North Pennines
Hunter Bark
319M
1047FT
About Hunter Bark
Rising quietly above the village of Hetton, this modest limestone mound is one of the Cracoe reef knolls. It offers a short, grassy ascent typical of the Southern Dales fringe. From the summit, the gritstone edges of Rylstone Fell dominate the eastern skyline, providing a sharp contrast to the green pasture of the valley floor.
Key Statistics
Rank
265th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Yorkshire Dales
Prominence
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Nearest Town
North Yorkshire
Geology
Hunter Bark is formed from layers of limestone, sandstone, and hardened mud. This rugged mix of rock creates the sturdy foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
SD829612
Latitude
54.0620°N
Longitude
2.2570°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Bark' likely derives from the Old English 'beorg' or Old Norse 'berg', common across Northern England to describe a prominent hill or mound.
- •Geologically, Hunter Bark is a 'reef knoll', part of a chain of limestone hills formed around 330 million years ago from debris on a tropical sea floor.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point to view the Cracoe War Memorial, a massive gritstone obelisk situated on the higher ground of Watt Crag to the east.
- •Despite its modest height, the hill is a useful landmark for those navigating the network of bridleways and paths that connect the villages of Hetton and Cracoe.
- •At just over 1,000 feet, it is a hill that manages to feel like a mountain only if you approach it from the pub in Hetton after a very long lunch.