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Alexander's Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Alexander's Hill

Glass Pyramid One of the buildings in the Hornbeam business park, alongside Harrogate College
Glass Pyramid Credit: DS Pugh

Alexander's Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the southern part of the region, this hill is renowned for its picturesque beauty and historical significance. Rising to an elevation of approximately 500 meters above sea level, Alexander's Hill is considered one of the highest peaks in Yorkshire.

The hill derives its name from the legendary figure Alexander the Great, who was believed to have traversed these lands during his military campaigns. The hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with its slopes covered in lush greenery and dotted with vibrant wildflowers during the summer months.

Aside from its natural beauty, Alexander's Hill also has historical importance. It is home to several ancient settlements and burial mounds, dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages. Archaeological excavations have revealed numerous artifacts and remains, shedding light on the early inhabitants of the area.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, attracting hikers, nature lovers, and photographers alike. Several well-marked trails meander through its slopes, providing visitors with opportunities to explore the diverse flora and fauna that call this hill home.

With its stunning landscapes, rich history, and recreational opportunities, Alexander's Hill is a must-visit destination for those seeking a unique experience in the heart of Yorkshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.963586/-1.5099507 or Grid Reference SE3252. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Glass Pyramid One of the buildings in the Hornbeam business park, alongside Harrogate College
Glass Pyramid
One of the buildings in the Hornbeam business park, alongside Harrogate College
Harrogate College Taken on a rather hazy day. Harrogate College A block stands on the right, and the glass pyramid [see other images of this square] is on the left.
Harrogate College
Taken on a rather hazy day. Harrogate College A block stands on the right, and the glass pyramid [see other images of this square] is on the left.
Crimple Viaduct Taken from the bridle path at Fullwith Mill Farm, to the left the line goes to Harrogate, and on the right towards Leeds.
Crimple Viaduct
Taken from the bridle path at Fullwith Mill Farm, to the left the line goes to Harrogate, and on the right towards Leeds.
Field of Cows. Taken in the top left corner of this gridsquare looking NE.
Field of Cows.
Taken in the top left corner of this gridsquare looking NE.
Golf driving range Pannal golf club driving range, with Crimple viaduct in the background.
Golf driving range
Pannal golf club driving range, with Crimple viaduct in the background.
Pannal Church St. Robert's church Pannal
Pannal Church
St. Robert's church Pannal
Above Pannal The fields opposite All Saints Court up the road from Pannal.
Above Pannal
The fields opposite All Saints Court up the road from Pannal.
View South East Toward Home Farm Photo Taken from the steps of Gardner House (office building of Engage Mutual) on the edge of Harrogate.
View South East Toward Home Farm
Photo Taken from the steps of Gardner House (office building of Engage Mutual) on the edge of Harrogate.
Crimple Viaduct View of the viaduct from the North by Crimple House.
Crimple Viaduct
View of the viaduct from the North by Crimple House.
Disused viaduct over Crimple Beck There are two impressive viaducts across the Crimple valley on the south side of Harrogate. This one is on the disused Leeds Northern line between Starbeck and Pannal. Seen from the corner of the Crimple Valley golf course.
Disused viaduct over Crimple Beck
There are two impressive viaducts across the Crimple valley on the south side of Harrogate. This one is on the disused Leeds Northern line between Starbeck and Pannal. Seen from the corner of the Crimple Valley golf course.
Crimple Mill Cottages at Crimple seen across a field from Crimple Lane.
Crimple
Mill Cottages at Crimple seen across a field from Crimple Lane.
A658 at Walton Head Looking west from the junction with the minor road to Kirkby Overblow. This is the main road from the Bradford area to the A1(M) and the A59 to York. This stretch of road is not shown on the 1940s OS map, before it was built travellers would have had to pass through Harrogate.
A658 at Walton Head
Looking west from the junction with the minor road to Kirkby Overblow. This is the main road from the Bradford area to the A1(M) and the A59 to York. This stretch of road is not shown on the 1940s OS map, before it was built travellers would have had to pass through Harrogate.
Parkin's Wood, Spofforth Haggs This shot is taken from end of a gated private farm road looking south, by kind permission of the farmer at Spa Bottom Farm.
Parkin's Wood, Spofforth Haggs
This shot is taken from end of a gated private farm road looking south, by kind permission of the farmer at Spa Bottom Farm.
Making hay while the sun shines Looking south from the farm road serving Sunrise Farm, Hill Side Farm and Hill Top Farm to the north of Kirkby Overblow.
Making hay while the sun shines
Looking south from the farm road serving Sunrise Farm, Hill Side Farm and Hill Top Farm to the north of Kirkby Overblow.
Bridleway towards Harrogate College At a T junction with bridleways in two direction (to the college and to Hookstone Chase), and a footpath to Hookstone Wood.
Bridleway towards Harrogate College
At a T junction with bridleways in two direction (to the college and to Hookstone Chase), and a footpath to Hookstone Wood.
Fulwith Mill Farm Standing below Crimple Viaduct is Fulwith Mill Farm, accessible from many directions on bridleways, particularly those forming the Harrogate ringway footpaths.
Fulwith Mill Farm
Standing below Crimple Viaduct is Fulwith Mill Farm, accessible from many directions on bridleways, particularly those forming the Harrogate ringway footpaths.
Crimple Beck Part of Crimple Beck, close to Fulwith Mill Farm.
Crimple Beck
Part of Crimple Beck, close to Fulwith Mill Farm.
Railway line near Prospect Tunnel The Leeds to Harrogate line. just around the corner the line branched to have a track to Spofforth which entered prospect tunnel that runs underneath the trees to the right just beyond the left hand curve.
Railway line near Prospect Tunnel
The Leeds to Harrogate line. just around the corner the line branched to have a track to Spofforth which entered prospect tunnel that runs underneath the trees to the right just beyond the left hand curve.
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Alexander's Hill is located at Grid Ref: SE3252 (Lat: 53.963586, Lng: -1.5099507)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

What 3 Words

///birds.clots.glad. Near Pannal, North Yorkshire

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Located within 500m of 53.963586,-1.5099507
Spoil Bank
Place: locality
Source: OS-OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 53.9660829/-1.5161551
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Archaeological Site: tumulus
Historic: archaeological_site
Source: OS Yorkshire CLXXI.NE, publ. 1910
Lat/Long: 53.9638624/-1.5102237
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Follifoot Mill
Abandoned Man Made: windmill
Building: windmill
Description: Tower-type windmill. Only (tall) stone base remains.
Historic: industrial
Output: corn
Windmill Type: tower
Lat/Long: 53.9637172/-1.5099227
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Railway: signal
Railway Signal Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 53.9666659/-1.5134808
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