Middle Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Middle Hill

Pylon north of the A58 Halifax Road
Pylon north of the A58 Halifax Road Credit: Colin Pyle

Middle Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated within the beautiful and expansive Yorkshire Dales National Park, Middle Hill is a relatively modest hill/mountain that offers breathtaking views and a peaceful natural environment.

With an elevation of approximately 500 meters (1,640 feet), Middle Hill is part of a larger range known as the Pennines. It is surrounded by rolling hills, verdant valleys, and stunning moorlands, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts alike.

The hill's terrain is a mix of grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and heather-covered moors. Its summit provides panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside, including nearby villages, meandering rivers, and patchwork farmland. On clear days, it is even possible to catch glimpses of the distant Yorkshire coastline.

The area surrounding Middle Hill is rich in flora and fauna, boasting a diverse range of plant species, such as bilberry, heather, and wildflowers. It is also home to various wildlife, including birds of prey, such as peregrine falcons and kestrels, as well as mammals like hares and rabbits.

Access to Middle Hill is available via public footpaths and trails that wind through the Yorkshire Dales. There are ample parking facilities and visitor centers nearby, providing information and guidance for those wishing to explore the area.

Middle Hill, Yorkshire, offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the region, and its tranquil surroundings make it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat.

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Middle Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.670439/-2.0369091 or Grid Reference SD9719. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pylon north of the A58 Halifax Road
Pylon north of the A58 Halifax Road
Blackstone Edge Reservoir crossed by power lines
Blackstone Edge Reservoir crossed by power lines
Approaching Blackstone Edge Reservoir
Approaching Blackstone Edge Reservoir
Black Castle Drain
Black Castle Drain
Black Castle Drain
Black Castle Drain
Gate and footbridge on Soyland Moor This Yorkshire Water permissive path is still not shown on OS maps. The bridge crosses Black Castle Drain.
Gate and footbridge on Soyland Moor
This Yorkshire Water permissive path is still not shown on OS maps. The bridge crosses Black Castle Drain.
Ruin on Collin Hill, below Manshead End This used to be a shooting box
Ruin on Collin Hill, below Manshead End
This used to be a shooting box
The White House and Blackstone Edge Reservoir from the Pennine Way Looking north from the Pennine Way on Blackstone Edge Moor. The white building is the White House pub and behind it is Blackstone Edge Reservoir.
The White House and Blackstone Edge Reservoir from the Pennine Way
Looking north from the Pennine Way on Blackstone Edge Moor. The white building is the White House pub and behind it is Blackstone Edge Reservoir.
Marshy Path on Rishworth Moor Although following the "Roman" Road/former packhorse route, "The Rochdale Way", the became less distinct to the east of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4938903">SD9717 : The Aiggin Stone</a> with lots of boggy peat hindering progress.
Marshy Path on Rishworth Moor
Although following the "Roman" Road/former packhorse route, "The Rochdale Way", the became less distinct to the east of SD9717 : The Aiggin Stone with lots of boggy peat hindering progress.
Rishworth Moor
Rishworth Moor
Pylons from Rishworth Moor
Pylons from Rishworth Moor
Rishworth Drain Reservoir drain on Rishworth Moor.
Rishworth Drain
Reservoir drain on Rishworth Moor.
Rishworth Drain on Rishworth Moor
Rishworth Drain on Rishworth Moor
Rishworth Drain Catch Basin, Rishworth Moor
Rishworth Drain Catch Basin, Rishworth Moor
Catch Basin, Rishworth Drain
Catch Basin, Rishworth Drain
The White House on Halifax Road The White House public house on Halifax Road (A58) at Blackstone Edge, a popular landmark and stopping point on the Pennine Way. Compare this view (taken in 2016) to a similar view, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1804271">SD9617 : The White House in 1976</a>, taken forty years earlier. The pub appears to have had an extension to its restaurant in the intervening years.
The White House on Halifax Road
The White House public house on Halifax Road (A58) at Blackstone Edge, a popular landmark and stopping point on the Pennine Way. Compare this view (taken in 2016) to a similar view, SD9617 : The White House in 1976, taken forty years earlier. The pub appears to have had an extension to its restaurant in the intervening years.
Byron Edge Powerlines crossing Byron Edge, seen from Turvin Road.
Byron Edge
Powerlines crossing Byron Edge, seen from Turvin Road.
Blackstoen Edge Reservoir The northern edge of Blackstone Edge Reservoir.
Blackstoen Edge Reservoir
The northern edge of Blackstone Edge Reservoir.
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Middle Hill is located at Grid Ref: SD9719 (Lat: 53.670439, Lng: -2.0369091)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Calderdale

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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