Brown Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Brown Hill

Holden Park, Hypertufa Garden Walls The remains of the fanciful gardens of Oakworth Hall. There are elevated walkways, grottoes and caves with mosaic floors. Features are made from stone and hypertufa to give the petrified forest look. — Holden Park, Hypertufa Garden Walls Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Brown Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, it is part of the Pennine range and is classified as a hill rather than a mountain due to its elevation of 451 meters (1,480 feet) above sea level.

The hill is characterized by its distinctive brownish hue, which is a result of the underlying gritstone geology. This unique feature gives Brown Hill its name and makes it easily recognizable in the surrounding landscape. It is located near the village of Reeth, within the Richmondshire district.

The area surrounding Brown Hill is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, featuring picturesque valleys, rolling hills, and lush greenery. It is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers, offering breathtaking panoramic views from its summit. The hill also serves as a habitat for various plant and animal species, adding to its ecological significance.

Visitors to Brown Hill can access it via well-maintained footpaths, which provide a range of walking and hiking opportunities suitable for all skill levels. The hill's location within the national park ensures that it remains relatively unspoiled and offers a peaceful and tranquil environment for outdoor activities.

Overall, Brown Hill stands as a significant landmark in Yorkshire, offering both recreational and ecological value. Its distinctive coloration, combined with its accessibility and natural surroundings, make it a must-visit destination for those seeking to explore the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales.

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Brown Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.856249/-1.9654985 or Grid Reference SE0240. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Holden Park, Hypertufa Garden Walls

The remains of the fanciful gardens of Oakworth Hall. There are elevated walkways, grottoes and caves with mosaic floors. Features are made from stone and hypertufa to give the petrified forest look.

Kevin Waterhouse

Holden Park Bowling Green

The green flanked by the remaining part of the demolished house, the portico

Kevin Waterhouse

Pole Stoop

A large boundary stone

Kevin Waterhouse

Cross built into the wall

On Main Street

Kevin Waterhouse

Goose Eye - The Turkey Inn

Traditional Yorkshire pub at Goose Eye, Laycock. It sits opposite the historic Turkey Mill (for cotton and paper) and was originally three workers' cottages.

Colin Smith

Goose Eye - Captain Tom's Wood

A new woodland garden beside the North Beck between Goose Eye and Laycock. It was planted 2021 in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore who raised nearly £33 million for charities supporting the National Health Service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Colin Smith

Goose Eye - Holme House Lane

Drystone dyke and pastoral farmland in a side valley between Goose Eye and Laycock. The lane is paved with setts.

Colin Smith

Path crossing Butter Clough

Where the small clough descends through Lower Holme House Wood it is crossed by this footpath. The beck itself was minor enough to cause no difficulty, but a stile, rocks and fallen tree branch made it a little tricky.

Stephen Craven

Winter sunshine through the trees

In Lower Holme House Wood, looking across North Beck.

Stephen Craven

Clearing in Lower Holme House Wood

Stephen Craven

Woodland Trust sign

It says 'Welcome. Higher and Lower Holmes House' although the woodland is shown on both older and contemporary maps as 'Holme House'.

Stephen Craven

Footbridge over North Beck

This bridge is not shown on either older or contemporary maps; it is not on a right of way, and has probably been introduced by the Woodland Trust for the benefit of its own volunteers in the 10 hectare woodland Link

Stephen Craven

Wood Mill Farm

Originally a worsted mill on North Beck.

Stephen Craven

Spring-fed trough above Wood Mill Farm

This sort of drinking facility for animals alongside a track is common throughout the Pennines.

Stephen Craven

70 Main Street, Laycock

Several of the houses in the village are listed, but not this one, though it is a fine property in Georgian style. Note that what looks like a sash window is actually a casement (top left).

Stephen Craven

Laycock Manor House and Rose Cottage

Listed grade II (list entry 1134065). According to another source Link

'The manor house is thought to have been built in 1697 and has an original stone fireplace'.

Stephen Craven

Main Street, Laycock

The house on the left is dated 1842 but it is the two houses at the far end of the row that date from 1685 and are listed grade II (list entry 1200291).

Stephen Craven