Dumpit Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Craven

England

Dumpit Hill

Meadowsweet in Wharfedale Taken on the section of the Dales Way between Linton and Hebden as I near Hebden, I am looking across the River Wharfe at the glorious display of meadowsweet on the opposite bank. — Meadowsweet in Wharfedale Credit: Carroll Pierce

Dumpit Hill is a prominent natural landmark located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated near the village of Kirby Malzeard, in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Dumpit Hill is a low-lying hill rather than a mountain, reaching an elevation of approximately 331 meters (1,086 feet) above sea level.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping sides and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the picturesque landscapes of Nidderdale and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. On clear days, visitors can enjoy breathtaking vistas of rolling green hills, charming villages, and distant peaks.

The name "Dumpit" is derived from the Old English word "dun," meaning hill, and "pit," referring to a hollow or cavity. This name aptly describes the topography of the hill, which features a shallow depression or dip towards its summit, giving it a distinctive appearance.

Dumpit Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering various walking and hiking trails that cater to different levels of difficulty. Its accessible location and relatively easy terrain make it suitable for families, nature lovers, and those seeking a leisurely stroll in a tranquil setting. The hill is also abundant in flora and fauna, with a diverse range of plant and animal species calling it home.

Whether it's for a peaceful walk, birdwatching, or simply taking in the breathtaking views, Dumpit Hill remains a delightful spot for visitors to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of the Yorkshire countryside.

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Dumpit Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.07304/-1.958474 or Grid Reference SE0264. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Meadowsweet in Wharfedale

Taken on the section of the Dales Way between Linton and Hebden as I near Hebden, I am looking across the River Wharfe at the glorious display of meadowsweet on the opposite bank.

Carroll Pierce

Yarnbury to Barden Moor

Taken on Duke's New Road which connects the old smelting works with the lead mine workings and spoils at Yarnbury, Grassington, I am looking south west towards Barden Moor. Scar Top House is just discernible at the head of Slate Pit Ridge to the left of shot.

Carroll Pierce

Field footpath near Hartlington

David Brown

The suspension bridge and stepping stones to Hebden

"In 1884, following the drowning of a local man while trying to cross the stepping stones on the River Wharfe below Hebden, a committee was formed with the intention of building a footbridge. A great storm the previous year had also destroyed Burnsall Bridge down stream causing the villagers great problems. The new bridge was designed as a suspension bridge and was built by the village blacksmith, William Bell [in 1885, and recently refurbished by the National Park Authority]" from Link

Tim Heaton

A line of horse chestnut trees alongside the Dales Way

Tim Heaton

Hebden suspension bridge.

Walking the Dales way.

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Old mine shaft at Yarnbury

Until recently this shaft was covered by timber planks, but one appears to have decayed to the point where it has fallen in. Some plastic netting warns people not to get too close. There are thousands of these old shafts in the dales area, most of which appear to be shallow grassy bowls, but one never knows what the grass hides as there is a fair chance that there will be rotting timbers over a hidden shaft.

Gordon Hatton

Recently repaired stonework at Yarnbury

These buttresses once supported a small bridge, used to carry waste material from the nearby lead mine to a tip. The stonework had decayed over the years and the whole lot was in danger of collapse, so work has been done to consolidate the stonework some of which is now mortared using lime mortar.

Gordon Hatton

Yarnbury mining area

The scarred landscape of Grassington Moor at Yarnbury, an area once busy with lead mining. This view shows the recently repaired buttresses of a former bridge which carried tubs laden with waste material. Close by were the Beevers and Union shafts, plus a crushing and dressing floor. On the skyline is the chimney at the top end of the extensive flue system which snaked across the moor from the smelt mill.

Gordon Hatton

Old mining ground at Yarnbury

Old tips and polluted ground close to the former Beevers and Union shafts at Yarnbury. The distant ruins were part of a crushing and dressing area, but were renovated and reused in the 20thC when the area was reworked for minerals such as barytes and fluorite. Although the tips have been untouched for decades, nothing grows on them.

Gordon Hatton

To Hebden

Taken on the lane leading up to Thorpe, North Yorkshire, just off the B6160 to Burnsall, I am looking east towards where Hebden is located.

Carroll Pierce

Hebden Moor

Taken on the access road up to Thorpe from the B6160 Threshfield to Burnsall road, I am looking north across Grassington Park Estate to Hebden Moor. Grassington Moor is beyond to the left of shot and the chimney at the disused mine workings is discernible against the snowy background.

Carroll Pierce

Hebden and Appletreewick Moors

Taken on the access road from the B6160 Threshfield to Burnsall road up to Thorpe, North Yorkshire, I am looking north east to Hebden and Appletreewick Moors.

Carroll Pierce

Halfway House Farm

Looking across a pasture of short grass towards the farm buildings of Halfway House Farm.

Graham Robson

Sheep grazing near Halfway House Farm

Sheep are grazing a flat field of grass close to Halfway House Farm.

Graham Robson

Mown grass field at New Dyke Lathes

Looking across a field of mown grass at New Dyke Lathes.

Graham Robson

Spread mown grass at New Dyke Lathes

A field of mown grass spread out to dry before being made into hay at New Dyke Lathes.

Graham Robson

Grass fields at Hebden

Looking down on small grass fields on the western edge of the village of Hebden. A few have been mown, the first stage in turning the grass into hay or silage.

Graham Robson

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Dumpit Hill is located at Grid Ref: SE0264 (Lat: 54.07304, Lng: -1.958474)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire