Roebuck Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Roebuck Hill

Elephant at the Heritage Centre A woven elephant at Elsecar Heritage Centre. — Elephant at the Heritage Centre Credit: Dave Pickersgill

Roebuck Hill, located in the scenic countryside of Yorkshire, England, is a picturesque hill that offers breathtaking views and a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Standing at an elevation of approximately 450 meters (1476 feet), it is considered a moderate-sized hill rather than a towering mountain.

The hill is nestled within the North York Moors National Park, renowned for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Roebuck Hill boasts a rich variety of flora and fauna, with heather-covered moorlands, dense forests, and rolling pastures. Its unique geographical features, such as steep slopes and deep valleys, add to its charm and allure.

The summit of Roebuck Hill offers panoramic vistas, allowing visitors to admire the surrounding countryside, including the nearby village of Helmsley and the expansive moorlands stretching towards the horizon. On clear days, one can even catch glimpses of the North Sea in the distance.

Hikers and walkers are drawn to Roebuck Hill's numerous footpaths and trails, which cater to a range of abilities. The hill's accessible nature makes it a popular destination for outdoor activities, such as hillwalking, birdwatching, and photography. The diversity of the landscape provides ample opportunities for exploration, with hidden streams, ancient ruins, and meandering trails waiting to be discovered.

Roebuck Hill is a tranquil retreat, offering a serene and peaceful atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its natural beauty and idyllic surroundings make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a respite in the heart of Yorkshire's countryside.

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Roebuck Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.509192/-1.433057 or Grid Reference SE3701. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Elephant at the Heritage Centre

A woven elephant at Elsecar Heritage Centre.

Dave Pickersgill

Elephant at the Heritage Centre

Elsecar village was developed by The 4th Earl of Fitzwilliam during the late eighteenth century into a thriving industrial village where men, women and children made iron and mined coal. The Elsecar workshops were built in 1850 to facilitate a more effective management of the various industrial enterprises around the Fitzwilliam estate. The coal board took over the workshops in 1947 following the nationalisation of the pits. As the collieries began to close in the latter part of the twentieth century, the demand for the workshop facilities began to decline, eventually leading to their closure. In 1986 the Department of the Environment listed most of the buildings to be of special architectural or historic interest. Barnsley Council purchased the workshops along with the Newcomen Beam Engine in 1988 and started a programme of conservation and restoration leading to the creation of the Elsecar Heritage Centre. Entry to the site is free (Link

Elsecar Heritage Centre website). Most of its buildings are Grade II listed. The Elsecar Steam Railway Link

is located behind the Centre and was built to serve the Earl Fitzwilliam’s collieries and ironworks. The railway now operates on a one-mile section of the branch, using historic steam and diesel locomotives.

Dave Pickersgill

Newcomen Engine House

Housing a Newcomen type steam engine for pumping water from what was Elsecar New Colliery in 1795

Kevin Waterhouse

Mural at Elsecar Heritage Centre

Dave Pickersgill

Rockingham (South Yorkshire) railway station, Elsecar Heritage Railway

Opened in 1996 on what became the 1 mile long Elsecar Heritage Railway, this station closed at the end of 2020 when the lease was handed back to the local council. View north east from near the former buffers, the heritage railway is located on a former freight-only branch of the South Yorkshire Railway, later part of the Great Central Railway, which closed in 1984. In 2023 the track had been lifted to allow archaeological digs.

Nigel Thompson

Hoyland Lowe Stand

A Wentworth Woodhouse folly, perhaps you can see the rival Wentworth Castle from the top of the folly.

Kevin Waterhouse

Dearne Valley Parkway, Hoyland

Mike Pennington

Wood Walk, Wombwell

Woodland on either side of the road behind the houses.

Richard Webb

Metalliform Holdings

This is where your chair you swung on at school probably came from. Manufacturers of office and educational furniture.

Richard Webb

Hawshaw Lane, Hoyland

B6096.

Richard Webb

Covered reservoir, Upper Hoyland

Richard Webb

Cemetery, Upper Hoyland

Richard Webb

Path by Hoyland Lowe

Approaching the folly and hill top.

Richard Webb

Fields and new houses, Upper Hoyland

View from the foot of the Hoyland Lowe Stand folly.

Richard Webb

Footpath towards Simon Wood, Elsecar

David Rogers

Mardy Monster, Birkenhead and Gervase

at the Elsecar Heritage Railway.

David Rogers

Newcomen beam engine and engine house, Elsecar

Doors open and working [hydraulically since its restoration, not by steam]. When this was erected in 1795 [not 1787 as in the date stone] more efficient steam pumping engines were available, which were also more expensive to buy or rent. But when you're right on top of a coal mine, a cheap fuel-hungry atmospheric engine makes perfect sense.

Christine Johnstone