Atley Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Hambleton

England

Atley Hill

North Cowton church and hall The church itself <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4741036">NZ2804 : St Luke's Church, North Cowton</a> is now closed, but the hall may well remain in use by the parish. — North Cowton church and hall Credit: Diocese of Leeds

Atley Hill is a picturesque hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated near the village of Hilton, it is known for its stunning natural beauty and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Although relatively modest in size, Atley Hill's elevation offers a notable prominence, making it a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers.

Covered in lush greenery, the hill boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, with wildflowers and meadows dotting its slopes. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, providing a gentle incline for those who wish to explore its trails. The summit offers panoramic vistas of the nearby North York Moors National Park, showcasing the area's stunning countryside and charming villages.

The hill is easily accessible, with a well-maintained footpath leading to the top. Along the way, visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the area, appreciating the sounds of nature and the occasional sighting of local wildlife, including rabbits, deer, and various bird species.

Atley Hill also holds historical significance, with remnants of ancient settlements and burial mounds found in the vicinity. These archaeological features offer a glimpse into the area's rich past, dating back thousands of years.

Overall, Atley Hill provides a serene and picturesque escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Its natural beauty, coupled with its accessibility and historical significance, make it a captivating destination for visitors seeking a tranquil retreat in the heart of Yorkshire.

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Atley Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.419028/-1.559614 or Grid Reference NZ2802. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

North Cowton church and hall

The church itself NZ2804 : St Luke's Church, North Cowton is now closed, but the hall may well remain in use by the parish.

Diocese of Leeds

Former church of St Luke, North Cowton

Originally constructed as a pastoral centre for the parish of East Cowton in 1968, St Luke’s was consecrated as a parish church on 21 October 1990 following the closure of St Mary's. it was closed on 1 July 2018 due to dwindling numbers and lack of step-free access. Since this photo it has been sold to a private buyer for secular use.

Diocese of Leeds

Former church of St Luke, North Cowton - interior

Originally constructed as a pastoral centre for the parish of East Cowton in 1968, St Luke’s was consecrated as a parish church on 21 October 1990 following the closure of St Mary's. The stone arch seen in the east wall came from St Mary's when it was demolished. St Luke's was closed on 1 July 2018 and since this photo it has been sold to a private buyer for secular use and there is no public access. See NZ2804 : Former church of St Luke, North Cowton for the outside.

Diocese of Leeds

Former church of St Luke, North Cowton - consecration plaque

See NZ2804 : Former church of St Luke, North Cowton for the outside of this church, which was built in 1968.

Diocese of Leeds

The end of a bridleway

Go through the gate and one is heading roughly north west along path number 10.134/1. Heading east along the adjoining path, one has just crossed the boundary from Richmondshire [area 20] into Hambleton [10].

Gordon Hatton

Barns at Grange Farm

The bridleway is shown crossing a field at a diagonal to reach this point, but the field has no sign of a path, just a root crop and some mud. A waymark post shows the onward route through the farmyard.

Gordon Hatton

Straw bales by a farm track

The barn doesn't appear on another photo which I took looking in the opposite direction in January 2009, so obviously of recent construction.

Gordon Hatton

Where's the path?

Trying to follow the line marked on the map across this field of old ridge and furrow as well as remains of a medieval village site. The path is shown crossing the farm track midway between a corner and the farm buildings, but the track is lined by barbed wire fencing with no visible means of crossing. Way down to the left is a flimsy stile [left of photo] from where there is a usable route along a hedge line.

Gordon Hatton

A stile on a terrible path

'Stile' is hardly an appropriate description for this fence crossing as there are no footboards and the upright posts have barbed wire attached. However this is probably the easiest crossing on a dreadful footpath that involves rotted timber stiles, fighting with vegetation, avoiding electric fencing, and crossing two water filled ditches, one of which has a footbridge, according to the NYCC official map, but which in fact doesn't exist. Other walkers should avoid path 20.52/4 and walk along the roadside instead.

Gordon Hatton

Houses on Holywell Lane

A road leading out of the village with what look like ex local authority houses on the left.

Gordon Hatton

Village hall, North Cowton

Other contributors have placed the hall in the adjacent square, but the map would suggest that it is just inside this grid square. There have also been changes in recent years as the small church that stood to the left of the hall has gone, and a new house has been erected in its place on what is a very restricted site.

Gordon Hatton

St Mary's churchyard, East Cowton - headstones

St Mary's was a medieval church, half a mile west of the village, which fell into ruin after being replaced by the present All Saints in the village in 1910. The ruins were demolished c.1968. The churchyard remains open for burials as can be seen by the recent headstone in the foreground to Ursula and James Kinsella.

Diocese of Leeds

St Mary's churchyard, East Cowton - chest tomb

St Mary's was a medieval church, half a mile west of the village, which fell into ruin after being replaced by the present All Saints in the village in 1910. The ruins were just beyond the end of the path in this view but were demolished c.1968.

Diocese of Leeds

St Mary's churchyard, East Cowton - trees

A pair of Irish yew trees.

Diocese of Leeds

The Stell, East Cowton

Little more than a ditch, The Stell is a tributary of the River Wisk which makes its way slowly through the Vale of Mowbray to eventually join the Swale.

Gordon Hatton

Farm work at East Cowton

In the further field a combine is busy harvesting a cereal crop, whilst in the nearer field the harvest is done and a tractor appears to be spreading fresh seed. Manor House farm in the distance.

Gordon Hatton

Stack of bales at the track side

Most likely straw from this summer's harvest. The track runs through to Pepper Arden and is a public bridleway, number 10.134/7. Hambleton district is 10, South Cowton is parish 134 and this is path 7.

Gordon Hatton