Holme Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Holme Hill

Aerial View of Humber Mudflats Taken from about 400 feet, the photo shows the intricate creeks in the mud. It would be very difficult to access this spot on foot! — Aerial View of Humber Mudflats Credit: Andy Beecroft

Holme Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It stands as part of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park and is situated approximately 4 miles southwest of the town of Skipton. Rising to an elevation of 1,043 feet (318 meters), it offers visitors breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its rolling green slopes, covered in lush grass and scattered with wildflowers. It is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. The hillside is adorned with dry stone walls, adding to its picturesque charm and reflecting the region's rich agricultural heritage.

Holme Hill is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking, with several well-marked trails leading to its summit. The ascent is relatively moderate, making it accessible to individuals of various fitness levels. At the top, visitors are rewarded with magnificent vistas of the Yorkshire Dales, including the nearby Fountains Fell and Pen-y-ghent.

The hill also holds historical significance, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Bronze Age. Archaeological remains, such as burial mounds and stone circles, can be found in the vicinity, revealing insights into the region's ancient past.

Overall, Holme Hill is a captivating natural landmark that showcases the beauty and diversity of Yorkshire's landscape. Whether it be for leisurely walks, sightseeing, or immersing oneself in history, this hill provides a memorable experience for all who visit.

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Holme Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.707222/-0.20940522 or Grid Reference TA1824. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Aerial View of Humber Mudflats

Taken from about 400 feet, the photo shows the intricate creeks in the mud. It would be very difficult to access this spot on foot!

Andy Beecroft

Fine Rocks at the River Bottom

This was a particularly low tide (I was there at that time) and was able to get about 100m away from the Humber embankment. Once I'd passed the muddy rocks covered in seaweed, this was constituency of the river bed. It's almost like crushed concrete with a porous surface and is easy to walk on. Anybody out there know what type of rock this is please?

Andy Beecroft

A Fine Rocky Bottom

This was a particularly low tide day (I was there at its lowest point) and was able to get about 100m away from the Humber embankment. Once I'd passed the muddy rocks covered in seaweed, this was constituency of the river bed. It's almost like crushed concrete with a porous surface and is easy to walk on. Anybody out there know what type of rock this is please?

Andy Beecroft

Virtually There...

Just a few feet into the water here is the top right hand corner of TA1624 and just wasn't reachable. The low tide at this point was at 1.2m, but there's a better one in July (during the day - there will be very low ones in the night) that will be 0.5m lower than this one so the river bed should be exposed then. I will attempt to bag it then!

Andy Beecroft

Auster Grange

David Brown

Hidden Land

I tried taking a 'land' photograph in this square on 4th. February this year at a low tide. I couldn't get to the north eastern corner by about 10m on that occasion due to the water covering it and therefore secure a full Geograph status photo. Today had an exceptionally low tide at 14:40 (0.7m below the February one) and I had put this date in my diary over 5 months ago to get within the square! There have been a couple of similar very low tides during this time, but they were in the middle of the night. Theoretically, according to the map, there shouldn't be any 'land' within TA1624 to 'bag' as it only shows the mean low tide mark. In reality, the land in places stretched over 100m beyond the square's eastern border! The King George Dock North Sea Ferry berth can be seen on the horizon.

Andy Beecroft

Here's the Proof!

I actually got to stand on solid ground in the TA1624 square! Today had an exceptionally low tide at 14:40 and I was able to get here after my failed 4th. February attempt. The GPS showing an altitude of -16ft concurs with the very low tide!

Andy Beecroft

Muddy Humber Bank Pool

Taken well within the square (although the figure in the distance is just outside of it), the exceptionally low tide at 14:40 revealed rarely seen land.

Andy Beecroft

Looking Back on the Lighthouses

Standing in a rarely accessible position (due to the normal estuary water levels), I was able to look back at the two shoreline Paull Strays Lighthouses due to the exceptionally low tide at 14:40. The 'beach' has a superficial consistency of pulverised concrete but no doubt a geologist would tell me otherwise!

Andy Beecroft

Tired Tyre

Situated exactly on the eastern border of TA1624, this tyre is only revealed to the world at exceptionally low tides like today. Judging by the amount of silt in it, I think it will only slowly alter its position over time. What a waste of a good tyre - it's still got a good tread on it! Silos on the Humber South Bank can be seen in the very distance

Andy Beecroft

TA1624 Exposed

This is the view directly out to TA1624 from the Paull remote white lighthouse. In all of my visits to this spot over many years, I've never seen the view like this before and of course up until today, I'd not walked on it either!

Andy Beecroft

Fishing from the Spit

The spit is only exposed at low tides. As I've said before on Geograph, in all of the many visits I've made to this riverside over many years, I've never seen any angler catch anything. I was told recently though, that some sizeable cod have been caught here within the last few months. The North Sea Ferry 'Pride of Rotterdam' can be seen at its berth on the River Humber next to King George Dock. It will sail at about 18:00 this evening back to Holland.

Andy Beecroft

Beached Tree

This tree will have originated from the side of the River Humber or one of its several substantial upstream tributaries. It will have been deposited in the Paull Strays tidal lagoon at a very high tide - the lagoon seldom fills to any real depth these days as it's now heavily silted up.

Andy Beecroft