Bunker's Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Bunker's Hill

Hardisty's Farm
Hardisty's Farm Credit: Ray Woodcraft

Bunker's Hill is a prominent hill located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Yorkshire, England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 600 meters (1,969 feet), it is one of the highest points in the region, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is characterized by its rugged terrain, covered with heather, grasses, and scattered rocks. It is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers, who are drawn to its natural beauty and tranquility. The hill is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various bird species, rabbits, and deer.

Bunker's Hill is steeped in history and has played a significant role in the local heritage. It is believed to have been named after an ancient burial mound that once stood atop its summit, although no visible remains exist today. The hill has witnessed various historical events, including battles and conflicts, and remnants of ancient fortifications can still be seen in some areas.

The hill is easily accessible by foot, with several well-marked trails leading to its summit. It is recommended to wear appropriate footwear and clothing, as the weather conditions can change quickly, and the terrain can be challenging.

Overall, Bunker's Hill is a picturesque and historically significant landmark in the Yorkshire Dales, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature, enjoy stunning views, and explore the rich cultural heritage of the region.

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Bunker's Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.945583/-1.762384 or Grid Reference SE1549. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hardisty's Farm
Hardisty's Farm
Hundwith Beck The public footpath crosses this bridge before 
being re-routed through the plantation.
Hundwith Beck
The public footpath crosses this bridge before being re-routed through the plantation.
Whin Hill Farm The entrance to the non-working farm. 
Mown paths through meadows and a lake provide the perfect hide-away!
Whin Hill Farm
The entrance to the non-working farm. Mown paths through meadows and a lake provide the perfect hide-away!
Top Moorside Farm Very much a working farm, the far right hand building is in 
the square! The farmhouse to the left is in square 1649.
Top Moorside Farm
Very much a working farm, the far right hand building is in the square! The farmhouse to the left is in square 1649.
High Round Hill High Round Hill lies to the left of the wall and fence. 
The fence is the line of the parish boundary.
High Round Hill
High Round Hill lies to the left of the wall and fence. The fence is the line of the parish boundary.
Low Round Hill Low Round Hill lies in the middle distance, to the right of the dry stone wall.
Low Round Hill
Low Round Hill lies in the middle distance, to the right of the dry stone wall.
Box-car on the top of Shooting House Hill An unattractive replacement for the stone built shooting house on whose foundations this dilapidated box-car sits. It's presumably still used as a shooting box for the grouse on Askwith Moor.
Box-car on the top of Shooting House Hill
An unattractive replacement for the stone built shooting house on whose foundations this dilapidated box-car sits. It's presumably still used as a shooting box for the grouse on Askwith Moor.
Grouse Butt No. 1 on Askwith Moor
Grouse Butt No. 1 on Askwith Moor
Heathery moor on High Round Hill Grouse moor
Heathery moor on High Round Hill
Grouse moor
Stoop Hill Walking across a section of moorland from Askwith Moor Road towards Moorside Farm.
Stoop Hill
Walking across a section of moorland from Askwith Moor Road towards Moorside Farm.
Stoop Hill, Askwith Track across the moor
Stoop Hill, Askwith
Track across the moor
Railway Wagon on Shooting House Hill This is the shooting house, a rusting and ancient item of rolling stock - replacing an earlier stone structure.
Railway Wagon on Shooting House Hill
This is the shooting house, a rusting and ancient item of rolling stock - replacing an earlier stone structure.
Stone Grouse Butt on Askwith Moor Not the soundest of constructions, but no doubt serves its purpose for the shooting of grouse.
Stone Grouse Butt on Askwith Moor
Not the soundest of constructions, but no doubt serves its purpose for the shooting of grouse.
Wooden Grouse Butt on Askwith Moor Rudimentary grouse butt on Askwith Moor constructed of wooden planks
Wooden Grouse Butt on Askwith Moor
Rudimentary grouse butt on Askwith Moor constructed of wooden planks
Stone Enclosure on Askwith Moor The preponderence of rushes on this part of the moor denote a wet spongy surface, leading to difficulty in progress
Stone Enclosure on Askwith Moor
The preponderence of rushes on this part of the moor denote a wet spongy surface, leading to difficulty in progress
Footpath leading onto Low Round Hill Public footpath shown on the map, but not evident on the ground crosses a boggy pasture to reach the moor.
Footpath leading onto Low Round Hill
Public footpath shown on the map, but not evident on the ground crosses a boggy pasture to reach the moor.
Footpath leading to Dunkirk Farm Such was the juiciness of this pasture, the suction of the mud led me to inadvertently leaving my right boot behind - firmly clamped in ooze.  Possibly the wettest pasture in Wharfedale, which conceals a public footpath that leads to the photographed farm of Dunkirk.
Footpath leading to Dunkirk Farm
Such was the juiciness of this pasture, the suction of the mud led me to inadvertently leaving my right boot behind - firmly clamped in ooze. Possibly the wettest pasture in Wharfedale, which conceals a public footpath that leads to the photographed farm of Dunkirk.
Pinder's Plantation Square of woodland to the south of Dunkirk Farm
Pinder's Plantation
Square of woodland to the south of Dunkirk Farm
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Bunker's Hill is located at Grid Ref: SE1549 (Lat: 53.945583, Lng: -1.762384)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

What 3 Words

///luggage.stiffly.accordion. Near Burley in Wharfedale, West Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.945583,-1.762384
Bunker's Hill
Natural: peak
Source: OS OpenData StreetView
Lat/Long: 53.9449455/-1.7628924
Barrier: stile
Dog Gate: no
Material: wood
Stile: ladder
Lat/Long: 53.9456364/-1.7579027
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Note: Note the steps are very small. The neighbouring gate was locked on visit 24.1.21
Source: Bing
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.9454909/-1.7577561
Barrier: stile
Dog Gate: no
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.9483331/-1.7596774
Barrier: stile
Dog Gate: no
Material: wood
Stile: ladder
Lat/Long: 53.9486276/-1.7615075
Scales Green
Place: locality
Source: OS sheet 169, publ 1853
Lat/Long: 53.944888/-1.757367
Archaeological Site: building
Description: Unknown building, extant n mid-C19th
Historic: archaeological_site
Source: OS sheet 169, publ 1853
Lat/Long: 53.9444746/-1.7580963
Archaeological Site: building
Description: Unknown building, extant n mid-C19th
Historic: archaeological_site
Source: OS sheet 169, publ 1853
Lat/Long: 53.9446135/-1.7568947
lime kiln
Archaeological Site: lime_kiln
Historic: archaeological_site
Input: limestone
Output: lime
Source: OS sheet 169, publ 1853
Lat/Long: 53.9431108/-1.7596037
Barrier: stile
Dog Gate: no
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.9468963/-1.7596748
Barrier: stile
Dog Gate: yes
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.9466012/-1.7591401
Fixme: How does the path cross the fence or does the fence stop?
Lat/Long: 53.9470463/-1.7596206
Barrier: stile
Dog Gate: no
Fixme: Location approximate
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.9458262/-1.759251
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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