Greenleighton Hill

Hill, Mountain in Northumberland

England

Greenleighton Hill

Fontburn emergency overflow. Gone! All the &#039;over centre&#039; &#039;release gates&#039; have been deliberately toppled and laid flat; their outlines can be clearly seen on the ground (with a layer of gravel to reduce the possibility of tripping over their edges?). In the event of extremely high water levels in the reservoir, it will now overspill through this route at a significantly lower level than that required to trigger the &#039;release gates&#039;. I wonder if this is a measure designed to reduce the absolute maximum pressure on an old dam as part of a national reassessment following the Whaley Bridge dam incident in August 2019?

See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6496686">NZ0493 : Fontburn emergency overflow</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6474900">NZ0493 : Giant plughole in action 2</a> — Fontburn emergency overflow. Gone! Credit: Leanmeanmo

Greenleighton Hill is a prominent hill located in Northumberland, England. Standing at an elevation of 285 meters (935 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby villages of Belsay and Ponteland. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, with a network of well-marked trails leading to the summit.

The landscape of Greenleighton Hill is characterized by rolling green pastures, scattered woodlands, and picturesque meadows. The hill is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, deer, and rabbits, making it a haven for nature lovers and birdwatchers.

At the summit of Greenleighton Hill, visitors can enjoy a peaceful picnic while taking in the breathtaking views of the Northumberland countryside. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Cheviot Hills and the North Sea.

Overall, Greenleighton Hill is a tranquil and picturesque spot that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Northumberland countryside.

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Greenleighton Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.223763/-1.950485 or Grid Reference NZ0392. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fontburn emergency overflow. Gone!

All the 'over centre' 'release gates' have been deliberately toppled and laid flat; their outlines can be clearly seen on the ground (with a layer of gravel to reduce the possibility of tripping over their edges?). In the event of extremely high water levels in the reservoir, it will now overspill through this route at a significantly lower level than that required to trigger the 'release gates'. I wonder if this is a measure designed to reduce the absolute maximum pressure on an old dam as part of a national reassessment following the Whaley Bridge dam incident in August 2019? See NZ0493 : Fontburn emergency overflow and NZ0493 : Giant plughole in action 2

Leanmeanmo

More carnage from Storm Arwen

The fence was suspended some 2m in the air. One year on and there is still a huge backlog of fallen trees to clear.

Leanmeanmo

Drought at Fontburn Reservoir

Towards the upper end of the reservoir. The water level has been lower in the past but, some 20 ft down from its maximum, this was close to the lowest point of the summer.

Leanmeanmo

Woodland by road

P Gaskell

Cup and Ring marked stone, Fontburn Reservoir

On my second visit, I knew to look for the cup and ring markings. See NZ0393 : Cup and ring marked stone, Fontburn Reservoir.

Oliver Dixon

Goat on the roof

One of the eponymous goats which gives its name to the cafe (see NZ0493 : "Goats on the Roof" cafe and NZ0493 : Goats off the roof).

Oliver Dixon

Goats on the roof

Eponymous cafe at Fontburn Reservoir. Each time you visit, the goats are on the roof which they reach via a ladder.

Joan Sykes

Rothley Shiel - youth hostel ruin

Rothley Shiel was a tiny Northumberland Youth hostel opened in July 1949. The warden was Miss E Carmon. It was a very small wooden bungalow built as a shooting lodge, and named Wideopen Cottage on a recent OS map, but a ruin obliterated by vegetation in 2007. According to anecdote, it had no rear exit. The youth hostel closed on the 8th April 1956 after only a short life. It would be interesting to know if it saw any other use before falling into disrepair. Kindly contact if you have any tales of old British and Irish youth hostels such as this.

John Martin

Rough grazing, Rothley Shield East

The windmill is just north of the farm buildings at Rothley Shield East, see NZ0491 : Rough grazing land, Rothley Shield East.

Barbara Carr

Rough grazing land, Rothley Shield East

The windmill is by Rothley Shield East Farm, which just creeps into the edge of the square and the right of the picture. See also NZ0491 : Rough grazing, Rothley Shield East.

Barbara Carr

Rough grazing and plantation north of Rothley Shield East

The trees were being buffeted by a strong wind on this stormy day which had spells of dazzling sunshine interspersed with dark skies and sudden showers.

Barbara Carr

Approaching site of former Long Witton station, 2000

View southward on B4342 road at Rothley, ahead is the bridge over the trackbed of the ex-NBR (Reedsmouth) - Scotsgap - Rothbury branch. The station had been on the left, closure of line and station having occurred on 15/9/52 for passengers, 11/11/63 for goods.

Ben Brooksbank

Fontburn Reservoir

Nice sunny day at Fontburn

Phil Lynas

Telephone box, Rothley Shiel Cottages

The telephone box was still working in 2015. The bridge in the background is near the site of Long Witton station on the Rothbury Branch (Northumberland Central Railway).

Richard Webb

Quarry, Liniel Law

There is limestone here, and it was quarried for lime making. The limestones in the Rothbury area were a driver for the building of the Northumberland Central Railway. Coal was also mined here.

Richard Webb