Cuckoo Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Selby

England

Cuckoo Hill

Ozendyke House Farm, near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire Ozendyke House Farm is on the edge of the hamlet of Ozendyke, between Ulleskelf and Ryther.  The only other significant group of buildings in the hamlet clusters around Ozendyke Manor Farm, which is nearby.
Ozendyke House Farm, near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire Credit: Robert Neilson

Cuckoo Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the picturesque county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the northern part of the county, this hill is part of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park. Rising to an elevation of approximately 400 meters (1,300 feet), Cuckoo Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill's name is derived from the abundance of cuckoos that can be heard in the area during the spring and summer months. It is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers who come to witness the diverse birdlife that calls this hill home.

Covered in lush green vegetation, Cuckoo Hill showcases the stunning landscape of Yorkshire. The slopes are dotted with colorful wildflowers during the warmer seasons, adding to its natural beauty. Its location within the national park ensures that the hill is preserved and protected, maintaining its pristine condition.

Cuckoo Hill also serves as a great starting point for hikers and walkers, with numerous trails crisscrossing the area. These pathways lead visitors through the rolling hills and valleys, providing a captivating exploration of the Yorkshire Dales.

The hill's strategic location also offers a vantage point for photographers, who are able to capture the stunning vistas and dramatic sunsets that grace the region. Cuckoo Hill truly encapsulates the essence of Yorkshire's natural charm and is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of the British countryside.

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Cuckoo Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.864832/-1.1929746 or Grid Reference SE5341. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ozendyke House Farm, near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire Ozendyke House Farm is on the edge of the hamlet of Ozendyke, between Ulleskelf and Ryther.  The only other significant group of buildings in the hamlet clusters around Ozendyke Manor Farm, which is nearby.
Ozendyke House Farm, near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
Ozendyke House Farm is on the edge of the hamlet of Ozendyke, between Ulleskelf and Ryther. The only other significant group of buildings in the hamlet clusters around Ozendyke Manor Farm, which is nearby.
Whitecote Caravan Park, Ulleskelf, near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire This small caravan and camping park lies to the south of Boggart Lane, which runs between Ulleskelf and Ozendyke.
Whitecote Caravan Park, Ulleskelf, near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
This small caravan and camping park lies to the south of Boggart Lane, which runs between Ulleskelf and Ozendyke.
Farm track Taken at Moor End, looking towards Outwood Lane
Farm track
Taken at Moor End, looking towards Outwood Lane
Chicken Sheds
Chicken Sheds
Flooding by River Wharfe
Flooding by River Wharfe
Track to Wentworth Cottage
Track to Wentworth Cottage
Ozendyke Manor farm
Ozendyke Manor farm
Ulleskelf Station Road Bridge in distance.
Ulleskelf Station
Road Bridge in distance.
Ozendyke Manor Farm
Ozendyke Manor Farm
This part of the B1223 at Ozendyke is no longer used. A newer stretch of road was constructed as part of flood defence work.
This part of the B1223 at Ozendyke is no longer used.
A newer stretch of road was constructed as part of flood defence work.
The House at Whitecote Caravan Park Taken from a DEFRA Conservation Walk (a permissive footpath) linking Boggart Lane with Outwood Lane.
The House at Whitecote Caravan Park
Taken from a DEFRA Conservation Walk (a permissive footpath) linking Boggart Lane with Outwood Lane.
Stile, looking towards Ozendyke The road is just beyond the flood bank on the right.
Stile, looking towards Ozendyke
The road is just beyond the flood bank on the right.
Flooded fields alongside Boggart Lane Ozendyke The River Wharfe has burst over its bank.
Flooded fields alongside Boggart Lane Ozendyke
The River Wharfe has burst over its bank.
Hornington Manor Between Oxton and Bolton Percy.
Hornington Manor
Between Oxton and Bolton Percy.
From Hornington Bridge Towards Willow Garth, on the road to Bolton Percy.
From Hornington Bridge
Towards Willow Garth, on the road to Bolton Percy.
Former station The site of the former Station at Bolton Percy, taken from the road over the railway.
Former station
The site of the former Station at Bolton Percy, taken from the road over the railway.
Bolton Percy Church All Saints Church, Bolton Percy. Built in 1424, though an earlier church existed on this site.
Bolton Percy Church
All Saints Church, Bolton Percy. Built in 1424, though an earlier church existed on this site.
Bolton Percy The Village green.
Bolton Percy
The Village green.
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Cuckoo Hill is located at Grid Ref: SE5341 (Lat: 53.864832, Lng: -1.1929746)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Selby

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.864832,-1.1929746
Bolton Percy
Is In: UK,Yorkshire,West Yorkshire,Wharfedale
Is In County: North Yorkshire
Is In Historic County: Yorkshire
Is In Municipality: Selby
Is In Valley: Wharfedale
Place: village
Wikidata: Q4940220
Wikipedia: en:Bolton Percy
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Turning Circle
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Parking
Access: customers
Description: pub carpark
Parking: surface
Lat/Long: 53.8642616/-1.19356
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:45; Sa 10:30
Post Box Design: type_n
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: YO23 272
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
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Barrier: stile
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Turning Circle
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Pub
Crown Inn
Addr City: York
Addr Postcode: YO23 7AG
Addr Suburb: Bolton Percy
Floor Material: stone
Outdoor Seating: yes
Real Ale: Sam Smith's Old Brewery Bitter
Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair Description: Steps at entrance
Wikidata: Q26461363
Lat/Long: 53.8645959/-1.1934169
Cafe
D'Oyly's Tea Rooms
Addr City: York
Addr Postcode: YO23 7AN
Addr Suburb: Bolton Percy
Cuisine: tea_shop
Website: www.doylys.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 53.8665231/-1.1928374
Bus Stop
Naptan AtcoCode: 3200YNE04680
Naptan NaptanCode: 32004680
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Bench
Lat/Long: 53.864538/-1.1922448
Bench
Lat/Long: 53.8645837/-1.1902949
Public Bookcase
Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: inside red phone box, Main Street, Bolton Percy, YO23 7AQ
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Note: red phone box now contains a defibrillator and a public bookcase
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 53.8645981/-1.1909868
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 53.8634532/-1.1900974
Give Way
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Give Way
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Give Way
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Give Way
Direction: backward
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Barrier: stile
Step Count: 2
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 53.8638949/-1.195176
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.8680634/-1.1972032
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.8670296/-1.1947013
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.8664426/-1.1936658
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.8676762/-1.1958432
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