erringden and Sowerby townships in Halifax parish but now entirely in Hebden Royd parish. Inscribed E for Erringden on its face and S for Sowerby on top.

Milestone Society National ID: YW_HEBR01pb
Old Boundary Marker between Higher Moor and Sunderland Pasture in Hebden Royd parish
Township Boundary Marker beside a track between Higher Moor and Sunderland Pasture. On the former boundary of the Sowerby Ramble between Erringden and Sowerby townships in Halifax parish but now entirely in Hebden Royd parish. Inscribed E for Erringden on its face and S for Sowerby on top. Milestone Society National ID: YW_HEBR01pb
Old Boundary Marker between Higher Moor and Sunderland Pasture in Hebden Royd parish Township Boundary Marker built into a wall adjacent to a stile between Higher Moor and Sunderland Pasture. On the former boundary of the Sowerby Ramble between Erringden and Sowerby townships in Halifax parish but now entirely in Hebden Royd parish. Inscribed S for Sowerby township.

Milestone Society National ID: YW_HEBR02pb
Old Boundary Marker between Higher Moor and Sunderland Pasture in Hebden Royd parish
Township Boundary Marker built into a wall adjacent to a stile between Higher Moor and Sunderland Pasture. On the former boundary of the Sowerby Ramble between Erringden and Sowerby townships in Halifax parish but now entirely in Hebden Royd parish. Inscribed S for Sowerby township. Milestone Society National ID: YW_HEBR02pb
Old Boundary Marker between Higher Moor and Sunderland Pasture in Hebden Royd parish Township Boundary Marker built into a wall adjacent to a stile between Higher Moor and Sunderland Pasture. On the former boundary of the Sowerby Ramble between Erringden and Sowerby townships in Halifax parish but now entirely in Hebden Royd parish. Inscribed S for Sowerby township.

Milestone Society National ID: YW_HEBR03pb
Old Boundary Marker between Higher Moor and Sunderland Pasture in Hebden Royd parish
Township Boundary Marker built into a wall adjacent to a stile between Higher Moor and Sunderland Pasture. On the former boundary of the Sowerby Ramble between Erringden and Sowerby townships in Halifax parish but now entirely in Hebden Royd parish. Inscribed S for Sowerby township. Milestone Society National ID: YW_HEBR03pb
Old Boundary Marker in Stoodley Glen, Calderdale Parish Boundary Marker in Stoodley Glen below Height Wood. Formerly on the boundary of Langfield and Sowerby townships in Halifax parish. It marked the boundary of the Sowerby Ramble, a narrow strip of land along the Calder valley and up Stoodley Glen between Erringden and Stansfield townships and Erringden and Langfield township. Sowerby Ramble was part of Sowerby township but in 1850 it became part of Erringden township, later parish. In 1897 Langfield and Stansfield became part of Todmorden parish and in 1937 this part of Erringden parish also became part of Todmorden parish..

Milestone Society National ID: YW_SOWERR01pb
Old Boundary Marker in Stoodley Glen, Calderdale
Parish Boundary Marker in Stoodley Glen below Height Wood. Formerly on the boundary of Langfield and Sowerby townships in Halifax parish. It marked the boundary of the Sowerby Ramble, a narrow strip of land along the Calder valley and up Stoodley Glen between Erringden and Stansfield townships and Erringden and Langfield township. Sowerby Ramble was part of Sowerby township but in 1850 it became part of Erringden township, later parish. In 1897 Langfield and Stansfield became part of Todmorden parish and in 1937 this part of Erringden parish also became part of Todmorden parish.. Milestone Society National ID: YW_SOWERR01pb
Old Boundary Marker on Baulk Head Lane, Todmorden Estate Boundary Marker set in a stone wall on Baulk Head Lane, a green lane. In the former Stansfield township and parish, absorbed into Todmorden parish in 1897. Not on any township or parish boundary so is thought to mark an estate boundary.

Milestone Society National ID: YW_TOD11em
Old Boundary Marker on Baulk Head Lane, Todmorden
Estate Boundary Marker set in a stone wall on Baulk Head Lane, a green lane. In the former Stansfield township and parish, absorbed into Todmorden parish in 1897. Not on any township or parish boundary so is thought to mark an estate boundary. Milestone Society National ID: YW_TOD11em
Rawtonstall Wood The wood with a view to the memorial to Jeffery Stinson, an architect
Rawtonstall Wood
The wood with a view to the memorial to Jeffery Stinson, an architect
Show me another place!

Lodge Hill is located at Grid Ref: SD9725 (Lat: 53.724709, Lng: -2.0386088)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Calderdale

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

What 3 Words

///interview.operated.late. Near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

Related Wikis

Eastwood, West Yorkshire

Eastwood is a place within the civil parish of Todmorden and Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, in West Yorkshire, England. It lies 8 miles (12.9 km)...

Eastwood (L&Y) railway station

Eastwood Railway Station served the village of Eastwood in the civil parish of Todmorden, West Yorkshire, England. The station opened with the line on...

Stoodley Pike

Stoodley Pike is a 1,300-foot (400 m) hill in the south Pennines in West Yorkshire in northern England. It is noted for the 121-foot (37 m) Stoodley Pike...

Erringden

Erringden is a civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale in West Yorkshire, England. Previously it was a township within the chapelry of Heptonstall...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.724709,-2.0386088
Barrier: stile
Steps: 2
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.7213385/-2.0342296
Barrier: stile
Steps: 1
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.724431/-2.0320155
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 53.7210577/-2.0428507
Lodge Hill
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 53.7250758/-2.0383934
Barrier: entrance
Lat/Long: 53.7234743/-2.0323795
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.7217389/-2.0417968
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.7212604/-2.0411097
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.7225119/-2.0322481
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.7228754/-2.0332432
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.724145/-2.0315641
Line Management: branch
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.723188/-2.0336482
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.7224366/-2.035291
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.7217803/-2.0366898
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.7210915/-2.038157
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Lodge Hill?

Leave your review of Lodge Hill below (or comments, questions and feedback).