Stormer Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Stormer Hill

Calder and Hebble Navigation approaching Edward Bridge Tranquil inland waterway scene between Halifax and Sowerby Bridge
Calder and Hebble Navigation approaching Edward Bridge Credit: Chris Heaton

Stormer Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated within the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, it is part of the Pennine range and reaches a height of approximately 365 meters (1,198 feet) above sea level. Offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, Stormer Hill has become a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The hill is characterized by its rolling green slopes, covered in a patchwork of fields, meadows, and woodlands. The landscape is dotted with traditional dry stone walls, adding to its charm and rustic feel. Stormer Hill is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with various species of plants, birds, and mammals thriving in its rich ecosystem.

Hikers and walkers are drawn to Stormer Hill due to its accessible trails, making it suitable for individuals of varying fitness levels. The hill offers a variety of routes, ranging from gentle strolls to more challenging hikes, catering to all abilities. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil experience, immersing themselves in the beauty of the Yorkshire countryside.

The surrounding area of Stormer Hill also offers a range of amenities for visitors. Nearby villages provide accommodation options, including cozy bed and breakfasts and charming country cottages. Local pubs and restaurants offer a taste of traditional Yorkshire cuisine, allowing visitors to savor the flavors of the region.

Overall, Stormer Hill is a picturesque and idyllic location within the Yorkshire Dales, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the region and enjoy a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Stormer Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.697703/-1.9033937 or Grid Reference SE0622. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Calder and Hebble Navigation approaching Edward Bridge Tranquil inland waterway scene between Halifax and Sowerby Bridge
Calder and Hebble Navigation approaching Edward Bridge
Tranquil inland waterway scene between Halifax and Sowerby Bridge
Calder and Hebble Navigation next to Hollas Road The canal is squeezed between the A6026 Wakefield Road and the River Calder
Calder and Hebble Navigation next to Hollas Road
The canal is squeezed between the A6026 Wakefield Road and the River Calder
Holmes Lane looking East Taken from beneath the railway station at Sowerby Bridge.  Wainhouse Tower can be seen in the distance - reputedly the tallest folly in the world.
Holmes Lane looking East
Taken from beneath the railway station at Sowerby Bridge. Wainhouse Tower can be seen in the distance - reputedly the tallest folly in the world.
Holmes Road heading West Heading towards Sowerby Bridge
Holmes Road heading West
Heading towards Sowerby Bridge
End of Platform 2, Sowerby Bridge Station The lines heading east in the direction of Leeds.
End of Platform 2, Sowerby Bridge Station
The lines heading east in the direction of Leeds.
Tunnel under the Railway, Sowerby Bridge Holmes Road emerging from a short tunnel under the railway as it meets Station Road
Tunnel under the Railway, Sowerby Bridge
Holmes Road emerging from a short tunnel under the railway as it meets Station Road
River Ryburn in Sowerby Bridge Looking upstream from Station Road, just before the Ryburn drains into the River Calder
River Ryburn in Sowerby Bridge
Looking upstream from Station Road, just before the Ryburn drains into the River Calder
Sowerby Bridge's very own Flat Iron Building A stunted version of its more famous twin in New York. This is the former Royal Hotel, now known as The Royal Lofts wedged between Sowerby Street and West Street.
Sowerby Bridge's very own Flat Iron Building
A stunted version of its more famous twin in New York. This is the former Royal Hotel, now known as The Royal Lofts wedged between Sowerby Street and West Street.
Bridge Street, Sowerby Bridge Leaves West Street, to cross the River Ryburn before climbing steeply to become Scar Head Road.
Bridge Street, Sowerby Bridge
Leaves West Street, to cross the River Ryburn before climbing steeply to become Scar Head Road.
Top of Scar Head Road
Top of Scar Head Road
Path descending towards Scar Head Road Partially cobbled footpath, somewhat smothered in vegetation on the flanks of the Lower Ryburn valley near Sowerby Bridge
Path descending towards Scar Head Road
Partially cobbled footpath, somewhat smothered in vegetation on the flanks of the Lower Ryburn valley near Sowerby Bridge
View from Harper Royd Lane Looking north over the Calder Valley and the town of Sowerby Bridge
View from Harper Royd Lane
Looking north over the Calder Valley and the town of Sowerby Bridge
Hole 6 on Ryburn Golf Course 409 yards, Par 4 challenge on this scenic golf course high above the Ryburn Valley.
Hole 6 on Ryburn Golf Course
409 yards, Par 4 challenge on this scenic golf course high above the Ryburn Valley.
Scene on Ryburn Golf Course
Scene on Ryburn Golf Course
Footpath on Norland Moor
Footpath on Norland Moor
Calderdale Way on Norland Moor Someone has constructed a bell shaped cairn, here on the edge of Norland Moor - although have cheated a bit by using mortar.
Calderdale Way on Norland Moor
Someone has constructed a bell shaped cairn, here on the edge of Norland Moor - although have cheated a bit by using mortar.
Calderdale Way crosses Stepping Stones onto Norland Moor The long distance footpath crosses a narrow watercourse onto Norland Moor
Calderdale Way crosses Stepping Stones onto Norland Moor
The long distance footpath crosses a narrow watercourse onto Norland Moor
Calderdale Way approaching Greetland Moor 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 approaching Greetland Moor
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.
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Stormer Hill is located at Grid Ref: SE0622 (Lat: 53.697703, Lng: -1.9033937)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Calderdale

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.697703,-1.9033937
Norland
Is In: UK, England, West Yorkshire
Is In Country: UK
Is In County: West Yorkshire
Place: village
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 53.6995586/-1.9019233
Bus Stop
Clough Road
Local Ref: 45022957
Naptan AtcoCode: 450022957
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Clough Road
Naptan Crossing: Berry Moor Road
Naptan Indicator: Stop 45022957
Naptan Landmark: Norland Church
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS
Naptan ShortCommonName: Norland Church
Naptan Street: Clough Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.6996314/-1.9013111
Bus Stop
Clough Road
Bus: yes
Local Ref: 45022958
Naptan AtcoCode: 450022958
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Clough Road
Naptan Crossing: Moor Bottom Lane
Naptan Indicator: Stop 45022958
Naptan Landmark: Norland Church
Naptan Notes: New TF shelter and 3P case fitted awaiting survey
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS
Naptan ShortCommonName: Moor Bottom Lane
Naptan Street: Clough Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.6995395/-1.9012784
Bus Stop
Shaw Lane
Local Ref: 45022955
Naptan AtcoCode: 450022955
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Shaw Lane
Naptan Crossing: Nr-At Hob Lane
Naptan Indicator: Stop 45022955
Naptan Landmark: Golf Course
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS
Naptan ShortCommonName: Public Footpath
Naptan Street: Shaw Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.6965041/-1.9096712
Bus Stop
Clough Road
Local Ref: 45022956
Naptan AtcoCode: 450022956
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Clough Road
Naptan Crossing: Stormer Hill Lane
Naptan Indicator: Stop 45022956
Naptan Landmark: Norland Public Park
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS
Naptan ShortCommonName: Stormer Hill Lane
Naptan Street: Clough Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.6982844/-1.8992013
Shaw Lane Public Footpath
Local Ref: 45051245
Naptan AtcoCode: 450051245
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Shaw Lane Public Footpath
Naptan Indicator: Stop 45051245
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS
Naptan ShortCommonName: Moorland House
Naptan Street: Shaw Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.6964681/-1.9096107
Clough Moor
Is In Country: UK
Is In County: West Yorkshire
Natural: moor
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 53.6957945/-1.9006851
Post Box
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: HX6 268
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169
Lat/Long: 53.6999203/-1.901497
Historic: memorial
Material: stone
Memorial: war_memorial
Lat/Long: 53.6996704/-1.9018687
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 53.6961541/-1.8986445
Playground: swing
Lat/Long: 53.6988641/-1.9028945
Playground: swing
Lat/Long: 53.698899/-1.9027752
Playground: climbingframe
Lat/Long: 53.698934/-1.9026786
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 53.6989618/-1.9024734
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 53.6989872/-1.902397
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 53.6990181/-1.9023366
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 53.6990626/-1.902236
Man Made: flagpole
Lat/Long: 53.6995898/-1.9017345
Bench
Lat/Long: 53.6992158/-1.901835
Bench
Lat/Long: 53.6992944/-1.9017237
Bench
Lat/Long: 53.6993548/-1.9016419
Man Made: cairn
Lat/Long: 53.6936087/-1.9012817
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.7001467/-1.9017779
Milestone
Lat/Long: 53.6996839/-1.901294
Telephone
Norland Information
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Man Made: telephone_box
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.6996654/-1.9012448
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 53.6998208/-1.9019746
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 53.6998277/-1.901823
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 53.6999843/-1.9011521
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: outside Norland Church, Berry Moor Road - to right of entrance
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 53.6999445/-1.9011764
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