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Blackstone Edge

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Blackstone Edge

Hill Top There must be a viewpoint in the main dale (Swaledale) below, from where this farmhouse appears to be on top of a hill, but from each of the roads on either side of Oxnop Gill, it seems to be down in the valley and since these are the only ways to get to the farm, the name seems somehow wrong. The tops of the moors, Oxnop Common in the view, and Crackpot Moor behind the photographer, are 150 to 200m higher than Hill Top.
Hill Top Credit: Andy Waddington

Blackstone Edge is a prominent hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Rising to an elevation of approximately 472 meters (1,549 feet), it forms part of the Pennine range, which stretches across northern England. The hill is situated near the town of Littleborough, in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale.

Blackstone Edge is renowned for its scenic beauty and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, visitors can enjoy vistas of the rolling hills, valleys, and reservoirs that characterize the landscape of Yorkshire. The hill is a popular destination for hikers, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts, who are drawn to its rugged terrain and challenging trails.

At the summit of Blackstone Edge, there is a distinctive gritstone outcrop known as "The Aiggin Stone." This ancient monument is believed to date back to the Bronze Age and has long been a point of interest for archaeologists and historians. It is thought to have served as a boundary marker or a ritual site, further enhancing the hill's historical significance.

In addition to its natural and archaeological attractions, Blackstone Edge also holds cultural importance. The hill has been a recurring motif in literature, art, and folklore, inspiring numerous poems and paintings over the centuries.

Overall, Blackstone Edge is a captivating destination that combines breathtaking natural beauty, historical significance, and cultural heritage. Its prominence in the Yorkshire landscape makes it a must-visit location for those seeking to explore the region's diverse offerings.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.347813/-2.1175745 or Grid Reference SD9294. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hill Top There must be a viewpoint in the main dale (Swaledale) below, from where this farmhouse appears to be on top of a hill, but from each of the roads on either side of Oxnop Gill, it seems to be down in the valley and since these are the only ways to get to the farm, the name seems somehow wrong. The tops of the moors, Oxnop Common in the view, and Crackpot Moor behind the photographer, are 150 to 200m higher than Hill Top.
Hill Top
There must be a viewpoint in the main dale (Swaledale) below, from where this farmhouse appears to be on top of a hill, but from each of the roads on either side of Oxnop Gill, it seems to be down in the valley and since these are the only ways to get to the farm, the name seems somehow wrong. The tops of the moors, Oxnop Common in the view, and Crackpot Moor behind the photographer, are 150 to 200m higher than Hill Top.
Stotter Gill The number of gates to open and close on the tiny and rather sketchy minor road on the south side of the Oxnop Gill valley, give ample opportunity to be out and taking photos. The view down Stotter Gill was therefore as obvious to me as to the previous contributor <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6629777">SD9395 : Stotter Gill</a>. The farmhouse, less visible in low contrast lighting than in the previous view, is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7066397">SD9396 : Hill Top</a>.
Stotter Gill
The number of gates to open and close on the tiny and rather sketchy minor road on the south side of the Oxnop Gill valley, give ample opportunity to be out and taking photos. The view down Stotter Gill was therefore as obvious to me as to the previous contributor SD9395 : Stotter Gill. The farmhouse, less visible in low contrast lighting than in the previous view, is SD9396 : Hill Top.
Askrigg Common road ascends Oxnop Gill This is one of the two "main" roads, from mid-Swaledale to Askrigg in Wensleydale, and if you think it looks a bit narrow, try the far sketchier tiny road on the north side of Oxnop Gill (above the horizon left in this view). It's clear that it doesn't take a lot of snow to block these roads, and as there are no farms this high, ploughing the road (needed for milk tankers to reach dairy farms) is very low priority. They are steep at both ends near the main valley floors - very hard work on a bike and no safe way to enjoy a speedy descent either !
Askrigg Common road ascends Oxnop Gill
This is one of the two "main" roads, from mid-Swaledale to Askrigg in Wensleydale, and if you think it looks a bit narrow, try the far sketchier tiny road on the north side of Oxnop Gill (above the horizon left in this view). It's clear that it doesn't take a lot of snow to block these roads, and as there are no farms this high, ploughing the road (needed for milk tankers to reach dairy farms) is very low priority. They are steep at both ends near the main valley floors - very hard work on a bike and no safe way to enjoy a speedy descent either !
Descending to Routin Gill The gamekeeper's path along the south side of the intake wall starts to get a bit vague here as it starts to descend into the drainage of Routin Gill. Partly that's because it now has two destinations:- traps laid on bridges over the small gills and sikes close to the wall (where it gets boggy) and a shooting hut further up the hillside. We stuck quite close to the wall, which may not have been the easiest option, and definitely didn't reach the track to the shooting hut shown on the 1:25000 map, but was at least the shortest way down to the minor road above Oxnop Gill.
Descending to Routin Gill
The gamekeeper's path along the south side of the intake wall starts to get a bit vague here as it starts to descend into the drainage of Routin Gill. Partly that's because it now has two destinations:- traps laid on bridges over the small gills and sikes close to the wall (where it gets boggy) and a shooting hut further up the hillside. We stuck quite close to the wall, which may not have been the easiest option, and definitely didn't reach the track to the shooting hut shown on the 1:25000 map, but was at least the shortest way down to the minor road above Oxnop Gill.
Satron Tarn This small tarn lies half a mile west of the much larger Summer Lodge Tarn.
Satron Tarn
This small tarn lies half a mile west of the much larger Summer Lodge Tarn.
Footpath at Oxnop Footpath across pastures near Oxnop Gill, a side valley to the south of Swaledale.
Footpath at Oxnop
Footpath across pastures near Oxnop Gill, a side valley to the south of Swaledale.
Footbridge, Oxnop Gill The footpath from the road to Hill Top crosses Oxnop Beck at this point by a YDNPA timber beam bridge.
Footbridge, Oxnop Gill
The footpath from the road to Hill Top crosses Oxnop Beck at this point by a YDNPA timber beam bridge.
Across Oxnop Beck Oxnop Beck is a lively little stream that collects water from Oxnop Common and Satron Moor. The view across the beck is towards the distant slopes of Kisdon above Muker.
Across Oxnop Beck
Oxnop Beck is a lively little stream that collects water from Oxnop Common and Satron Moor. The view across the beck is towards the distant slopes of Kisdon above Muker.
Hole Bottom, Oxnop Stone built property nestling in the bottom of Oxnop Gill.
Hole Bottom, Oxnop
Stone built property nestling in the bottom of Oxnop Gill.
Cattle at Oxnop Beef herd at Oxnop. The view is north across Swaledale towards Gunnerside Pasture.
Cattle at Oxnop
Beef herd at Oxnop. The view is north across Swaledale towards Gunnerside Pasture.
High Oxnop Recently renovated house [see my 2000 photograph] on the hillside above Oxnop Gill.
High Oxnop
Recently renovated house [see my 2000 photograph] on the hillside above Oxnop Gill.
Satron Tarn
Satron Tarn
Whity Gill Whity Gill meanders for a mile through rough moorland before entering a small ravine.
Whity Gill
Whity Gill meanders for a mile through rough moorland before entering a small ravine.
Stotter Gill Looking down to a distant house called Hill Top.
Stotter Gill
Looking down to a distant house called Hill Top.
Boundary of open access land, Stotter Gill Miles Pasture, to the left of the wall is open access land. The field to the right is not.
Boundary of open access land, Stotter Gill
Miles Pasture, to the left of the wall is open access land. The field to the right is not.
Fence along the watershed Separating Wensleydale's Askrigg Common from Swaledale's Oxnop Beck Head.
Fence along the watershed
Separating Wensleydale's Askrigg Common from Swaledale's Oxnop Beck Head.
Cattle grid on the watershed between two dales At just under 500 metres above sea level [and 270 metres above Swaledale].
Cattle grid on the watershed between two dales
At just under 500 metres above sea level [and 270 metres above Swaledale].
The road to Wensleydale With snow poles along the left-hand verge.
The road to Wensleydale
With snow poles along the left-hand verge.
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Blackstone Edge is located at Grid Ref: SD9294 (Lat: 54.347813, Lng: -2.1175745)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Richmondshire

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

Also known as: Blackstone

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