Hog Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Hog Hill

Stone causeway near Eldwick Reservoir Labelled on the 1908 map as &#039;paved trackway&#039; in the font denoting an antiquity, suggesting that it predates the nearby reservoir and mill. The track has public bridleway status. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4403665">SE1241 : Rollercoaster lane</a>, and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3386156">SE1240 : Bridleway to the Reservoir, Eldwick</a> for the same in winter conditions. — Stone causeway near Eldwick Reservoir Credit: Stephen Craven

Hog Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Rising to an elevation of approximately 604 meters (1,982 feet), it is considered one of the highest points in the region. Situated within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Hog Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, attracting hikers, walkers, and nature lovers throughout the year. Its rugged terrain and challenging slopes make it an ideal spot for those seeking adventure and a thrilling hiking experience. The summit of Hog Hill provides an unparalleled vantage point, allowing visitors to soak in the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales and its rolling hills, picturesque valleys, and meandering rivers.

The area surrounding Hog Hill is rich in flora and fauna, boasting a diverse range of plant species and wildlife. Visitors may have the opportunity to spot native animals such as red deer, roe deer, and various species of birds, including buzzards and kestrels.

For those interested in the history of the region, Hog Hill holds significance as it was once a site of Iron Age settlements. Archaeological remains have been discovered in the vicinity, offering insights into the ancient civilizations that once inhabited the area.

Overall, Hog Hill in Yorkshire is a captivating destination that combines natural beauty, adventure, and a glimpse into the past. Whether it's for a challenging hike or to simply enjoy the stunning vistas, this hill is a must-visit for anyone exploring the Yorkshire Dales.

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Hog Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.883074/-1.8140656 or Grid Reference SE1243. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stone causeway near Eldwick Reservoir

Labelled on the 1908 map as 'paved trackway' in the font denoting an antiquity, suggesting that it predates the nearby reservoir and mill. The track has public bridleway status. See also SE1241 : Rollercoaster lane, and SE1240 : Bridleway to the Reservoir, Eldwick for the same in winter conditions.

Stephen Craven

Dam of Eldwick Reservoir

Viewed from the causeway below the dam.

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Autumn colours near Eldwick Reservoir

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Ford with stepping stones below Eldwick Reservoir

Stepping stones are provided for walkers, but as this is a bridleway, cyclists and horses will have to take to the water.

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Eldwick Reservoir - compensation weir

The notched weir provides for accurate measurement of the flow into the beck.

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Eldwick Reservoir - bywash channel

Old maps show a sluice at the head of the reservoir with a channel running along its western edge. I presume this is it, emerging from a tunnel below the dam. This would be used as a bypass when the reservoir needs to be drawn down for maintenance.

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Eldwick Reservoir - access gate

The gate, with the inscription "YWS 2010" (Yorkshire Water Services), gives access to workers to the overflow channel and weir, by means of a metal ladder.

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Eldwick Reservoir - emergency overflow

A contractor's website case study dated October 2020 Link

explains thus: "Following an inspection, a deficiency was found in the available dam freeboard on this reservoir. A solution was agreed for a new weir slab over the dam crest with tied and anchored revetment blocks on the 1:2 dam face giving an additional discharge capacity of 13 cubic metres per second in flood conditions. To prevent movement and uplift, in the event of water overspill from the reservoir, anchors were installed on a pre-measured grid pattern using simple hand-held tools and secured into the blocks with a profiled load plate and recessed wedge grip." In short, a controlled overtopping of the dam is allowed in this instance.

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Eldwick Reservoir - original overflow

You can see why additional overflow capacity was required SE1241 : Eldwick Reservoir - emergency overflow.

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Eldwick Reservoir - dam crest

The emergency overflow SE1241 : Eldwick Reservoir - emergency overflow uses the dip in the dam crest. There is no public access, this is just a view over the gate from the public bridleway.

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Eldwick Reservoir

A view from the public bridleway. There is no access around the reservoir.

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Sheep near Eldwick

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Tanker by Heights Lane

This is either an old road tanker or a redundant industrial boiler, in use at a farm, for an uncertain purpose (possibly to hold diesel oil for refilling tractors?)

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Houses opposite Hill Top Lane

The row to the right (at right angles to the road) are named as Drake Hill Cottages on an old map. Those to the left are slightly newer but do appear on the 1956 map.

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A plethora of power lines

In this view from Hill Top Lane there are three 3-phase lines, one of them left to right across the view and two at an angle to it; and also a higher voltage line in the distance.

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