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Lumb Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Lumb Hill

Trig Point on Crow Hill Triangulation Point at 1,257ft on the summit of Crow Hill, displaying a small amount of isolated moorland at the top. Stoodley Pike can be seen on the skyline in the distance.
Trig Point on Crow Hill Credit: Chris Heaton

Lumb Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the southern part of the county, near the village of Marsden. Standing at a height of approximately 1,310 feet (399 meters) above sea level, Lumb Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping sides, covered in lush green vegetation, including grasses, heather, and scattered trees. Its summit is relatively flat and provides an ideal spot for picnics or simply enjoying the serene natural beauty of the area.

Lumb Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers. Several walking trails traverse the hill, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the rolling landscapes and enjoy the fresh air. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and occasional sightings of deer.

In addition to its natural beauty, Lumb Hill holds historical significance. It is believed to have been an important landmark during the industrial revolution, with remnants of old mine workings and quarrying activities visible in certain areas.

Access to Lumb Hill is relatively easy, with a well-maintained road leading to a car park at the base of the hill. From there, visitors can embark on their ascent to the summit, taking in the picturesque scenery along the way.

Overall, Lumb Hill is a picturesque and historically significant hill in Yorkshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying breathtaking views of the countryside.

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Lumb Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.693005/-1.9518803 or Grid Reference SE0321. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trig Point on Crow Hill Triangulation Point at 1,257ft on the summit of Crow Hill, displaying a small amount of isolated moorland at the top. Stoodley Pike can be seen on the skyline in the distance.
Trig Point on Crow Hill
Triangulation Point at 1,257ft on the summit of Crow Hill, displaying a small amount of isolated moorland at the top. Stoodley Pike can be seen on the skyline in the distance.
View from Crow Hill
View from Crow Hill
Crow Hill End Farm The farmyard is a little untidy, full of rusting machinery and discarded rubbish
Crow Hill End Farm
The farmyard is a little untidy, full of rusting machinery and discarded rubbish
Ash Hall Lane
Ash Hall Lane
Calderdale Way heading towards Flints and Slate Delfs Hill A circular long distance walk of roughly 50 miles in length around Calderdale in West Yorkshire. The walk encircles Halifax, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden following packhorse ways and sections of stone causeways. It passes through hillside villages, high moorland and old mill towns. Some sections are very steep and narrow valleys are traversed.
Calderdale Way heading towards Flints and Slate Delfs Hill
A circular long distance walk of roughly 50 miles in length around Calderdale in West Yorkshire. The walk encircles Halifax, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden following packhorse ways and sections of stone causeways. It passes through hillside villages, high moorland and old mill towns. Some sections are very steep and narrow valleys are traversed.
Thornton Park Farm A bridleway and a public footpath leave Ash Hall Lane from the same spot - it is the footpath that heads for the farm across a pasture, although there is no physical evidence of one on the ground.
Thornton Park Farm
A bridleway and a public footpath leave Ash Hall Lane from the same spot - it is the footpath that heads for the farm across a pasture, although there is no physical evidence of one on the ground.
Bridleway heading down to Hall Green and Cotton Stones
Bridleway heading down to Hall Green and Cotton Stones
Lower Crow Hill Farm Sitting at the base of Crow Hill, in front of a series of pastures.
Lower Crow Hill Farm
Sitting at the base of Crow Hill, in front of a series of pastures.
Stile on the Base of Crow Hill
Stile on the Base of Crow Hill
Kebroyd Railway Bridge Over the disused Rishworth Branch Line. The left hand side of the bridge in this view is bending through ninety degrees so there is a considerable arc of masonry
Kebroyd Railway Bridge
Over the disused Rishworth Branch Line. The left hand side of the bridge in this view is bending through ninety degrees so there is a considerable arc of masonry
Kebroyd Railway Cutting On the disused Rishworth Branch Line, which was built for double track
Kebroyd Railway Cutting
On the disused Rishworth Branch Line, which was built for double track
Stansfield Bridge Carries Stansfield Mill Lane across the River Ryburn
Stansfield Bridge
Carries Stansfield Mill Lane across the River Ryburn
Steep Lane Baptist Chapel and School A large rural chapel and school rebuilt at least twice with the oldest datestone being 1751
Steep Lane Baptist Chapel and School
A large rural chapel and school rebuilt at least twice with the oldest datestone being 1751
Castle Hill Motte remains This motte has little height preserved
Castle Hill Motte remains
This motte has little height preserved
Flints Reservoir Site Only the masonry lining the inside of the dam wall remains. It was constructed for the mills of Soyland and Cotton Stones
Flints Reservoir Site
Only the masonry lining the inside of the dam wall remains. It was constructed for the mills of Soyland and Cotton Stones
Great Greave Farm Barn On the hillside above Blackshaw Clough
Great Greave Farm Barn
On the hillside above Blackshaw Clough
Old Mill Race This took water from above a very large weir on the River Ryburn to Thorpe Mill near Triangle
Old Mill Race
This took water from above a very large weir on the River Ryburn to Thorpe Mill near Triangle
Ryburn Valley High School The school buildings are seen here from Norland Moor on the other side of the Ryburn valley. St Peter's church is beyond them. For a closer view of the school buildings, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6827061">SE0422 : Ryburn Valley High School</a>.
Ryburn Valley High School
The school buildings are seen here from Norland Moor on the other side of the Ryburn valley. St Peter's church is beyond them. For a closer view of the school buildings, see SE0422 : Ryburn Valley High School.
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Lumb Hill is located at Grid Ref: SE0321 (Lat: 53.693005, Lng: -1.9518803)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Calderdale

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

What 3 Words

///splits.slippers.peach. Near Ripponden, West Yorkshire

Nearby Locations

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Lumb Hill
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