Muscle Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Muscle Hill

Wharncliffe Woodmoor  Recreation Grounds Standing on this spot in 1888 one would have seen the sprawling sight of Wharncliffe Woodmoor Colliery.
Wharncliffe Woodmoor Recreation Grounds Credit: Neil Theasby

Muscle Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the heart of the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, it is a well-known hill that forms part of the Pennine range. With an elevation of approximately 610 meters (2,000 feet), Muscle Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

This hill is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, covered in patches of heather and grasses. The steep slopes and challenging gradients make it a popular destination for hikers and climbers, attracting outdoor enthusiasts from far and wide. The summit of Muscle Hill provides an ideal vantage point to admire the stunning beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, with its rolling hills, meandering rivers, and charming villages.

Muscle Hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey such as buzzards and kestrels, as well as rare species of plants and flowers. The hill is an important conservation area, carefully managed to preserve its natural habitat and promote biodiversity.

Access to Muscle Hill is provided by a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its slopes and enjoy the serenity of the countryside. The hill is also a popular destination for paragliding and hang gliding, as its strong thermals and strategic location offer ideal conditions for these activities.

Overall, Muscle Hill stands as a testament to the natural beauty and diversity of the Yorkshire Dales, attracting nature lovers, adventurers, and those seeking solace in the tranquility of the great outdoors.

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Muscle Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.59411/-1.481584 or Grid Reference SE3410. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wharncliffe Woodmoor  Recreation Grounds Standing on this spot in 1888 one would have seen the sprawling sight of Wharncliffe Woodmoor Colliery.
Wharncliffe Woodmoor Recreation Grounds
Standing on this spot in 1888 one would have seen the sprawling sight of Wharncliffe Woodmoor Colliery.
Ollerton Road, Athersley North
Ollerton Road, Athersley North
On Ollerton Road, Athersley North Part of a large zone of post-war social housing.
On Ollerton Road, Athersley North
Part of a large zone of post-war social housing.
Spearpoint Terrace (1896), Mapplewell
Spearpoint Terrace (1896), Mapplewell
"Bethel Gardens" Mapplewell Once a Methodist chapel but now converted for residential use.
"Bethel Gardens" Mapplewell
Once a Methodist chapel but now converted for residential use.
Newstead Road, Athersley North
Newstead Road, Athersley North
Old stone gatepost by the footpath at Stand Hill
Old stone gatepost by the footpath at Stand Hill
Path, Cycleway and Sports Field near Athersley
Path, Cycleway and Sports Field near Athersley
West side of Peveril Crescent, Athersley South Athersley South is a suburb on the north side of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. With street names like Bamford, Bakewell, Buxton, Crich, Cromford, Chatsworth, Derwent, Hardwick, Lea, Matlock and Peveril, someone was fond of Derbyshire.
West side of Peveril Crescent, Athersley South
Athersley South is a suburb on the north side of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. With street names like Bamford, Bakewell, Buxton, Crich, Cromford, Chatsworth, Derwent, Hardwick, Lea, Matlock and Peveril, someone was fond of Derbyshire.
West side of Chatsworth Road, Athersley South Athersley South is a suburb on the north side of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. With street names like Bamford, Bakewell, Buxton, Crich, Cromford, Chatsworth, Derwent, Hardwick, Lea and Matlock, someone was fond of Derbyshire.
West side of Chatsworth Road, Athersley South
Athersley South is a suburb on the north side of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. With street names like Bamford, Bakewell, Buxton, Crich, Cromford, Chatsworth, Derwent, Hardwick, Lea and Matlock, someone was fond of Derbyshire.
St.Helen's Church Church of England on the B6132 at Athersley (south).
St.Helen's Church
Church of England on the B6132 at Athersley (south).
Eastfield Arms This large Inn stands in its own grounds in the fork of the A61 and the B6131 north of Barnsley.
Eastfield Arms
This large Inn stands in its own grounds in the fork of the A61 and the B6131 north of Barnsley.
The Grange at Mapplewell Coming up the hill from Barugh Bridge to Mapplewell, one is confronted by this imposing stone edifice with a panel in front announcing The Grange.  It is now a shirt making establishment.
The Grange at Mapplewell
Coming up the hill from Barugh Bridge to Mapplewell, one is confronted by this imposing stone edifice with a panel in front announcing The Grange. It is now a shirt making establishment.
Athersley Leisure Centre Leisure centre on the Athersley (North) Estate.
Athersley Leisure Centre
Leisure centre on the Athersley (North) Estate.
Regeneration Another new office in the course of construction.
Regeneration
Another new office in the course of construction.
Pizza or burger tonight?
Pizza or burger tonight?
Not the best architecture in Barnsley Rear of Athersley leisure centre now showing its age.
Not the best architecture in Barnsley
Rear of Athersley leisure centre now showing its age.
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Muscle Hill is located at Grid Ref: SE3410 (Lat: 53.59411, Lng: -1.481584)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Barnsley

Police Authority: South Yorkshire

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