Hill Top

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Hill Top

Pinch Beck seen from Thornton Viaduct
Pinch Beck seen from Thornton Viaduct Credit: habiloid

Hill Top is a small village located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the heart of the picturesque countryside, it is known for its charming and idyllic setting. Hill Top is part of the Lake District National Park, renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and stunning landscapes.

The village is famous for being the former residence of the renowned children's author, Beatrix Potter. Hill Top was the inspiration for many of her beloved characters and stories, and her former home has been preserved as a museum, attracting visitors from around the world.

Surrounded by rolling hills, lush green meadows, and quaint cottages, Hill Top offers a peaceful retreat for both locals and tourists alike. The village boasts several walking trails that allow visitors to explore the breathtaking scenery and discover hidden gems along the way.

A visit to Hill Top is incomplete without a stop at the local tea rooms, serving traditional English tea and homemade pastries. The village also features a small gift shop where visitors can purchase Beatrix Potter memorabilia and other locally crafted items.

Throughout the year, Hill Top hosts various events and festivals, celebrating the area's rich history and cultural heritage. These include craft fairs, music concerts, and agricultural shows, offering a taste of the vibrant community spirit that thrives in this charming Yorkshire village.

In conclusion, Hill Top is a truly enchanting destination, offering visitors a glimpse into the world of Beatrix Potter, along with stunning natural beauty and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

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Hill Top Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.77119/-1.8508514 or Grid Reference SE0930. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pinch Beck seen from Thornton Viaduct
Pinch Beck seen from Thornton Viaduct
Sea Harrier at Raggalds Farm Unusual item to collect and put in the farming landscape
Sea Harrier at Raggalds Farm
Unusual item to collect and put in the farming landscape
Thornton Viaduct View from the west on Alderscholes Lane. The former railway viaduct is now part of the Great Northern Railway Trail
Thornton Viaduct
View from the west on Alderscholes Lane. The former railway viaduct is now part of the Great Northern Railway Trail
Bridge at Upper Headley Over the trackbed of the former railway to Thornton. Now the Great Northern Railway Trail but the bridge carries a private entry to the hall property
Bridge at Upper Headley
Over the trackbed of the former railway to Thornton. Now the Great Northern Railway Trail but the bridge carries a private entry to the hall property
Thornton Railway Viaduct Viewed from near the start of the Great Northern Railway Trail off Woodsley Fold
Thornton Railway Viaduct
Viewed from near the start of the Great Northern Railway Trail off Woodsley Fold
Bradshaw Village A linear village along Bradshaw Lane. Ovenden Moor wind farm is on the skyline beyond
Bradshaw Village
A linear village along Bradshaw Lane. Ovenden Moor wind farm is on the skyline beyond
The Raggalds Inn, Queensbury The pub name was at one time changed to the Queen's Head <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6865252">SE0831 : The Queen's Head at Raggalds, Queensbury</a> but the Raggalds Inn was its historic name and according to Whatpub.com (who date it to the 1860s or earlier) it is now The Raggalds again. Since this photo was taken in 1993, when it bore the name of the Vaux brewery, an extension has been erected on this side of the pub, probably connected through the door seen in this photo. Image cropped to remove the person who was posing for a photo (apart from his hand on the gatepost).
The Raggalds Inn, Queensbury
The pub name was at one time changed to the Queen's Head SE0831 : The Queen's Head at Raggalds, Queensbury but the Raggalds Inn was its historic name and according to Whatpub.com (who date it to the 1860s or earlier) it is now The Raggalds again. Since this photo was taken in 1993, when it bore the name of the Vaux brewery, an extension has been erected on this side of the pub, probably connected through the door seen in this photo. Image cropped to remove the person who was posing for a photo (apart from his hand on the gatepost).
Old Milestone, A644, Albert Road, Queensbury, North of A647 junction, opposite New Park Road. Located on the North side of road, on pavement, back to stone wall, before school sign. Carved stone post, 19th century. 

Inscription reads: TO / BRIGHOUSE / 6 MILES :: TO / DENHOLME / GATE / (2 MILES) 

Grade II listed by Historic England.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://web.archive.org/web/20210204100212/https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1133581" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210204100212/https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1133581">Archive 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>

Milestone Society National ID: YW_BHDE06
Old Milestone, A644, Albert Road, Queensbury,
North of A647 junction, opposite New Park Road. Located on the North side of road, on pavement, back to stone wall, before school sign. Carved stone post, 19th century. Inscription reads: TO / BRIGHOUSE / 6 MILES :: TO / DENHOLME / GATE / (2 MILES) Grade II listed by Historic England. Archive LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: YW_BHDE06
Brighouse and Denholme Road
Brighouse and Denholme Road
The Pineberry, Mountain
The Pineberry, Mountain
The Pineberry, Mountain
The Pineberry, Mountain
The Bradford Sub Aqua Club, Mountain
The Bradford Sub Aqua Club, Mountain
The Speak Institute, Mountain
The Speak Institute, Mountain
The Raggalds public house
The Raggalds public house
Thornton Viaduct
Thornton Viaduct
West End (A647) outside Russell Hall Primary School, Queensbury The main (Victorian) school buildings are out of shot to the left. From the sign outside, I think that the prefabricated building houses the Out of School Club.
West End (A647) outside Russell Hall Primary School, Queensbury
The main (Victorian) school buildings are out of shot to the left. From the sign outside, I think that the prefabricated building houses the Out of School Club.
West End (A647), Queensbury
West End (A647), Queensbury
Houses on New Park Road, Queensbury
Houses on New Park Road, Queensbury
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Hill Top is located at Grid Ref: SE0930 (Lat: 53.77119, Lng: -1.8508514)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Bradford

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.77119,-1.8508514
Crossing
Crossing Island: yes
Lat/Long: 53.7675632/-1.8481351
Traffic Signals
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: puffin
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.7724688/-1.8547505
Pub
Ring O'Bells
Addr City: Bradford
Addr Housenumber: 63
Addr Postcode: BD13 2AD
Addr Street: High Street
Addr Village: Queensbury
Fhrs Id: 325496
Source: survey
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Source Date: 2016-02-29
Lat/Long: 53.7674854/-1.8479831
Tattenwall's Barbers Shop
Shop: hairdresser
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Bus Stop
Chapel Street Spring Garden Street
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Lat/Long: 53.7677009/-1.8478169
Bus Stop
Chapel Street Cenotaph
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Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.7676958/-1.8481404
Bus Stop
Brighouse & Denholme Road Fleet Lane
Bus: yes
Fixme: Name incorrect
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Opposite: yes
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Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.7722735/-1.8545199
Bus Stop
New Park Road Foxhill Grove
Bus: yes
Local Ref: 45023434
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Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.7696574/-1.8526496
Bus Stop
New Park Road Ashbourne Crescent
Local Ref: 45023435
Naptan AtcoCode: 450023435
Naptan Bearing: N
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Naptan Indicator: Stop 45023435
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Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
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New Park Road Ashbourne Crescent
Local Ref: 45051271
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Naptan Bearing: S
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Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.7696834/-1.8525322
Brighouse & Denholm Gate Road
Local Ref: 45050573
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Naptan Indicator: Stop 45050573
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Naptan Verified: no
Physically Present: opposite
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.772338/-1.8543851
Queensbury MOT Testing Station
Mot: yes
Phone: +44 1274 814334
Shop: car_repair
Lat/Long: 53.7688683/-1.8449302
Turning Circle
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.7706208/-1.847558
Turning Circle
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.7712179/-1.8498722
Mini Roundabout
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.7685569/-1.8563595
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.7714086/-1.8572637
Historic: memorial
Lat/Long: 53.7678834/-1.8479778
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 53.7676548/-1.8468264
Pub
George III
Source: survey
Source Date: 2016-02-29
Lat/Long: 53.7694842/-1.8468795
Taxi
Marquis Taxis
Office: yes
Phone: +44 1274 880188
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Lat/Long: 53.7712003/-1.8474029
Queensbury Tunnel No. 8 Shaft
Historic: air_shaft
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 53.7731748/-1.8449577
Queensbury Tunnel No. 5 Shaft
Historic: air_shaft
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 53.7689132/-1.8524633
Queensbury Tunnel No. 7 Shaft
Historic: air_shaft
Source: OS 1:25k
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Barrier: stile
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Horse: no
Motor Vehicle: no
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Lat/Long: 53.7718759/-1.8552968
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 53.7677443/-1.8481166
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 53.7682187/-1.8474623
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 53.7681359/-1.8465855
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 53.7683178/-1.850099
Fast Food
Chapel Fisheries
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Lat/Long: 53.7685943/-1.8467536
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.7693179/-1.8492719
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.7681124/-1.8499769
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: outside Foxhill Primary School building - facing road
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 53.7726243/-1.8548855
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