Greenhaw Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Craven

England

Greenhaw Hill

Straight across the moor The drystone walls at Jack Hole Flat run in straight lines and are an indication of 19th century parliamentary enclosures. In the distance can be seen the gritstone outcrop of Wig Stones. — Straight across the moor Credit: Gordon Hatton

Greenhaw Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park, it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain due to its elevation, reaching a height of approximately 453 meters (1,486 feet) above sea level.

The hill is characterized by its picturesque landscape, featuring lush green meadows, rocky outcrops, and a diverse range of flora and fauna. Its slopes are covered in heather and bracken, providing a vibrant display of colors throughout the year, particularly during the summer months when the heather blooms in hues of purple and pink.

Greenhaw Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales and the nearby Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. On clear days, visitors can even catch a glimpse of the distant Pennines to the west.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, attracting hikers, walkers, and nature lovers alike. Several well-marked trails crisscross the area, providing opportunities for exploration and adventure. The summit of Greenhaw Hill offers a rewarding vantage point, where visitors can enjoy a sense of tranquility and soak in the stunning vistas.

Greenhaw Hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, with frequent sightings of birds such as buzzards, kestrels, and curlews. The surrounding area supports a rich ecosystem, with numerous species of plants, insects, and small mammals.

Overall, Greenhaw Hill is a captivating natural landmark, offering visitors a chance to experience the beauty and serenity of the Yorkshire countryside.

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Greenhaw Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.081351/-1.8860149 or Grid Reference SE0765. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Straight across the moor

The drystone walls at Jack Hole Flat run in straight lines and are an indication of 19th century parliamentary enclosures. In the distance can be seen the gritstone outcrop of Wig Stones.

Gordon Hatton

Gritstone and Limestone

Life gets complicated geology-wise around here. An outcrop of carboniferous limestone to the right is only a few metres from a couple of large gritstone boulders which look to be on the surface as opposed to part of the strata. Maybe they were dumped here by a glacier.

Gordon Hatton

Limestone outcrop, Nursery Knot

A view from the summit area of Nursery Knot across moorland towards Grimwith Reservoir. On the horizon can be seen the hump of Great Whernside with a thin cover of snow.

Gordon Hatton

Summit rocks, Nursery Knot

This small hill to the north of the B6265 has a summit crowned by an outcrop of carboniferous limestone which dips quite steeply to the north. The rocks of the Yorkshire Dales are stacked one on top of the other in almost level layers - with a gentle dip towards the north east, but here everything changes as this site is close to the Craven fault zone where rock has been put under great pressure and pushed out of shape. The limestone here is part of a thin finger which stretches eastwards for another 2 or 3 miles to Coldstones Quarry before fading out above Pateley Bridge.

Gordon Hatton

Pockmarked hillside near Stump Cross

Looking almost like shell holes from an old battlefield, these dips and hollows are almost certainly the work of man. Note also the line of hollows running across the photo higher up. All these features are due to lead workings, the higher line following a vein across the moor. This area close to the B6265 is also close to the eastern end of the Craven fault zone, and where there are fault lines in the Dales, then there are likely to be veins of valuable minerals such as lead, plus calcite, barytes etc.

Gordon Hatton

Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club Grimwith Reservoir

The reservoir dam can be seen at the left, there is a 4.5 mile walk around the reservoir, far from the maddening crowds.

Martin Dawes

Grimwith Reservoir

Access road off the B6265, a car park and picnic tables, separate from the sailing club. A walk around the reservoir is 4.5 miles

Martin Dawes

Old Boundary Marker near Cranberry Gill, Appletreewick parish

Estate Boundary Marker in parish of Appletreewick (Craven District), Cranberry Gill, 1000 metres South of Grey Crag. Inscription reads:- : J Y / A : : J Y / B : North Yorkshire HER. NY SMR Number: MNY37764 Link

Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: YW_APPLET02em

Milestone Society

Dry Gill Limekilns

Two large partially collapsed nineteenth century running kilns located close to Stump Cross Caverns.

David Rogers

Nussey House Farm

Plantation woodland to the west, where the prevailing wind would normally come from. Croft Gill is the nick in the escarpment behind the farm.

Matthew Hatton

Rams Gill

The upper reaches of a dry side valley that cuts down through the limestone bedrock, exiting behind Nussey House Farm. Probably created at the end of the last Ice Age, when water flowed over perma-frosted ground.

Matthew Hatton

Low water levels at Grimwith reservoir

Compare with SE0664 : The draw-off tower and dam at Grimwith Reservoir (2015). The reservoir was originally built in 1864 as part of Bradford's water supply system, destroying the hamlets of Grimwith and Gate Up in the process. It was later increased in size in the 1970s/80s.

PGJ