Brown Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Craven

England

Brown Hill

Badger Gill Beck and Farm With Bent Hill Farm in the distance (left).
Badger Gill Beck and Farm Credit: Malcolm Street

Brown Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the region of West Yorkshire, it is part of the larger Pennine mountain range. With an elevation of approximately 450 meters (1,480 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its distinctive brownish color, which is caused by the presence of iron oxide in the soil. This unique feature gives Brown Hill its name and makes it easily recognizable from afar. The terrain is mostly rugged and rocky, with scattered patches of grass and heather covering the slopes.

Brown Hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts due to its accessibility and natural beauty. Several well-marked trails traverse the hill, allowing visitors to explore its diverse flora and fauna. The hill provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and small mammals.

On a clear day, the summit of Brown Hill offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Yorkshire Dales National Park. The hill's strategic location also provides an excellent vantage point to observe the nearby towns and villages, such as Hebden Bridge and Haworth, famous for being the home of the Brontë sisters.

Overall, Brown Hill is a picturesque and captivating destination that showcases the natural splendor of Yorkshire. Whether it is for a challenging hike or simply to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside, this hill offers a memorable experience for all who visit.

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Brown Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.000128/-1.8583803 or Grid Reference SE0956. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Badger Gill Beck and Farm With Bent Hill Farm in the distance (left).
Badger Gill Beck and Farm
With Bent Hill Farm in the distance (left).
Gateway on Brown Bank One of several gateways leading to grouse butts on the east side of Barden Fell.
Gateway on Brown Bank
One of several gateways leading to grouse butts on the east side of Barden Fell.
Hey Shaw Slack The track fords the stream according to the map.
However, the track has been built up. A pipe  takes the stream beneath the track.
Hey Shaw Slack
The track fords the stream according to the map. However, the track has been built up. A pipe takes the stream beneath the track.
Hazelwood Moor atop Winhaugh Mile upon mile of heather and boggy, grassy tussocks
Hazelwood Moor atop Winhaugh
Mile upon mile of heather and boggy, grassy tussocks
A makeshift grouse butt Embedded into a small hillock this grouse butt is well comouflaged if a little derelict!
A makeshift grouse butt
Embedded into a small hillock this grouse butt is well comouflaged if a little derelict!
A Triangular Marker Stone Standing about 2 feet tall this triangular stone stands alone in burnt grouse moorland
A Triangular Marker Stone
Standing about 2 feet tall this triangular stone stands alone in burnt grouse moorland
Milestone by the old A59 The stone was once by the Skipton to Knaresborough turnpike, which later became the A59. Now marooned on one of the loops of old road.
Milestone by the old A59
The stone was once by the Skipton to Knaresborough turnpike, which later became the A59. Now marooned on one of the loops of old road.
Old and new roads Looking downhill along the A59 [left], with the old road to the right. This section leading east from Bolton Bridge used to be a winding and tortuous ascent, but the road was re-engineered in the 1970's. Still a hazardous road with sections of three lane, whilst North Yorkshire Police are often here waiting for speeders.
Old and new roads
Looking downhill along the A59 [left], with the old road to the right. This section leading east from Bolton Bridge used to be a winding and tortuous ascent, but the road was re-engineered in the 1970's. Still a hazardous road with sections of three lane, whilst North Yorkshire Police are often here waiting for speeders.
Summerscales Farm On a loop of the old Skipton & Knaresborough Road at Summerscales.
Summerscales Farm
On a loop of the old Skipton & Knaresborough Road at Summerscales.
Track to Rocking Hall Moorland track crossing Barden Fell en route to isolated Rocking Hall
Track to Rocking Hall
Moorland track crossing Barden Fell en route to isolated Rocking Hall
Looking Down Middle Tongue Gill Endless moors - preserve of the grouse
Looking Down Middle Tongue Gill
Endless moors - preserve of the grouse
Track on Old Peat Moor Beside the wall on a shooting track near the head of Pickles Head Brook
Track on Old Peat Moor
Beside the wall on a shooting track near the head of Pickles Head Brook
Newly constructed shooting track on Shepherd Close Track follows a dry stone wall that strikes across Barden Fell for almost 5 miles in a straight line
Newly constructed shooting track on Shepherd Close
Track follows a dry stone wall that strikes across Barden Fell for almost 5 miles in a straight line
Looking towards Black Sike On Shepherds Close, a small part of Barden Fell
Looking towards Black Sike
On Shepherds Close, a small part of Barden Fell
Gate on Track from Summerscales The track heads for Open Access on Barden Fell
Gate on Track from Summerscales
The track heads for Open Access on Barden Fell
Track from Summerscales Part of the track giving access from Summerscales onto Barden Fell.
Track from Summerscales
Part of the track giving access from Summerscales onto Barden Fell.
Lonely Tree at Hey Shaw Passed on the access track from Summerscales onto Barden Fell.
Lonely Tree at Hey Shaw
Passed on the access track from Summerscales onto Barden Fell.
Hey Shaw Pastures on the edge of the Barden Fell Open Access Area.
Hey Shaw
Pastures on the edge of the Barden Fell Open Access Area.
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Brown Hill is located at Grid Ref: SE0956 (Lat: 54.000128, Lng: -1.8583803)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Historic: mine_shaft
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Lat/Long: 53.9995712/-1.8532786
Historic: mine_shaft
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Lat/Long: 54.0027242/-1.8538473
Historic: mine_shaft
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Lat/Long: 54.0003466/-1.8517873
Historic: mine_shaft
Note: not confirmed. Looks like a mine shaft with spoil heap ... but were there really mining in this area??
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Lat/Long: 53.9988898/-1.853976
Historic: mine_shaft
Note: not confirmed. Looks like a mine shaft with spoil heap ... but were there really mining in this area??
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Lat/Long: 54.0000502/-1.8528388
Brown Hill
Natural: peak
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 54.0005293/-1.8580192
Cowmes Hill
Natural: peak
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 54.0040618/-1.8560665
Cowmes
Place: locality
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 54.0035057/-1.8617743
Limekiln
Archaeological Site: lime_kiln
Historic: archaeological_site
Mineral: limestone
Source: OS sheet 152, publ. 1854
Lat/Long: 53.9977458/-1.8535186
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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