Pot Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Pot Hill

Northumberland Avenue, Intake Seen from its junction with Grasmere Avenue.
Northumberland Avenue, Intake Credit: Richard Vince

Pot Hill is a small hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated near the village of Threshfield in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, it forms part of the scenic landscape that attracts many outdoor enthusiasts and tourists.

Rising to an elevation of 455 meters (1,493 feet) above sea level, Pot Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Its verdant slopes are covered in lush grasses and heather, creating a picturesque setting for hikers and nature lovers. The hill is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including various bird species and small mammals, which thrive in its rich ecosystem.

The ascent to the summit of Pot Hill is relatively gentle, making it accessible to individuals of varying fitness levels. The well-maintained footpaths and trails that traverse the hill provide opportunities for leisurely walks, as well as more challenging hikes for those seeking a greater adventure. At the top, visitors are rewarded with stunning vistas of the rolling hills, meandering rivers, and quaint villages that dot the countryside.

Pot Hill is also a popular spot for paragliding and hang gliding due to its favorable wind conditions and ample launch areas. The hill's sloping terrain and open spaces make it an ideal location for flying enthusiasts to take to the skies and enjoy the thrill of soaring above the Yorkshire landscape.

Overall, Pot Hill presents a captivating blend of natural beauty, recreational activities, and wildlife, making it a must-visit destination for those exploring the enchanting Yorkshire Dales.

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Pot Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.535532/-1.07477 or Grid Reference SE6104. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Northumberland Avenue, Intake Seen from its junction with Grasmere Avenue.
Northumberland Avenue, Intake
Seen from its junction with Grasmere Avenue.
Grasmere Avenue, Intake Off Northumberland Avenue.
Grasmere Avenue, Intake
Off Northumberland Avenue.
Copse off Northumberland Avenue, Intake One of the green spaces that parallels Shaftesbury Avenue, the main distributor road through this part of Intake.
Copse off Northumberland Avenue, Intake
One of the green spaces that parallels Shaftesbury Avenue, the main distributor road through this part of Intake.
Montrose Avenue, Intake
Montrose Avenue, Intake
Block of flats off Shaftesbury Avenue, Intake A fairly modestly dimensioned high rise block.
Block of flats off Shaftesbury Avenue, Intake
A fairly modestly dimensioned high rise block.
Marlow Close footpath, Intake Linking Shaftesbury Avenue (foreground) with Marlow Road, and providing access to bungalows which are numbered as part of Marlow Close.
Marlow Close footpath, Intake
Linking Shaftesbury Avenue (foreground) with Marlow Road, and providing access to bungalows which are numbered as part of Marlow Close.
Shaftesbury House, Intake A high rise block off flats next to the roundabout at the end of Shaftesbury Avenue, with vehicular access off Cardigan Road.
Shaftesbury House, Intake
A high rise block off flats next to the roundabout at the end of Shaftesbury Avenue, with vehicular access off Cardigan Road.
Bungalows off Henley Road, Intake Seen from the footpath to the roundabout at the end of Shaftesbury Avenue.
Bungalows off Henley Road, Intake
Seen from the footpath to the roundabout at the end of Shaftesbury Avenue.
The west side of Boundary Avenue, Doncaster Catching the early morning sun. The road was laid out in the 1930s. A couple of these houses were built in the 1940s, but most of them were built in the 1950s.
The west side of Boundary Avenue, Doncaster
Catching the early morning sun. The road was laid out in the 1930s. A couple of these houses were built in the 1940s, but most of them were built in the 1950s.
The north side of Grove Vale, Doncaster The road was laid out by 1938, and these houses built by 1948.
The north side of Grove Vale, Doncaster
The road was laid out by 1938, and these houses built by 1948.
The west side of Masefield Road, Doncaster The road was laid out by 1938, and these houses built by 1948.
The west side of Masefield Road, Doncaster
The road was laid out by 1938, and these houses built by 1948.
Looking down Masefield Road, Doncaster There's a reason why this suburb is called Wheatley Hills - the name the area carried when it was farmland.
Looking down Masefield Road, Doncaster
There's a reason why this suburb is called Wheatley Hills - the name the area carried when it was farmland.
Forsythia in a Masefield Road front garden Spring has sprung in the Doncaster suburb of Wheatley Hills.
Forsythia in a Masefield Road front garden
Spring has sprung in the Doncaster suburb of Wheatley Hills.
Southern end of Hill Top Crescent, Doncaster In 1950 this was open land at the northern edge of a sand and gravel pit.
Southern end of Hill Top Crescent, Doncaster
In 1950 this was open land at the northern edge of a sand and gravel pit.
The north side of Ennerdale Road, Doncaster This part of Wheatley Hills was built in the 1960s.
The north side of Ennerdale Road, Doncaster
This part of Wheatley Hills was built in the 1960s.
Footpath to Silver Jubilee Close, Doncaster Running south between two houses on Ennerdale Road.
Footpath to Silver Jubilee Close, Doncaster
Running south between two houses on Ennerdale Road.
East side of Edgehill Road, Doncaster 1960s bungalows in Wheatley Hill.
East side of Edgehill Road, Doncaster
1960s bungalows in Wheatley Hill.
West side of Linkswood Avenue, Doncaster Built in the 1960s.
West side of Linkswood Avenue, Doncaster
Built in the 1960s.
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Pot Hill is located at Grid Ref: SE6104 (Lat: 53.535532, Lng: -1.07477)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Doncaster

Police Authority: South Yorkshire

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