Potter Hill rises as a modest yet defining prominence within the South Yorkshire landscape, marking a transition between the industrial echoes of the Sheffield district and the quieter folds of the countryside. It lies 4.0 miles east-south-east of Stocksbridge (from Stocksbridge: bearing 102°T, OS grid SK 332 971), and is situated south-south-east of Howbrook village. The slope of Potter Hill acts as a silent observer to the shifting seasons, its incline catching a pale, sharp light that reveals the textured grit of the earth. Below the crest, the waters of Howbrook Reservoir settle into a stillness that mirrors the grey-blue sky, providing a respite from the brisk winds that frequent these northern heights. Walking the paths toward the nearby Mark Brook, one senses the subtle weight of a geology defined by coal and gritstone, remnants of an era when local industry dictated the very pace of the day. The air here holds a crisp, clean clarity, untroubled by the bustle of larger hubs, allowing the sounds of the surrounding slopes to carry distinctly across the terrain. Potter Hill retains a grounded character, possessing a quiet resilience that persists even as the modern world encroaches upon its fringes. The horizon remains open and unpretentious, offering a view that stretches across the valley floor with an honest, unvarnished beauty.
Flight conditions near Potter Hill. Data source: locating…
Live animated radar for Potter Hill and surroundings — RainViewer.
EUMETSAT Meteosat imagery over the British Isles — updated every 15 minutes.
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Potter Hill, South Yorkshire, England, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, real-time aviation weather (METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport), precipitation radar and Meteosat satellite imagery. Public safety alerts are sourced from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS), covering wind, rain, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm and extreme heat warnings. Air quality data includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone and the UK Daily Air Quality Index (DAQI 1-10) as used by DEFRA and the Met Office. Live river level data is sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring API. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Potter Hill includes coordinates 53.470384, -1.500627, in the county of South Yorkshire, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Potter Hill is available on the Potter Hill map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the South Yorkshire weather hub.
Weather data is sourced from the Met Office and the open-source Open-Meteo API, whose ensemble includes the Met Office UKMO model. Severe weather warnings come from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS). River level and tidal data are sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring and National Tide Gauge Network APIs. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate shown where no reporting station is in range. Radar is provided by RainViewer and satellite imagery by EUMETSAT. All data updates automatically on every page visit.