Granny Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Scarborough

England

Granny Hill

The Highwood Brow Viewpoint What view? One might well ask. T Eyre took a photo from this point in 2015 and commented that the trees were gradually blocking the view. Now the trees are almost 7 years older and higher, so there&#039;s hardly any view at all. — The Highwood Brow Viewpoint Credit: Gordon Hatton

Granny Hill is a picturesque hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 450 meters (1476 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain. Granny Hill is situated in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes, covered in lush green meadows and grazing sheep. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with rolling hills, charming villages, and meandering rivers that add to its natural beauty. Visitors can marvel at the patchwork quilt-like fields and stone walls that crisscross the landscape, providing a glimpse into the area's agricultural history.

Granny Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering various walking and hiking trails suitable for all abilities. The hill provides a tranquil setting for those seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Many visitors are drawn to the area for its abundant wildlife, including birds of prey, deer, and a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The nearby village of Granny Hill offers amenities such as cozy pubs, quaint tea rooms, and accommodations for those wishing to stay longer and explore the area further. The hill is also within easy reach of other attractions in Yorkshire, such as historic castles, ancient ruins, and charming market towns.

Overall, Granny Hill in Yorkshire is a captivating natural landmark, offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the region's rural charm and enjoy the tranquility of its idyllic surroundings.

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Granny Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.276296/-0.54002768 or Grid Reference SE9587. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Highwood Brow Viewpoint

What view? One might well ask. T Eyre took a photo from this point in 2015 and commented that the trees were gradually blocking the view. Now the trees are almost 7 years older and higher, so there's hardly any view at all.

Gordon Hatton

Trig pillar near Highwood Brow

Just as well that the OS do not use trig points anymore as the view from this one extends no more than a few metres in any direction. Just about seen from the nearby track thanks to the white paint job. Is this a trig point that has been 'adopted' and painted by someone? There is one in SE5890 which I know well.

Gordon Hatton

Timber stacks, Brompton Moor

Evidence of timber operations in Wykeham Forest.

Gordon Hatton

Bridleway through the forest

A pleasant dry track through the forest which is bridleway number 30.2/012

Gordon Hatton

Five pines

Five pines in a nice straight row across a large field. Methinks these must be along the line of an old field boundary.

Gordon Hatton

Moor Lane meets Moor Road

A road junction in the NW corner of the grid square with a forest track ahead.

Gordon Hatton

Forest bridleway

Bridleway number 30.2/012 heading west through the forest, which at about this point becomes open access, which seems odd as all of Wykeham Forest appears to be accessible to the public.

Gordon Hatton

Rise Dikes

The section of dike to the west of Moor Road which is rather better preserved than that on the east side. A scheduled ancient monument, the dike is thought to date back to the middle Bronze Age period and probably represents part of a system of territorial land division. The dike has been largely destroyed where it crosses farmland, but would once have crossed the rigg between Sawdon Dale to the west and Bee Dale to the east.

Gordon Hatton

Welcome to North Moor

A sign on Moor Road at the northern end of this tiny community on the edge of the forest.

Gordon Hatton

Houses at North Moor

North Moor is no more than a scattered hamlet at the southern edge of Wykeham Forest. The name doesn't appear on old maps and the only residence shown on maps of pre 1950 date is that of Wykeham Low Moor House in the same place as Wykeham Moor Cottages are shown on current OS maps. I suspect that the group of houses shown here may have been built for forestry workers as they first appear on the OS map of 1950.

Gordon Hatton

Farmland and forest at North Moor

The only view possible through the hedgerow from a corner of the square. Some rather dull farmland with the edge of the forest beyond.

Gordon Hatton

Wykeham Grange

Farm on the Tabular Hills above Wykeham. It's always possible that any farm in North Yorkshire which has 'grange' as part of the name might have links to the medieval monastic grange system, but without further research I'm not sure about this one.

Gordon Hatton