Derby Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Derby Hill

A672 at Old Tame — A672 at Old Tame Credit: Colin Pyle

Derby Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the southern part of the county, near the market town of Harrogate. The hill stands at an elevation of approximately 400 meters (1,300 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest points in the region.

Derby Hill is part of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. The hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the expansive Nidderdale Valley and the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park. On clear days, it is even possible to see as far as the city of Leeds, which is located around 30 miles away.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers. There are several well-marked trails that lead to the summit, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the area's natural beauty and observe the local flora and fauna.

At the top of Derby Hill, visitors can find a trig point, which is a concrete pillar used in surveying. This serves as a landmark and a popular spot for taking photographs. There are also picnic areas and benches, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the stunning views.

Overall, Derby Hill is a must-visit destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Yorkshire, offering a unique perspective of the region's diverse landscape and wildlife.

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Derby Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.571175/-2.0298154 or Grid Reference SD9808. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A672 at Old Tame

A672 at Old Tame

Tame Lane at Denshaw Road

Tame Lane at Denshaw Road

Tame Lane towards Heights Farm

Tame Lane towards Heights Farm

The Swan Inn, Delph

The Swan Inn, Delph

Oldham Road A62, Delph

Oldham Road A62, Delph

Houses on Delph New Road

Houses on Delph New Road

Obelisk at Bishop Park, Grains Bar The obelisk was erected in 1927 by Ellen Ludlaw in memory of William and Anne Bishop when fifty acres of their land was given to the people of Oldham to enjoy as public open space.

Obelisk at Bishop Park, Grains Bar

The obelisk was erected in 1927 by Ellen Ludlaw in memory of William and Anne Bishop when fifty acres of their land was given to the people of Oldham to enjoy as public open space.

Houses on Delph Lane, Upper Dale, Delph

Houses on Delph Lane, Upper Dale, Delph

Path leading up from A62 Huddersfield Road to Harrop Edge Lane

Path leading up from A62 Huddersfield Road to Harrop Edge Lane

Wotherhead Hill Obelisk, Grains Bar The Obelisk and what appears to be a damaged panorama table in Bishop Park

Wotherhead Hill Obelisk, Grains Bar

The Obelisk and what appears to be a damaged panorama table in Bishop Park

Kevin Waterhouse

River Tame Valley The view from Bishop Park up the valley from Slackcote to Denshaw village

River Tame Valley

The view from Bishop Park up the valley from Slackcote to Denshaw village

Kevin Waterhouse

Panorama Table? What appears to be a panorama table with just the stone plinth remaining in Bishop Park. Grains Bar is beyond

Panorama Table?

What appears to be a panorama table with just the stone plinth remaining in Bishop Park. Grains Bar is beyond

Kevin Waterhouse

Wotherhead Hill Obelisk At the summit of Bishop Park, Grains Bar

Wotherhead Hill Obelisk

At the summit of Bishop Park, Grains Bar

Kevin Waterhouse

Bishop Park Rather rough moorland for a park but it does contain a football pitch in this view from the Obelisk

Bishop Park

Rather rough moorland for a park but it does contain a football pitch in this view from the Obelisk

Kevin Waterhouse

Bishop Park Trig Point Flush Bracket S2769

Bishop Park Trig Point Flush Bracket S2769

Toposcope - with no top

Toposcope - with no top

Obelisk

Obelisk

Hill Top Lane With the obelisk in Bishop Park on the skyline

Hill Top Lane

With the obelisk in Bishop Park on the skyline

Kevin Waterhouse

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Derby Hill is located at Grid Ref: SD9808 (Lat: 53.571175, Lng: -2.0298154)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Oldham

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.571175,-2.0298154

Delph

Is In: Saddleworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Name Ur: ڈیلف

Place: village

Population: 2283

Population Date: 2021

Source: npe

Wikidata: Q3705152

Lat/Long: 53.5683549/-2.026164

Linfitts

Is In: Saddleworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Name Ur: لنفٹس

Place: hamlet

Source: npe

Lat/Long: 53.5715497/-2.0325991

Bus Stop

Carrcote, Denshaw Road / near Lodge Lane

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12311

Naptan Bearing: E

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Naptan Indicator: Opp School

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Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC

Naptan ShortCommonName: Lodge Lane

Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD

Naptan Verified: no

Network: TfGM

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.5696453/-2.0255346

Bus Stop

Denshaw Road/Lodge Lane

Bus: yes

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Naptan Bearing: W

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Naptan Landmark: SCHOOL

Naptan NaptanCode: manamtja

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC

Naptan ShortCommonName: Lodge Lane

Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD

Naptan Verified: no

Network: TfGM

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.5695734/-2.0257158

Bus Stop

Carrcote, Denshaw Road / near Friarmere Road

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12331

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan CommonName: Denshaw Road/Friarmere Road

Naptan Indicator: Opp School

Naptan Landmark: HOUSE 40

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Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC

Naptan ShortCommonName: Friarmere Road

Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD

Naptan Verified: no

Network: TfGM

Operator: TfGM

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.5698696/-2.0274072

Bus Stop

Denshaw Road/Friarmere Road

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12341

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan CommonName: Denshaw Road/Friarmere Road

Naptan Indicator: Sub Station

Naptan Landmark: SUB STATION

Naptan NaptanCode: manamtjg

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC

Naptan ShortCommonName: Friarmere Road

Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD

Naptan Verified: no

Network: TfGM

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.5698425/-2.0281169

Bus Stop

Carrcote, Friarmere Road / opposite Roche Road

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12351

Naptan Bearing: SW

Naptan CommonName: Friarmere Road/Roche Road

Naptan Indicator: Opp House 3

Naptan Landmark: HOUSE 2

Naptan NaptanCode: manamtjm

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC

Naptan ShortCommonName: Roche Road

Naptan Street: FRIARMERE ROAD

Naptan Verified: no

Network: TfGM

Operator: TfGM

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.5703242/-2.0274275

Bus Stop

Carrcote, Lodge Lane / near Denshaw Road

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12361

Naptan Bearing: NW

Naptan CommonName: Lodge Lane/Denshaw Road

Naptan Indicator: Nr Open Land

Naptan Landmark: HOUSE 1

Naptan NaptanCode: manamtjp

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC

Naptan ShortCommonName: Denshaw Road

Naptan Street: LODGE LANE

Naptan Verified: no

Network: TfGM

Operator: TfGM

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.5698611/-2.0250515

Bus Stop

Delph, Denshaw Road / near Slack Lane

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12371

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan CommonName: Denshaw Road/Slack Lane

Naptan Indicator: O/s House 82

Naptan Landmark: HOUSE 80

Naptan NaptanCode: manamtjt

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC

Naptan ShortCommonName: Slack Lane

Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD

Naptan Verified: no

Network: TfGM

Operator: TfGM

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.5714588/-2.0343547

Bus Stop

Denshaw Road/Slack Lane

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12381

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan CommonName: Denshaw Road/Slack Lane

Naptan Indicator: Nr Grass Land

Naptan Landmark: NR GRASS LAND

Naptan NaptanCode: manamtjw

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC

Naptan ShortCommonName: Slack Lane

Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD

Naptan Verified: no

Network: TfGM

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.5713814/-2.034972

Bus Stop

Denshaw Road

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12391

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan CommonName: Denshaw Road

Naptan Indicator: Nr Grass Land

Naptan Landmark: NR GRASS LAND

Naptan NaptanCode: manamtma

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC

Naptan ShortCommonName: Denshaw Road

Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD

Naptan Verified: no

Network: TfGM

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.5714489/-2.0373295

Bus Stop

Delph, eastbound Denshaw Road

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12401

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan CommonName: Denshaw Road

Naptan Indicator: Nr Open Land

Naptan Landmark: NR OPEN LAND

Naptan NaptanCode: manamtmd

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC

Naptan ShortCommonName: Denshaw Road

Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD

Naptan Verified: no

Network: TfGM

Operator: TfGM

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.5715392/-2.036046

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 53.5713531/-2.0257716

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 53.5708355/-2.0279881

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 53.5708804/-2.0256066

Place Of Worship

Delph Methodist Church

Check Date: 2023-06-27

Denomination: methodist

Node Id: 1659180992

Religion: christian

Source: local knowledge

Source Name: OS Open Local Important Buildings Layer

Website: https://www.oldhammethodist.org.uk/churches/delph.html

Lat/Long: 53.5678791/-2.0247329

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 53.5710557/-2.0274673

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 53.5682811/-2.024428

Post Box

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Lat/Long: 53.5699456/-2.0277709

Line Management: branch

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.5695344/-2.0358192

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.5695334/-2.0346886

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.5688343/-2.0352148

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.5682744/-2.0347341

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.5675627/-2.0341241

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.5731098/-2.023697

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.5733633/-2.0247932

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.5737689/-2.0252323

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.5742915/-2.0258217

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.5747671/-2.0263807

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.5752889/-2.0269257

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.5694795/-2.0333888

Bench

Lat/Long: 53.5699705/-2.0285521

Bench

Lat/Long: 53.569969/-2.0285185

Playground: climbingframe

Lat/Long: 53.5678466/-2.0282731

Playground: slide

Lat/Long: 53.5676255/-2.0276909

Bus Stop

Delph Lane

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 1800EDH2681

Naptan Bearing: NE

Naptan CommonName: Delph Lane

Naptan Indicator: NE-bound

Naptan Landmark: White Lion

Naptan Street: Delph Lane

Naptan Verified: no

Network: TfGM

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan;bing;naptan_compare_tool

Lat/Long: 53.569255/-2.0233362

Bus Stop

Delph Lane

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 1800EDH2701

Naptan Bearing: SW

Naptan CommonName: Delph Lane

Naptan Indicator: SW-bound

Naptan Landmark: White Lion

Naptan Street: Delph Lane

Naptan Verified: no

Network: TfGM

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan;bing;naptan_compare_tool

Lat/Long: 53.5690136/-2.023415

Grit Bin

Colour: yellow

Lat/Long: 53.5677224/-2.026357

Playground: roundabout

Lat/Long: 53.5675975/-2.0278891

Bench

Lat/Long: 53.5680482/-2.0243817

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