North Pennines
Hoggs Hill
430M
1411FT
About Hoggs Hill
Tucked away in the southern fringes of the Dales, this modest Tump offers a quiet, grassy escape above the waters of Winterburn Reservoir. It provides an overlooked perspective of the Malhamdale landscape, with clear views south toward the sharper profile of Sharp Haw and the broad, rolling expanse of the Craven lowlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
209th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Yorkshire Dales
Prominence
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Nearest Town
North Yorkshire
Geology
Hoggs Hill is built from layers of siltstone and limestone. These rocks create the solid foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SD653814
Latitude
54.0900°N
Longitude
2.1900°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Northern English dialect term 'hogg', referring to a young sheep—specifically a yearling that has not yet been shorn—marking the hill's historical use as upland pasture.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the transition between the gritstone moors of the south and the famous limestone scars of Malham Moor to the north.
- •Walkers often combine the ascent with a circuit of the nearby Winterburn Reservoir, which was constructed in the 1890s to supply the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
- •Despite being within striking distance of the busy Malham honeypots, the hill's status as a 'Tump' ensures it remains largely undisturbed by anyone who doesn't possess a map and a specific interest in obscure bumps.