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Hell Gill

Valley in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Hell Gill

View from the Wensleydale Railway A steam hauled service through Wensleydale.
View from the Wensleydale Railway Credit: Ashley Dace

Hell Gill is a captivating valley located in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, England. Nestled within the rugged beauty of this region, Hell Gill offers a dramatic and breathtaking landscape that is sure to enthrall nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The valley is renowned for its steep sides, formed over centuries by the forces of nature. Carved by the gushing waters of Hell Gill Beck, the valley showcases an awe-inspiring combination of cascading waterfalls, deep ravines, and rocky outcrops. These natural features make it an ideal destination for those seeking a challenging and rewarding hike.

The name "Hell Gill" is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "hel," meaning a hidden, secluded place. This name aptly describes the valley's sense of mystery and allure. Visitors to Hell Gill can expect to be enveloped by a serene and untouched environment, where the only sounds are the rushing water and the occasional bird song.

Due to its remote location, Hell Gill remains relatively untouched by human activity, allowing for a rich variety of flora and fauna to thrive. Mosses, ferns, and wildflowers adorn the valley floor, while birds of prey, including peregrine falcons and kestrels, soar above the cliffs. The valley also attracts rare species such as red squirrels and mountain hares.

Hell Gill, with its natural splendor and rugged charm, serves as a reminder of the awe-inspiring beauty that can be found in the Yorkshire Dales. It offers an unforgettable experience for those seeking to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature and explore the untamed beauty of this idyllic corner of England.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.307162/-1.8796455 or Grid Reference SE0790. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from the Wensleydale Railway A steam hauled service through Wensleydale.
View from the Wensleydale Railway
A steam hauled service through Wensleydale.
Former Wensley Station Now used as a holiday let, no plans to reopen.
Former Wensley Station
Now used as a holiday let, no plans to reopen.
Footpath over the Line Popular with train spotters getting a good view of trains.
Footpath over the Line
Popular with train spotters getting a good view of trains.
Road over Rail The Wensleydale railway is a preserved railway in North Yorkshire. The line currently runs 22 miles (35 km) between Northallerton on the East Coast Main Line and Redmire. This makes the line the longest heritage railway in Great Britain. Occasional freight services and excursions travel the full length of the line, however regular passenger services currently only operate between Leeming Bar and Redmire, a distance of 16.5 miles (27 km). Formerly the line ran from Northallerton to Garsdale on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. However the track between Redmire and Garsdale was lifted and several bridges and viaducts were demolished in the past. (Wikipedia) <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wensleydalerailwayassociation.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wensleydalerailwayassociation.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Road over Rail
The Wensleydale railway is a preserved railway in North Yorkshire. The line currently runs 22 miles (35 km) between Northallerton on the East Coast Main Line and Redmire. This makes the line the longest heritage railway in Great Britain. Occasional freight services and excursions travel the full length of the line, however regular passenger services currently only operate between Leeming Bar and Redmire, a distance of 16.5 miles (27 km). Formerly the line ran from Northallerton to Garsdale on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. However the track between Redmire and Garsdale was lifted and several bridges and viaducts were demolished in the past. (Wikipedia) LinkExternal link
View from the Wensleydale Railway The Wensleydale railway is a preserved railway in North Yorkshire. The line currently runs 22 miles (35 km) between Northallerton on the East Coast Main Line and Redmire. This makes the line the longest heritage railway in Great Britain. Occasional freight services and excursions travel the full length of the line, however regular passenger services currently only operate between Leeming Bar and Redmire, a distance of 16.5 miles (27 km). Formerly the line ran from Northallerton to Garsdale on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. However the track between Redmire and Garsdale was lifted and several bridges and viaducts were demolished in the past. (Wikipedia) <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wensleydalerailwayassociation.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wensleydalerailwayassociation.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
View from the Wensleydale Railway
The Wensleydale railway is a preserved railway in North Yorkshire. The line currently runs 22 miles (35 km) between Northallerton on the East Coast Main Line and Redmire. This makes the line the longest heritage railway in Great Britain. Occasional freight services and excursions travel the full length of the line, however regular passenger services currently only operate between Leeming Bar and Redmire, a distance of 16.5 miles (27 km). Formerly the line ran from Northallerton to Garsdale on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. However the track between Redmire and Garsdale was lifted and several bridges and viaducts were demolished in the past. (Wikipedia) LinkExternal link
View from the Wensleydale Railway The Wensleydale railway is a preserved railway in North Yorkshire. The line currently runs 22 miles (35 km) between Northallerton on the East Coast Main Line and Redmire. This makes the line the longest heritage railway in Great Britain. Occasional freight services and excursions travel the full length of the line, however regular passenger services currently only operate between Leeming Bar and Redmire, a distance of 16.5 miles (27 km). Formerly the line ran from Northallerton to Garsdale on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. However the track between Redmire and Garsdale was lifted and several bridges and viaducts were demolished in the past. (Wikipedia) <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wensleydalerailwayassociation.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wensleydalerailwayassociation.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
View from the Wensleydale Railway
The Wensleydale railway is a preserved railway in North Yorkshire. The line currently runs 22 miles (35 km) between Northallerton on the East Coast Main Line and Redmire. This makes the line the longest heritage railway in Great Britain. Occasional freight services and excursions travel the full length of the line, however regular passenger services currently only operate between Leeming Bar and Redmire, a distance of 16.5 miles (27 km). Formerly the line ran from Northallerton to Garsdale on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. However the track between Redmire and Garsdale was lifted and several bridges and viaducts were demolished in the past. (Wikipedia) LinkExternal link
View from the Wensleydale Railway The Wensleydale railway is a preserved railway in North Yorkshire. The line currently runs 22 miles (35 km) between Northallerton on the East Coast Main Line and Redmire. This makes the line the longest heritage railway in Great Britain. Occasional freight services and excursions travel the full length of the line, however regular passenger services currently only operate between Leeming Bar and Redmire, a distance of 16.5 miles (27 km). Formerly the line ran from Northallerton to Garsdale on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. However the track between Redmire and Garsdale was lifted and several bridges and viaducts were demolished in the past. (Wikipedia) <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wensleydalerailwayassociation.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wensleydalerailwayassociation.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
View from the Wensleydale Railway
The Wensleydale railway is a preserved railway in North Yorkshire. The line currently runs 22 miles (35 km) between Northallerton on the East Coast Main Line and Redmire. This makes the line the longest heritage railway in Great Britain. Occasional freight services and excursions travel the full length of the line, however regular passenger services currently only operate between Leeming Bar and Redmire, a distance of 16.5 miles (27 km). Formerly the line ran from Northallerton to Garsdale on the Settle-Carlisle Railway. However the track between Redmire and Garsdale was lifted and several bridges and viaducts were demolished in the past. (Wikipedia) LinkExternal link
Wensleydale from Leyburn Shawl A panoramic view of Wensleydale from one of the many viewpoints along this limestone edge which extends for several kilometres from Leyburn.
Wensleydale from Leyburn Shawl
A panoramic view of Wensleydale from one of the many viewpoints along this limestone edge which extends for several kilometres from Leyburn.
Waterfall, Gillfield Wood Part of a complex of small streams and ponds in this wood.
Waterfall, Gillfield Wood
Part of a complex of small streams and ponds in this wood.
Remains of Flue, Gillfield Wood Once part of the longest flue in the country connecting to Keld Heads Smelt Mill
Remains of Flue, Gillfield Wood
Once part of the longest flue in the country connecting to Keld Heads Smelt Mill
Tullis Cote Farm
Tullis Cote Farm
Pumping Engine, Keld Heads Mine The derelict mine building at this location contained the pumping engine for the mine.
Pumping Engine, Keld Heads Mine
The derelict mine building at this location contained the pumping engine for the mine.
Wensleydale Railway, nr. Preston under Scar Rail line looking westwards
Wensleydale Railway, nr. Preston under Scar
Rail line looking westwards
Wensley railway station (site), Yorkshire Opened in 1877 by the North Eastern Railway on their line from Northallerton to Garsdale, this station closed in 1954. View east from the cab of a Wensleydale Railway train towards Leyburn and Northallerton
Wensley railway station (site), Yorkshire
Opened in 1877 by the North Eastern Railway on their line from Northallerton to Garsdale, this station closed in 1954. View east from the cab of a Wensleydale Railway train towards Leyburn and Northallerton
Wensley railway station (site), Yorkshire Opened in 1877 by the North Eastern Railway on their line from Northallerton to Garsdale, this station closed in 1954. View west at the former forecourt.
Wensley railway station (site), Yorkshire
Opened in 1877 by the North Eastern Railway on their line from Northallerton to Garsdale, this station closed in 1954. View west at the former forecourt.
Benchmark on Stoneham House Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm49056" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm49056">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Benchmark on Stoneham House
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
Stoneham House There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3539154">SE0790 : Benchmark on Stoneham House</a> on the south face of the house at the jut
Stoneham House
There is an OS benchmark SE0790 : Benchmark on Stoneham House on the south face of the house at the jut
Footpath into the woods near Bolton Hall
Footpath into the woods near Bolton Hall
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Hell Gill is located at Grid Ref: SE0790 (Lat: 54.307162, Lng: -1.8796455)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Richmondshire

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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