Wildside 2012 -13.pdf - Ogden Water

Why take your car when you can 

watch the scenery go by on the train! 

0845 000 0125 

www.northernrail.org 

customer.relations@northernrail.org 

Northern Rail operate a frequent and regular service 

along the Calder Valley. Running from Manchester 

Victoria to Leeds via Bradford and Dewsbury, York to 

Blackpool North via Halifax and Hebden Bridge, and 

also from Halifax to Huddersfield and Wakefield via 

Brighouse. Take time to discover the essence of 

Calderdale. 

Monday to Saturday Services 

• Direct Brighouse to Manchester service 

• Hourly limited stop service between Bradford 

and Manchester 

• Regular services to stations up the Calder VaIIey 

Sunday Services 

• Arrivals at Halifax station every 20 minutes 

• Trains to Brighouse every 1 hr 15 mins 

• Hourly services to stations up the Calder Valley 

(Sowerby Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, 

Todmorden, Walsden) 

Travel for less after 09.30am and all 

weekends with fantastic fares from 

Northern. 

- Halifax to Todmorden off peak return £4.10 

- Halifax to Leeds off peak return £5.00 

- Huddersfield to Halifax off peak return £5.00 

- Brighouse to Bradford direct off 

peak return £3.30 

West Yorkshire Dayrover train only £6.20 

and train and bus £7.20. Valid for travel 

after 09.30am 

Further discounts apply for railcard holders 

April 2012 - March 2013 

Walks, cycle rides and events in Calderdale

2 

Jerusalem Farm 

Campsite 

Jerusalem Farm is situated between Halifax and Hebden Bridge in the heart of the picturesque 

Luddenden Valley in rural Calderdale. The campsite is on a flat grassy area adjacent to 

Luddenden Brook and Wade Wood, which is designated as a site of ecological and geological 

interest (S.E.G.I.) due to it being a good example of mixed deciduous woodland. The site 

offers campers all the basic facilities one would expect on a campsite without being 

commercialised and has an added bonus in that the site is not accessible to cars (the car 

parking area is a couple of minutes walk from the camping 

area) which helps create a feeling of peace and tranquillity 

on the site. Jerusalem Farm is ideal for people who wish to 

escape from the pressures of everyday life and offers visitors 

the opportunity to get back to nature in an idyllic setting. 

Site open: Friday March 30th - Sunday 30th September 

Points to note: No under 18’s unless accompanied by a 

parent or guardian. 

Charges 

£6 per night for adults 

£4 per night for children under 15 (Under 5’s free) 

£1 per dog (maximum 2 per party) 

£3 Gazebo per night 

£1 discount for Passport to Leisure holders 

Please contact 01422 883246 for further information. 

Jerusalem Farm Campsite 

Booth, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX2 6XB 

Jerusalem 

P Farm 

Don’t overshoot- 

Only 20 yards 

MIDGLEY 

Look for a sign 

to BOOTH 

Peace + tranquillity... Camping... 

Walking... Local Nature Reserve... 

BOOTH 

Bus 

Terminus 

Oates 

Royd 

Mills 

Kershaw 

House 

LUDDENDEN 

VILLAGE 

Toilets 

HEBDEN BRIDGE 

4 miles A646 

Pub 

Take-away 

Pub 

LUDDENDEN 

FOOT 

Not to scale 

HALIFAX 

4 Miles A646 

Wildside walks, 

activities and events 2012 - 13 

Welcome to the Countryside & Woodlands walks and events programme. 

There’s a really full programme again this year with some events being run in 

collaboration with other Safer Cleaner Greener staff and voluntary organisations. The 

popular health walks are back in the programme along with some more challenging 

walks. The Pennine Way takes centre stage for a series of walks and there are loads 

of family events and activities; whatever outdoor activity appeals to you we’re sure 

you’ll enjoy this year’s programme. 

This year we’re running a ponds project to help us find out more about Calderdale’s 

ponds and we have several events including toad walks, pond dips and dragonfly 

identification. We also have a woodlands day in August for you to come along and 

find out how and why we manage woods and experience some woodland crafts. 

New for this year is the introduction of cycling into the programme thanks to CTC 

Calderdale who have arranged some easy rides for people who enjoy or want to 

get back into cycling. Don’t forget the Calderdale Cycling Festival part of the South 

Pennine Walk and Ride Festival held between September 8th and September 23rd. 

Further information can be found nearer the time on www.visitcalderdale.com or 

www.walkandridefestival.co.uk. 

And just a reminder - there’s no Halloween event at Ogden this year because of 

repairs to the dam so this year’s event will be held in Shibden Park. Thanks must go to 

Jefferson Hammond LRPS (www.pennineimages.co.uk), Adam Swift and Chris 

Sutcliffe for supplying photos for inclusion in the publication and also to all the 

volunteer walk/event leaders without whom we wouldn’t have a programme! 

Please note: 

For information about grading of walk, what to bring etc. please refer to 

page 4 and 5 of this booklet. For sites for which we have the information 

available, we have included postcode details for those people using a 

satellite navigation system. Please do not try to find Jerusalem Farm using 

a postcode - you will get lost! 

The National Trust at Hardcastle Crags also runs a guided walks programme. 

Please telephone 01422 844518 for details. 

Calderdale Heritage Walks run a programme of Heritage walks. 

E-mail CdaleHeritageWks@aol.com for details or telephone 01422 201640. 

3

4 

Taking Part 

Please turn off your mobile phone during the walk/event 

■ Most activities are free - see listing for details. 

■ Dress appropriately for the activity. Walkers need boots, warm clothing and 

waterproofs, except for in summer when, boots/stout shoes and waterproofs 

should suffice. 

■ Jeans are unsuitable for walking unless you bring waterproofs. 

■ No booking is required unless stated in the programme. 

■ For walks and events in the countryside, we would prefer you to leave your 

dog at home. If you do bring it please keep it on a lead at all times. Please 

note that Open Access land may have restrictions on dogs at certain times 

of the year, which may not be in force at the time of going to press. Please 

also note that some landowners have banned dogs from Open Access 

land permanently (for example Walshaw Dean Estate and Manshead Hill). 

Where dogs are allowed on Access land, they must be kept on a lead at all 

times. If in doubt, please leave your pet at home for the walk. 

■ No unaccompanied children under 16. 

■ Check bus times for ‘bus walks’ and bring change for the fare. 

■ The pace of our walks is relatively slow. If anyone gets ahead 

of the leader then we will assume that they have left the walk. 

■ Walks are circular unless otherwise stated. 

■ No smoking whilst attending led walks and activities. 

Useful contact telephone numbers 

Safer, Cleaner, Greener Tel: 01422 284428 

(answer phone outside office hours) 

Rights of Way team Tel: 01422 392105 

(Mon - Fri. 09.00 -17.00) 

Piece Hall Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01422 368725 

Hebden Bridge Visitor and Canal Centre Tel: 01422 843831 

Todmorden Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01706 818181 

Key 

Easy walk on level paths 

Easy walk, some climbing 

Moderate walk for anyone 

reasonably active 

Harder walk for experienced 

walkers 

Difficult walk for experienced 

walkers only 

Bus available to near starting 

point 

Train available to near starting 

point 

Wheelchair and pushchair 

accessible 

Bring lunch 

Please Note 

Sorry, no dogs with the exception 

of guide or hearing dogs 

Particularly suitable for families 

(strictly no unaccompanied 

children) 

Walk visits Local Nature Reserve 

Cycle ride 

Practical Task - please wear old 

clothing that you don’t mind 

getting dirty! 

Walk - please wear appropriate 

footwear and clothing. 

Event 

Training course 

International Year of the Bat 

Green Flag award winning site 

Whilst every care is taken on these walks and activities, please remember 

that everyone taking part does so at their own risk. We reserve the right to 

refuse to allow ill equipped people to take part if we feel that to allow them 

to do so could endanger themselves or others. 

If you would like this information in another format or language, please 

contact: Julie Swift on 01422 284415 or e-mail julie.swift@calderdale.gov.uk 

Julie Swift on 01422 284415 or e-mail julie.swift@calderdale.gov.uk 

Julie Swift on 01422 284415 or e-mail julie.swift@calderdale.gov.uk 

IYB 

5

6 

Cyclists Touring Club 

Calderdale Wildside 

Bike Rides 2012 

Cycling is fun, healthy and doesn’t cost 

the Earth. Remember the enjoyment you 

had when you got your first bike? 

Recapture those days with a CTC 

Calderdale Wildside Bike ride this 

summer. CTC Calderdale is the local 

group of CTC (Cyclists Touring Club) the 

UK’s national cyclists’ organisation. In 

association with Calderdale Countryside 

Service, we have put together a series of 

short bike rides. Come and join us ! 

• Scared of traffic? - Our rides feature 

quiet roads and the traffic free 

Hebble Trail/Calder Valley Cycleway; 

• Worried about punctures? 

- We will help you fix them; 

• Don’t want to go too far? - Our rides 

all start and finish at a local railway 

station - did you know you can bring 

your bike on the train? 

• Don’t fancy hills? - We will walk them 

if we have to! 

Our rides are on the following Saturdays - 14th April; 

12th May; 9th June and 14th July - see programme for details. 

All you need is a roadworthy bike with good brakes – if you haven’t used 

your bike for a while ask your local bike shop to check it for you. 

For more information about the rides call 0776 332 8804. 

Or go to our website www.ctccalderdale.org.uk. 

To join CTC ring 0780 873 0061, email cycling@ctc.org.uk 

or visit www.ctc.org.uk 

Walk It Together is a programme of health walks organised 

by NHS SWYPFT Health Improvement Service. 

Health walks are short led walks in your local area at your own pace. 

They’re a great way to be more active, improve your health and make new 

friends. All walks are led by qualified, friendly walk leaders who will 

welcome people to the group and offer support on the walk. The walks are 

for people of all ages and abilities. 

Walk It also provides free walk leader training to volunteers interested in 

leading local walks. 

The scheme is accredited by Walking for Health, offering walks for all 

levels of fitness and meeting safety standards. 

Contact 01422 281529 or 

email walkit@swyt.nhs.uk for more details. 

7

March/April 2012Wednesday 4th April 

Friday 30th March 

A Walk with Toads! 

Meet Nicola Salter at Tinker Bank 

Wood (top of road to Hebden Hey 

Scout Hut), Lee Wood Road, 

Heptonstall at 19.00 for a 2 mile linear 

walk along a woodland road, 

identifying, recording numbers and 

lifting toads and newts off the road to 

safety. Please bring a torch and 

warm clothing. Limited number of Hi 

Vis jackets available to borrow but 

please bring light reflective strips if you 

have them and a warm drink. For 

further information, contact the 

leader on 0771 7466833. Note: There 

is no parking at the start point-please 

park in Heptonstall and walk down or 

Hebden Bridge and walk up. 

Monday 2nd, 16th 

and 30th April 

Ovenden Health Walk 

Meet Mike Barnett outside 

Beechwood Medical Centre, 

Keighley Road, Ovenden at 13.00 

for a walk around Ovenden. 

Routes vary depending on ability 

of those taking part but will be 

between 1 and 4 miles long and 

will often visit Beechwood Park 

and Shroggs Park. Contact the 

leader on 01422 244302 for further 

information. Some routes are 

accessible with pushchairs and 

wheelchairs - call the leader to 

check before attending. 

Wednesday 4th April 

Easter Fun in Shaw Park 

Meet Julie Swift and Robin Dalton at 

the marquee in Shaw Park, Holywell 

Green (HX4 9AB) at 10.00 or 13.00 for 

a morning or afternoon taking part in 

our Easter crafts drop-in event. Make 

an Easter card, decorate an egg 

(bring a hard boiled egg with you), 

Easter egg rolling. £2.50 per child 

(£1.50 for Passport to Leisure Holders). 

Peoples Park 

Gardening Club 

Meet by the Information Centre in 

Peoples Park, Halifax (HX1 2TS) at 

18.00 for chance to learn new 

gardening techniques and skills to 

help you get the best out of your own 

garden. Dogs welcome if kept on a 

lead. Contact Peter Oddy on 01422 

365631 or email peter.oddy 

@calderdale.gov.uk for further 

information. 

Thursday 5th April 

Hebden Water Circuit 

(PLUS Nordic Walk) 

Meet Alastair Bishop outside Valley 

Road Group Practice, Hebden 

Bridge at 10.30 for a 1.5 hour walk 

around Hebden Water. Two steep 

gradients, to be taken slowly. For 


leader on 01422 843215. Limited 

number of Nordic walking poles 

available to borrow from the 

leader for people who would like 

to try their hand at Nordic walkingplease 

book 1 week in advance. 

Sunday 8th April 

Easter Egg Hunt 

Follow the clues to find the hidden 

eggs in Peoples Park, Halifax (HX1 2TS). 

Meet by the Information Centre. Event 

runs from 13.00-14.30. £1.50 charge 

per person. Dogs welcome if kept on 

a lead. For further information, please 

contact Peter Oddy on 01422 365631. 

Monday 9th April 

Wainhouse Tower 

Open Day 

Access on foot from Wakefield Gate 

(off Skircoat Moor Road, King Cross, 

Halifax. Open 11.00 - 16.00 (last 

ascent 15.30). £2 adults, children and 

Passport to Leisure holders £1.50, 

family ticket £5. Pay a visit, climb the 

403 steps of the spiral staircase, take 

in the fantastic view from this 

fabulously ornate, chimney. 


Big Spring Walk 

(short walk) (Longer walk) 

(short walk only) 

Meet Ruth Wood outside the Jungle 

Experience in Manor Heath Park (HX1 

3EA), Halifax at 13.00 for a choice of 

two walks: 1 mile stroll around the park 

or a longer walk of 2-3 miles around 

the local area. For further information, 

please contact the leader on 01422 

284425. Walk organised by Age 

Concern UK Calderdale and Kirklees in 

partnership with Calderdale Council. 

8 9 

April 2012

April 2012 

Saturday 14th April 

Daffodils and Wildlife 

around Rishworth 

Meet Bruce Hoyle from Halifax 

Scientific Society at 10.30 in the car 

park adjacent to the bowling green 

in Ripponden (GR: SE040196) for a 2 

mile walk to see native daffodils and 

find out more about local wildlife. For 


leader on 07914 528141. Donations 

appreciated to the Scientific Society. 


Wildside Bike Ride 1: 

Halifax-Hebble Trail- 

Cromwell Bottom 

An easy ride along the Hebble Trail 

and Calder Valley Cycleway to 

Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve. 

Meet at the Shay Stadium car park 

(5 minutes ride from the railway 

station) at 10.15 for 10.30 start 

(couple of minutes ride from 

railway station). Refreshment stop 

on return. Ring 0776 332 8804 for 

more information. 

Tuesday 17th April 

Ogden Water 

Practical Sessions 

Help in the upkeep and management 

of Ogden Water Local Nature Reserve 

with our monthly sessions which 

include habitat creation, woodland 

management and surveys. A great 

way to get some fresh air and put 

something back. Please contact Chris 

Sutcliffe on 07769 954956 for more 

details. 


Three Villages 

Meet Iain Cameron in Luddenden 

Village car park at 14.00 for a 4 mile 

walk to Midgely. Bring a drink and a 

snack. For further information, contact 

the leader on 0789 9991414. 


Nordic Walking from 

Shibden to the Beacon 

Meet at Shibden Hall, Halifax (outside 

the cafe) (HX3 6XG) at 13.00 to go on 

a Nordic walk to the Beacon and 

back. Booking essential-telephone 

01422 352246. Poles available for loan. 


Towpath Walk 

Meet Alastair Bishop from ‘Walk It!’ 

outside Hebden Bridge Visitor Centre 

at 10.30 for a 4.5 mile walk along the 

canal towpath to Todmorden. Bus or 

train fare needed for transport back 

to start point. Contact the leader on 

01422 843215 for further information. 

Friday 20th April 

Woods and Hill 

Practical Session 

Help in the management and 

upkeep of Cunnery Woods and 

Beacon Hill with our monthly sessions 

that include tree planting and 

aftercare, invasive species control, 

grassland management and pond 

work. A great way to get some fresh 

air and put something back into the 

local area. Please contact Chris 

Sutcliffe on 077699 54956 for times 

and more details. 

Sunday 22nd April 

Whirlaw Whirl 

Meet Chris and Jan Buckley at 10.30 

in Lobb Mill car park off the A646 

near Todmorden.(GR: 956246) for a 

6.5 mile walk Cross Stone, Dungeon 

Wood and Whirlaw Common. 

Sunday 22nd April 

A Tour with Anne Lister 

A tour of the Hall and grounds at 

Shibden Hall (HX3 6XG) to find out 

more about Anne Lister and her 

fascinating life. Included in the Hall’s 

admission price. No booking 

required, but limited numbers on tour 

so turn up early! Tour starts at 14.00 

and ends around 15.30. For further 

information, telephone 01422 352246. 

Tuesday 24th April 

Shibden Health Walk 

Meet a Shibden Ranger outside the 

cafe at Shibden Hall , Halifax (HX3 

6XG) at 13.00 for a walk round the 

park. All abilities welcome. Please 

wear appropriate clothing and 

footwear. 


Perambulation along 

the Pennine Way 1 

Meet Chris Sutcliffe at 10.30 at the 

car park below the White House Pub 

off the A58 (beyond Ripponden) for 

an 8 mile walk over moorlands to the 

start of the Pennine Way in 

Calderdale, return follows the iconic 

footpath. 

10 11 

April 2012

April 2012 


Eaves and Leaves 

Meet Alastair Bishop from ‘Walk 

It’ in St. James churchyard, 

Mytholm near Hebden Bridge at 

10.30 for a 1.5 hour walk through 

Eaves Wood passing sites of old 

mills and Ted Hughes’ former 

home. For further information, 

contact the leader on 01422 

843215. 


Springwatch 

(children aged 10+) 

Meet Alan Greenwood in the car 

park behind Cromwell House, 

Cromwell Bottom, off the A6025 near 

Brighouse (Grid Reference: SE 123 

224) at 10.30 for a 6 mile walk looking 

for signs of spring (walk will be 

repeated in autumn to look at 

autumnal changes). For further 

information, contact the leader on 

0789 1624789. 


Dry Stone Walling 

Taster Day 

A full day (10.00-16.00) introductory 

course on dry stone walling for adults 

to be held in Shibden Park, Halifax 

(HX3 6XG). Includes the theory and 

practice of this ancient skill. Bring 

safety boots, outdoor clothing and 

work gloves. Charge £45 booking 

essential, call 01422 352246. 

Sunday 29th April 

Building Stones in the 

Centre of Halifax 

Meet Alison Tymon from West 

Yorkshire Geology Trust outside main 

porch, Halifax Minster, Kirkgate, 

Halifax (grid reference SE 097 252) at 

14.00 for a gentle walk around the 

centre of Halifax to see the variety of 

local and imported decorative rocks 

used in the buildings. Distance: Less 

than 1 mile. For more information, 

contact the leader on 01484 608004. 

Tuesday 1st May 

Pram Walk 

Singing, rhymes and a walk around 

Shibden Park, Halifax (HX3 6XG). 

Ideal for children aged 0-5 and their 

parents and carers. Meet at Shibden 

Mereside at 10.30. Cost: £1 (free for 

Passport to Leisure holders). For 

information, contact Ben Lawrence 

on 01422 392620. 

Wednesday 2nd May 

Colourful Calderdale 1 

Where the Birds 

Always Sing 

A chance to get out and up close to 

nature with a series of walks that let 

you take in the beauty and variety of 

Calderdale’s countryside. Meet Chris 

Sutcliffe at 5.30 (yes in the morning) 

at the top car park at Shibden Park 

(HX3 6XG) for a short walk to listen to 

the dawn chorus and get a glimpse 

of early morning light on a bluebell 

valley. Don’t forget your camera. 

May 2012 

Wednesday 2nd May 

Peoples Park 


See Wednesday 4th April for details. 

Thursday 3rd May 



See Thursday 5th April for details. 

Sunday 6th May 

Walk the Wainhouse Trail 

Meet David Nortcliffe at the base of 

Wainhouse Tower, King Cross, Halifax 

for a 2 hour guided walk of around 1 

mile which includes some hills. Walk 

starts from the base of the Tower at 

14.15. Access on foot from Wakefield 

Gate (off Skircoat Moor Road). 

Charge: £3 per person. Find out 

about John Edward Wainhouse, his 

life, his Tower and other properties 

connected with him and learn about 

his feud with Sir Henry Edwards. 

Tower open from 13.00-14.30 for those 

who wish to climb to the top 

(additional charge). Walk organised 

by Calderdale Heritage Walks. 

12 13


Monday 7th May 

Wainhouse 

Tower 

Open 

Day 

See Monday 9th 

April for details. 

Monday 7th and 21st May 


See Monday 2nd April for details. 

Monday 7th May 

May Day at Shibden 

A day of May Day activities at 

Shibden Hall, Halifax( HX3 6XG) . 

Don’t miss the Pace Egg 

performance, help build a green 

man, take part in May Day dancing 

and listen to traditional folk tales. 

Included in usual admission charge 

for Hall. Event runs from 13.00-16.00. 

Wednesday 9th May 



See Wednesday 18th April for details. 

Saturday 12th May 

Glorious Bluebell Woods! 

Meet Steve Blacksmith from Halifax 

Scientific Society at 13.30 at the 

bottom of Plains Lane, Elland (GR: 

SE109217) for a 2.5 mile walk through 

one of the best Bluebell woods in the 

North of England. Donations to the 

Scientific Society gratefully received. 

Dogs welcome if kept on a lead. For 

further information, contact the leader 

on 01422 348222 or 07715005379. 


The Magic of Broadhead 

Clough-Cragg Vale 

Meet Julian Harber from 

Mytholmroyd Walkers Action on the 

Manchester platform at Mytholmroyd 

Station at 13.00 for a 5 mile walk to 

Broadhead Clough Nature Reserve 

which is run by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. 

Suitable for families with children 

aged 7+. Bring a snack. 



Sowerby Bridge to 

Norland Moor 

Voyage of discovery attempting to 

find a quiet route to Norland Moor. 

We will walk the climbs if we have to!! 

Meet Sowerby Bridge Railway Station 

at 10.15 for 10.30 start. Refreshments 

available at start and finish. Ring 0776 

332 8804 for more information. 

Tuesday 15th May 


See Tuesday 24th April for details. 

Tuesday 15th May 



Help in the upkeep and 

management of Ogden Water Local 

Nature Reserve with our monthly 

sessions which include habitat 

creation, woodland management 

and surveys. A great way to get 

some fresh air and put something 

back. Please contact Chris Sutcliffe 

on 07769 954956 for more details. 

Thursday 17th May 

Towpath Walk 


outside Hebden Bridge Visitor 

Centre at 10.30 for a 4.5 mile walk 

along the canal towpath to 

Todmorden. Bus or train fare 

needed for transport back to start 

point. Contact the leader on 01422 

843215 for further information. 

Friday 18th May 



See Friday 20th April for details. 

CALDERDALE HERITAGE WALKS 

2012/13 

Discover more about Calderdale's history, how the area evolved and 

about life in our towns and villages down the years. 

These Guided Walks vary from 2 to 3 hours 

and most cost £3 per head. 

The summer programme covers locations right across Calderdale from late 

April to the end of October with at least one walk on offer every week. In 

winter there's a reduced programme of roughly one walk per month. 

Free programmes from Tourist Information Centres, Libraries, Museums, 

Countryside sites and Council Offices within Calderdale. 

See full details on the website at: 

www.CalderdaleHeritageWalks.org.uk 

Email: CdaleHeritageWks@aol.com if you’d like to 

be added to the Heritage Walks e-mailing list. 

Walks organised by Calderdale Heritage Guides 

14 15 

May 2012


16 


Pond dipping 

Join Robin Dalton and Julie Swift at 

Cromwell Bottom near Brighouse 

drop in anytime between 10.00 and 

12.00 or 13.30 and 15.30. Follow the 

toad signs from the car park behind 

Cromwell House off the A6025 Elland- 

Brighouse road. Cost: £2.50 (£1.50 for 

Passport to Leisure holders). 



Taster Day 










The Haunts of the 

Cragg Vale Coiners 

Meet Julian Harber from Mytholmryod 

Walkers Action on the Manchester 

platform on Mytholmroyd Station at 

11.00 for a 7 mile walk passing the 

houses of about half a dozen of the 

Coiners which are dotted either side 

of the Cragg Vale hillside. Route 

includes two steep climbs and stretch 

of muddy path on tops but amazing 

views. 


Orchid Doctor 

Bring your ailing plants to the Jungle 

Experience, Manor Heath Park, 

Halifax (HX1 3EA) for advice on their 

care and re-potting. Small charge 

for materials used. Call in any time 

between 13.30 and 15.30. 




Shibden (HX3 6XG) to find out more 

about Anne Lister and her fascinating 

life. Included in the Hall’s admission 

price. No booking required, but 

limited numbers on tour so turn up 

early! Tour starts at 14.00 and ends 

around 15.30. For further information, 

telephone 01422 352246. 

Monday 21st May 







footwear. 

Wednesday 23rd May 




car park below the White House Pub 

off the A58 (beyond Ripponden) for 

an 8 mile walk along the Pennine 

Way before dropping into the valley 

to return via Warland and the 

Pennine Bridleway. 

Thursday 24th May 


Meet Alastair Bishop from ‘Walk It’ 

in St. James churchyard, Mytholm 

near Hebden Bridge at 10. 30 for a 

1.5 hour walk through Eaves Wood 

passing sites of old mills and Ted 

Hughes’ former home. For further 


01422 843215. 


Todmorden Carnival 

Come along to Centre Vale Park, 

Todmorden for an Olympic and 

Diamond Jubilee themed carnival. 

Parade starts at 12.30 on Sanworth 

Street followed by the event in the 

park. Admission: £3 adults £2 

child or pre-day tickets £1 per 

person. Also funfair Thursday 

24th to Monday 28th May. 


Peoples Park Jubilee 

Boat Regatta 

Come along to Peoples Park, Halifax 

(HX1 2TS) at 13.00 to make a boat out 

of recycled materials found around 

the park and enter into a race across 

the central fountain to win this year’s 

top prize. £1.50 charge. Dogs 

welcome if kept on a lead. 

For more information, contact 

Peter Oddy on 01422 365631. 


Cotton Deer Crow 

Meet Chris and Jan Buckley outside 

St Mary’s C.E. School (GR: 035213), 

Mill Bank, near Sowerby Bridge at 

10.30 for a 6 mile walk through 

Cotton Stones and Hubberton. 


17

June 2012 

Monday 4th June 


Open Day 



Halifax. Open 11.00-16.00 (last ascent 

15.30). £2 adults, children and 






Monday 4th and 18th June 






Routes vary depending on ability 

of those taking part but will be 


will often visit Beechwood Park and 

Shroggs Park. Contact the leader 

on 01422 244302 for further 





Monday 4th - 

Friday 8th June 

Hanging Basket and 

Container Workshop 

Come to Manor Heath Park, Halifax 

(HX1 3EA) to learn how to plant up a 

summer hanging basket or container. 

Workshops run every 30 minutes 

between 12.00 and 15.30 each day. 

Booking recommended contact 

Peter Oddy on 01422 365631 or e-mail 

peter.oddy@calderdale.gov.uk. 

Plants and materials supplied at cost 

to suit all pockets. Why not recycle 

last years basket and save money?! 

Wednesday 6th June 

Peoples Park 



Peoples Park, Halifax (HX1 2TS) at 

18.00 for chance to learn new 

gardening techniques and skills to 

help you get the best out of your own 

garden. Dogs welcome if kept on a 

lead. Contact Peter Oddy on 01422 

365631 or e-mail 

peter.oddy@calderdale.gov.uk for 

further information. 

Thursday 7th June 



See Thursday 5th April for details. 


Wind, Water and Wild 

Moorland above 

Wainstalls 

Meet Mike Barnett in the car park at 

Booth Cricket Club (parking courtesy 

of the Cricket Club) HX2 6TJ (Grid 

reference: 0L042274 at 10.15 for a 10 

mile walk around Cold Edge dams, 

Ovenden Moor windfarm and Fly 

Flatts reservoir. Contact the leader on 



Visit our Cragg Vale 

Brewery! 

Meet Jill Liddington from 

Mytholmroyd Walkers’ Action on the 


Station at 11.30 for a 6 mile walk up 

to Spa Bridge, crossing Paper Mill 

Bridge, and then enjoy the glorious 

views over picnic lunch (includes visit 

to Little Valley Brewery for tasting 

session).Bus back to Mytholmroyd 

(bring fare). 

18 19 

June 2012


Saturday 9th June 


Sowerby Bridge to 

Hebden Bridge 

Flat ride along the Calder Valley 

Cycleway to Hebden Bridge to 

celebrate the opening of the bike 

friendly Hebden Bridge Town Hall. 

Meet Sowerby Bridge Railway Station 

at 10.15 for a 10.30 start. Refreshments 

available at start and finish. Ring 0776 

332 8804 for more information. 

Monday 11th June 


See Monday 21st May for details. 


Stoodley Pike from 

Hebden Bridge 

Meet Alastair Bishop outside Hebden 

Bridge Visitor and Canal Centre, 

Hebden Bridge at 10.30 for a 7 mile 

walk to Horsehold, Stoodley Pike and 

Callis Bridge. For further details contact 

the leader on 01422 843215. 




Meet at Shibden Hall, Halifax (outside 

the cafe) (HX3 6XG) at 13.00 to go on 

a Nordic walk to the Beacon and 

back. Booking essential telephone 

01422 352246. Poles available for loan. 
















Todmorden 

Agricultural Show 

Come along to the 83rd annual show 

run by Todmorden Agricultural 

Society at Centre Vale Park, 

Todmorden and experience the 

sights and sounds of a traditional 

show with classes for cattle, ferrets, 

horses, pets and sheep and many 

other animals. Also in attendance 

will be Halifax Bee Keepers, West 

Pennine Wood Turners and Incredible 

Edible Todmorden. Tickets cost £7 for 

adults and £3 for children if bought 

on the day - reductions available if 

bought in advance. For more 

information, visit www.todshow.org or 

contact show secretary, Rob 

Goldthorpe on 01706 815648. 


Understanding Map 

and Compass 

Join Chris and Jan Buckley at Ogden 

Water for a session learning how to 

make sense of maps. 10.00 start. 

Booking essential, telephone 01422 

243761. Workshop includes some 

classroom based 

work plus a 4 mile 

walk to allow 

participants 

the chance to 

put the theory 

into practice. 

Cost: £25 per 

person. 

Sunday 17th June 


Open Day 










Tuesday 19th June 



See Tuesday 15th May for details. 




Meet Chris Sutcliffe at 10.30 opposite 

the Town Hall in Todmorden for a 7 ¾ 

mile linear walk up hill to join the 

Pennine Way visiting the iconic 

Stoodley Pike and following the 

pathway to Callis Bridge before 

returning to Todmorden via public 

transport (don’t forget your passes 

and/or bus fare). 


The Longest Day-Sunset 

over Shibden (we hope) 

(children aged 10+) 

Meet Alan Greenwood near the 

entrance to the top car park, 

Shibden Park(HX3 6XG) at 19.30 for a 

3.5 mile walk to watch the sunset 

over Halifax on the day of the 

summer solstice. N.B. Shibden Hall 

and Park car parks will be closed 

before the walk ends so you will need 

to find alternative parking. Bring a 

drink and a snack. For further 


0789 1624789. 

20 21 

June 2012


Thursday 21st June 

Towpath Walk 

See Thursday 17th May for details. 

Saturday 23rd June 


Stone Cutting and 

Shaping Course 

Learn the techniques of stone 

cutting, shaping cheek ends and 

corbelling; all technical skills used by 

dry stone wallers. Some previous 

experience or attendance at a Taster 

day would be of benefit. Bring safety 

boots, outdoor clothing and work 

gloves. Course takes place in 

Shibden Park, Halifax HX3 6XG from 

10.00-16.00. Charge £45 booking 

essential, 01422 352246. 

Saturday 23rd June 

Have You Pulled 

Recently? 

Meet Robin Dalton at the front of 

Clay House, West Vale (HX4 8AN) at 

either 10.00 or 13.00 to help clear 

North Dean Wood of Himalayan 

Balsam. Wear old, outdoor clothing 

and gardening gloves. 

Sunday 24th June 


See Sunday 20th May for details. 

Tuesday 26th June 


See Monday 21st May for details. 



See Thursday 24th May for details. 

Monday 2nd, 16th 

and 30th July 


See Monday 4th June for details. 

Wednesday 4th July 

Peoples Park 


See Wednesday 6th June for details. 


Valley Views 

Meet Chris Sutcliffe at 10.30 outside 

the The New Inn, Mount Tabor 

(please do not park in the pub car 

park) for a 7 mile walk taking in views 

over 3 different valleys, each with a 

different story to tell. 

July 2012 

Thursday 5th July 









leader on 01422 843215.Limited 













footwear. 

22 23


24 

Saturday 7th July 

The Wild West (Todmorden 

Centenary Way 1) 

Meet Alan Greenwood outside 

Walsden Railway Station at 09.45 for a 

9.5 mile walk covering part of the 

Todmorden Centenary Way. Walk 

ends at Todmorden Railway Station 

(train or bus fare needed to return to 

Walsden). Bring snacks and plenty to 

drink as well as lunch. For further 


0789 1624789. 


Shackleton Knoll 

Meet Alastair Bishop in Midgehole 

National Trust car park entrance at 

10.30 for a 6 mile walk to Walshaw 

and Lumb Bridge waterfalls. £5 car 

parking charge for people who 

aren’t National Trust members (car 

sharing recommended). For further 


01422 843215. 


Nordic Walking 

from Shibden to 

the Beacon 

See 14th June for details. 


Colourful Calderdale 2 

The Ugly Bug Ball 

Meet Chris Sutcliffe in Beechwood 

Park, north Halifax (in the car park off 

Heathy Lane) at 10.30 for a 2 hour 

stroll with your camera to photograph 

insects, flowers and trees. 


Big Summer Walk 

(short route) (longer route) 

Meet Ruth Wood at the main 

entrance to Todmorden Sports Centre, 

Todmorden at 12.30 for a choice of 

two walks around the park: 1 mile 

walk around the park or 2 mile walk 

around the park and woodlands. For 

further information, please contact 

the leader on 01422 284425.Walk 

organised by Age Concern UK 

Calderdale and Kirklees in partnership 

with Calderdale Council. 


Big Jubilee Sing 

Come and celebrate the Queens 

Diamond Jubilee with choirs from 

around Calderdale. Event organised 

by Calderdale’s Schools Music 

Service and Countryside Service. 

Meet at Crow Wood Park, Sowerby 

Bridge at 11.00. Song sheets provided 

so everyone can join in! For further 



Digging up the Past 

Festival of British 

Archaeology event. 

Come along to Stainland anytime 

between 10.00 and 16.00 to take part 

in a drop-in event with the Greater 

Elland Historical Society and 

Countryside Service staff. Follow the 

signs from Stainland car park (near 

the Red Lion pub) to the site of the 

digs. The dig will take place at the 

site of the old quarryman’s cottage. 

In addition there will be a simulated 

dig for children. 



Todmorden to Lumbutts 

and Mankinholes 

A more challenging ride going up 

to Lumbutts and Mankinholes. A 

few hills, but we will walk them if we 

have to! Quiet roads, 

fabulous views. Meet in 

Todmorden Railway 

Station car park at 

10.15 for a 10.30 start. 

Ring 0776 332 8804 for 

more information. 

Sunday 15th July 




about Anne Lister and her fascinating 

life. Included in the Hall’s admission 

price. No booking required, but 


early! Tour starts at 14.00. For further 


Tuesday 17th July 



See Tuesday 19th June for details. 


Perambulation 

along the Pennine Way 4 


the turning circle for Heptonstall, 

Bankfoot, on the A646 half a mile 

past Hebden Bridge heading towards 

Todmorden for a 7.5 mile walk that 

takes in a steep climb or two and 

open moorland. 


25



Towpath Walk 









Friday 20th July 














Saturday 21st July 


Taster Day 









Saturday 21st July 

Pole Lathe Turning 

Learn the craft of pole lathe turning 

at Shibden Park (HX3 6XG). A hands 

on beginners course that teaches 

people how to use the pole lathe, 

how to choose the correct wood for 

the job and how to complete a 

simple item using the pole lathe. 

Learn about the history and tools of 

this ancient craft. Charge: £15. 

Booking essential-telephone 01422 

352246. Session runs from 10.00-13.00. 

Sunday 22nd July 


Meet Iain Cameron at the base of 

Wainhouse Tower, King Cross, Halifax 

for a 2 hour guided walk of around 1 

mile which includes some hills. Walk 

starts from the base of the Tower at 

14.15. Access on foot from Wakefield 

Gate (off Skircoat Moor Road). 

Charge: £3 per person. Find out 

about John Edward Wainhouse, his 

life, his Tower and other properties 

connected with him and learn about 

his feud with Sir Henry Edwards. 

Walk organised by Calderdale 

Heritage Walks. 

Sunday 22nd July 


Open Day 

See Sunday 17th June for details. 


We’re Going on 

a Bear Hunt 

Meet at Shibden Hall Courtyard 

Halifax (HX3 6XG) at 10.30 for a fun 

session based on the best-selling 

book by Michael Rosen. Activities 

include storytelling, crafts and a walk. 

£4 per child or £2 for Passport to 

Leisure.holders. Tickets must be 

purchased in advance from Shelley 

Bullas. Please phone 01422 392638. 


Dragons and Damsels 

Meet Hugh Firman in the car park 

behind Cromwell House, Cromwell 

Bottom (off the A6025 between 

Elland and Brighouse) at 14.00 to 

explore the watery world of 

dragonflies and damselflies. 

26 27 

July 2012


Monday 23rd July to 

Friday 31st August 

Sport in the Park 

Call in at the Information Centre in 

Peoples Park, Halifax (HX1 2TS) 

anytime between 12.00 and 15.30 

to borrow sports equipment to use 

in the park with your friends and 

family. Equipment available for 

tennis, badminton, skipping, 

cricket, football and rounders. £1 

deposit per item (fully refundable 

on return of the equipment) or just 

bring your own equipment. Please 

note this is an unsupervised event. 

For further information, contact 

Peter Oddy on 01422 365631 or 


Monday 23rd July to 

Sunday 2nd September 

Sport and Sand 

in the Park 

Call in at the Jungle Experience, 

Manor Heath Park, Halifax (HX1 

3EA) anytime between 11.00 and 

15.30 to borrow sports equipment 

to use in the park with your friends 

and family. Equipment available 

for tennis, badminton, skipping, 

cricket, football and rounders. £1 

deposit per item (fully refundable 

on return of the equipment) or just 

bring your own equipment. In 

addition, the sand pit will be open 

for the duration of the school 

holidays. Why not come build a 

sand pit with your children? Please 

note this is an unsupervised event. 

For further information, contact 

Peter Oddy on 01422 365631 or 



Stream Dipping 

Join Julie Swift and Edward Ashman at 

Jerusalem Farm near Booth to learn 

more about freshwater minibeasts. 

Wellies essential plus a change of 

trousers and socks! Booking essential - 

please ring 01422 284415 to find out 

start time and reserve a place or email 

julie.swift@calderdale.gov.uk. 

Limited space so no playschemes 

please. £2.50 per child (£1.50 for 

Passport to Leisure holders). Bring 

midge repellent! 


The Gruffalo 

New for 2012! Meet at Shibden Hall 

Courtyard Halifax (HX3 6XG) at 10.30 

for a special Gruffalo storytelling 

session. Activities include storytelling, 

crafts and a walk. £4 per child or £2 for 

Passport to Leisure holders. Tickets must 

be purchased in advance from Shelley 



Geology in North 

Dean Wood 

Meet Alison Tymon from West Yorkshire 

Geology Trust at either 10.00 or 13.00 

at the front of Clay House, Clay House 

Park, West Vale for a short walk and 

family activities focussing on the 

geology of the local area. Free 

admission but donations welcome for 

West Yorkshire Geology Trust. 


Dog Day Afternoon 

RSPCA Dog Show 

Bring your pooch and take part in the 

fun dog show for dedicated dog 

owners. Starts at 12.00 on field above 

the lake in Shibden Park, Halifax (HX3 

6XG). Entry fees will be charged for 

each class. Event ends at 16.00. 

Event supports the RSPCA. 





near Hebden Bridge at 10.30 for a 





01422 843215. 

Tuesday 31st July 

Shark in the Park 


Halifax (HX3 6XG) at 10.30 for an 

action packed session based on the 

well loved book by Nick Sharratt. 

Activities include storytelling, crafts 

and a walk. £4 per child or £2 for 

Passport to Leisure holders. Tickets 

must be purchased in advance 

from Shelley Bullas. Please phone 

01422 392638. 

28 29 

July 2012

August 2012Saturday 4th August 

Wednesday 1st August 

Kite Making at Norland 

Drop in any time between 10.00 and 

12.00 or 13.00 and 15.00 to make a 

kite to fly on the moor. Park in 

Norland car park (next to the swings) 

and follow the signs to the kite 

making area. Cost £3 per child (£2 for 

Passport to Leisure holders). 



a Bear Hunt 


Halifax (HX3 6XG) at 10.30 for a fun 

session based on the best-selling 

book by Michael Rosen. Activities 


£4 per child or £2 for Passport to 

Leisure holders. Tickets must be 

purchased in advance from Shelley 



Peoples Park 



Peoples Park, Halifax at 18.00 for a 

chance to learn new gardening 

techniques and skills to help you get 

the best out of your own garden. Dogs 

welcome if kept on a lead. Contact 




Thursday 2nd August 



See Thursday 5th July for details. 

Woodland Day 

Come along to North Dean Woods, 

West Vale (HX4 8AN) to see 

demonstrations of traditional 

woodland management skills such as 

charcoal burning, turning and maybe 

have a go at some of them yourself. 

Also find out more about woodland 

management at North Dean and 

plans for improvements. Event 

directions signed from the front of 

Clay House. Runs from 10.00-16.00 

drop in anytime. Free of charge. 

Contact Robin Dalton on 01422 

284417 for more information. 

Monday 6th and 

20th August 






Routes vary depending on ability of 

those taking part but will be 









Monday 6th August 


Meet at Shibden Hall Courtyard Halifax 

(HX3 6XG) at 10.30 for an action 

packed session based on the well 

loved book by Nick Sharratt. Activities 


£4 per child or £2 for Passport to Leisure 

holders. Tickets must be purchased in 

advance from Shelley Bullas. Please 

phone 01422 392638. 

Tuesday 7th August 

The Gruffalo 

New for 2012! Meet at Shibden Hall 

Courtyard Halifax (HX3 6XG) at 10.30 

for a special Gruffalo storytelling 

session. Activities include storytelling, 

crafts and a walk. £4 per child or £2 for 

Passport to Leisure holders. Tickets must 

be purchased in advance from Shelley 


Wednesday 8th August 

Stream Dipping 

Join Julie Swift and Edward Ashman at 

Jerusalem Farm near Booth to learn 

more about freshwater minibeasts. 

Wellies essential plus a change of 

trousers and socks! Booking essential - 

please ring 01422 284415 to find out 

start time and reserve a place or 

e-mail julie.swift@calderdale.gov.uk. 

Limited space so no playschemes 

please. £2.50 per child (£1.50 for 

Passport to Leisure holders). Bring 

midge repellent! 

30 31

August 2012 

Thursday 9th August 

Minibeasts at 


Join Robin Dalton and Julie Swift at 

Ogden Water at either 10.00, 11.30, 

13.00 or 15.00 for a minibeast hunt in 

the woods. Cost £2.50 per child (£1.50 

for Passport to Leisure holders). 

Saturday 11th August 


Learn the craft of pole lathe turning at 

Shibden Hall (HX3 6XG). A hands on 

beginners course that teaches people 

how to use the pole lathe, how to 

choose the correct wood for the job 

and how to complete a simple item 

using the pole lathe. Charge: £15. 

Booking essential telephone 01422 



Kite Making 

Join Julie Swift and Peter Oddy at 

Manor Heath Park, Halifax (HX1 3EA) 

to make a kite to take home. Cost: £3 

per person (£2 for Passport to Leisure 

holders). Drop-in anytime between 

10.00 and 12.00 or 13.00 and 15.00. 

Contact Julie Swift on 01422 284415 

for further information or e-mail 

julie.swift@calderdale.gov.uk 



a Bear Hunt 

See Wednesday 1st August for details. 

Wednesday 15th August 

Sculptures in the Wood 

Join Robin Dalton and Julie Swift 

outside the visitor centre at Ogden 

Water at either 10.00 or 13.00 to make 

sculptures out of natural materials in 

the wood. Cost £2.50 per child (£1.50 

for Passport to Leisure holders). 


Towpath Walk 

See Thursday 19th July for details. 


Tudor Falconry Day 

Falconry and Tudor family day at 

Shibden Hall, Halifax (HX3 6XG). Birds 

of Prey, craft activities, pole lathe 

demonstrations, Tudor costume and 

customs in the grounds of this 600 

year old hall. Special admission price 

on day £7 adults, £3.50 concessions, 

£14 family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 

children). Event runs from 10.00-16.00. 

Friday 17th August 


See Monday 6th August for details. 


Wildlife in 

Hardcastle Crags 

and Crimsworth Dean 

Meet Bruce Hoyle from Halifax 

Scientific Society at 10.30 in 

Midgehole car park (charge for 

parking-don’t forget to bring money!), 

Hardcastle Crags (GR: SD988291) for 

a 3 mile walk through 

Hardcastle Crags 

and Crimsworth 

Dean. Donations 

appreciated to the 

Scientific Society. 

For more information, 

contact the leader on 

07914 528141. 


Rochdale Canal from 

Sowerby Bridge - 

Todmorden 

Meet Dave Wilson by the Lock Keeper 

Sculpture on Wharf Street, Sowerby 

Bridge at 10.00 for a 11.5 mile walk 

along the tow path. This walk will pass 

through the heart of the picturesque 

Calder Valley taking in the deepest 

lock in the country and the small 

towns along its route. The walk will 

finish close to the Summit section of 

the canal in Walsden, where walkers 

can stop and enjoy local fish and 

chips before catching a bus or train 

back home. Part of this year’s 

Rochdale Canal festival. 


Stoodley Pike 


Hebden Bridge Railway Station at 

10.30 for a 9 mile walk to Stoodley 

Pike and back. 

32 33 

August 2012

August 2012 

Tuesday 21st August 

The Gruffalo 

See Tuesday 7th August for details. 

Wednesday 22nd August 


a Bear Hunt 


Thursday 23rd August 


See Monday 6th August for details. 










01422 843215. 


Summer Pruning 

of Apples 

Learn the fundamentals of pruning 

fruit trees from the experts, and 

master the skill of pruning to obtain a 

good crop from your fruit trees. 

Outdoor clothing, work gloves and 

secateurs needed. Charge: £12. 

Booking essential call 01422 352246. 

Event runs from 10.00-12.00. Event 

held at Shibden Hall (HX3 6XG). 



Open Day 












See 22nd July for details. Walk led by 

Ed Westbrook. 

Saturday 1st September 


Learn the craft of pole lathe turning 

at Shibden Hall (HX3 6XG). A hands 

on beginners course that teaches 

people how to use the pole lathe, 

how to choose the correct wood for 

the job and how to complete a 

simple item using the pole lathe. 

Learn about the history and tools of 

this ancient craft. Charge: £15. 

Booking essential telephone 01422 


September 2012 

Monday 3rd and 

17th September 





for a walk around Ovenden. Routes 

vary depending on ability of those 

taking part but will be between 1 

and 4 miles long and will often visit 

Beechwood Park and Shroggs Park. 

Contact the leader on 01422 244302 

for further information. Some routes 

are accessible with pushchairs and 

wheelchairs-call the leader to 


34 35


Wednesday 5th September 

Peoples Park 



Thursday 6th September 





Bridge at 10.30 for a 1.5 mile walk 




leader on 01422 843215.Limited 




to try their hand at Nordic walking 

please book 1 week in advance. 


Bat Walk and Talk 

Meet Hugh Firman at 19.00 in the 

classroom at Jerusalem Farm near 

Booth for a talk followed by a walk 

round the woods to look for bats. 

Donations welcome to West Yorkshire 

Bat Group. 

Saturday 8th September 


Taster Day 

IYB 









Saturday 8th September 

and Sunday 9th September 


for Heritage Open 

Weekend 



about Anne Lister and her 

fascinating life. Special event for 

Heritage Open Weekend-free of 

charge! No booking required, but 


early! Tour starts at 14.00 and ends 

around 15.30. For further information, 

telephone 01422 352246. N.B. Hall 

admission is free all weekend. 

Wednesday 12th 

September 

Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the 

Year is co-owned by the Natural History 

Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine and is 

sponsored by Veolia Environnement. 

Every year, the Natural History Museum makes this 

spectacular celebration of the world's best wildlife 

photography available to venues across the globe 

by touring an exhibition of award-winning images. 

This year this prestigious exhibition will be on show at 

Bankfield Museum. 

We are inviting any budding photographers to take 

photographs of the wildlife in and around 

Calderdale with their digital cameras. We are holding 

a competition with a range of categories and the 

Perambulation along the 

Pennine Way 5 


top of the bends above Blake Dean 

Hostel, off the 

Slack-Colne Road 

(before the 

Packhorse 

Pub), for a 5.5 mile 

walk over the 

moorlands 

before returning 

down Alcomden 

Water. 

Veolia Environnement Wildlife 

Photography of the Year Exhibition 

15 September - 25 November 2012 

Bankfield Museum, Halifax. HX3 6HG 

'Dawn Stars' by Kah Kit Yoong 

(Australia) 

winners will be presented a print their image. We will also exhibit a selection 

of photographs in Halifax Visitor Centre and Art Gallery. 

For further information contact Bankfield Museum on 01422 354823/352334. 

36 37 

September 2012


Tuesday18th September 













September 

Walks from the Stations 1 

I Haven’t Been Here 

Before! 

Meet Iain Cameron outside Hebden 

Bridge Railway Station (GR 996268) at 

10.30 for a 6-7 mile walk to Horsehold, 

Jumble Hole and Lumb Bank. For 


leader on 0789 999 1414. 


September 

Colourful Calderdale 3 - 

Purple Haze 

Meet Chris Sutcliffe outside the 

Ogden Water visitor centre at 10.30 

for a slow paced walk up onto 

Ovenden Moor with the opportunity 

for plenty of photos, don’t forget your 

camera. Bring a drink and a snack. 


Towpath Walk 









Friday 21st September 

Bounding Out from 

Bankfield 


Bankfield Museum main entrance, 

Boothtown for a 5 mile walk up and 

into the Shibden Valley. Returning 

with plenty of time to look around the 

museum and displays. 










01422 843215. 

Friday 28th September 














Friday 28th September 

Visit our Cragg Vale 

Brewery! 

Meet Jill Liddington from 

Mytholmroyd Walkers’ Action on the 


Station at 11.30 for a 6 mile walk up 

to Spa Bridge, crossing Paper Mill 

Bridge, and then enjoy the glorious 

views over picnic lunch (includes visit 

to Little Valley Brewery for tasting 

session).Bus back to Mytholmroyd 

(bring fare). 

38 39 

September 2012

October 2012 

Monday 1st, 15th 

and 29th October 


Meet Mike Barnett outside Meet 

Mike Barnett outside Beechwood 

Medical Centre, Keighley Road, 

Ovenden at 13.00 for a walk around 

Ovenden. Routes vary depending 

on ability of those taking part but will 

be between 1 and 4 miles long and 


Shroggs Park. Contact the leader on 


Some routes are accessible with 

pushchairs and wheelchairs-call the 

leader to check before attending. 

Wednesday 3rd October 

Big Autumn Walk 

Meet Ruth Wood outside Halifax Train 

station at 10.30 for a 2-3 mile walk 

taking in the Hebble Trail and looking 

at the historic and industrial past of 

Halifax. Route not suitable for 

pushchairs but children welcome 

who can walk 2-3 miles or can be 

carried in a baby carrier. For further 


01422 284425. 

Thursday 4th October 



See Thursday 6th September for 

details. 

Saturday 6th October 

Crow Hill 


Hebden Bridge Railway Station at 

10.30 for a 7 mile walk from Hebden 

Bridge to Cock Hill, Crow Hill and 

Mytholmroyd. 

Wednesday 10th October 

Get the most out of your 

Digital Camera 

An Introduction to 

Photography 

The emphasis of this work shop will be 

on looking and thinking about 

photography as a form of visual 

communication, a visual art, rather 

than a technical pursuit. You will get 

more out of your camera by 

developing an understanding of light 

and how to capture it to best effect 

than you will by learning what all the 

controls do and no matter how 

good your camera is, unless you can 

actually see the “shot” and know 

how to compose for best effect your 

images will tend lack to impact. 

The workshop is suitable for all types 

of camera although when discussing 

actual camera controls etc. those 

with simpler point and shoot cameras 

need to appreciate their cameras 

will be somewhat limited. 

The workshop, which will be led by 

Jefferson Hammond LRPS. and will be 

held at Jerusalem Farm, near Booth 

from 09.30-15.00. Cost: £20. Booking 

essential: e-mail countryside 

@calderdale.gov.uk or contact the 

workshop leader on 01422 284433. 


Fungus the Bogey Man 

visits Wade Wood! 


Scientific Society at 10.15 for a 1 mile 

fungus foray around Wade Wood. 

Meet in the car park at Jerusalem 

Farm near Booth. Dogs welcome if 

kept on a lead. Donations to the 

Scientific Society gratefully received. 

For more information, contact the 

leader on 01422 348222 or 0771 

5005379. 

Tuesday 16th October 














-Short and Steep! 

Meet Iain Cameron outside 

Mytholmroyd Station (GR: 012258) at 

10.30 for a 6-7 mile walk to Erringden 

Moor and Cragg Vale. For more 


0789 9991414. 

40 41 

October 2012

October 2012 


Towpath Walk 









Friday 19th October 















Apple Day 

Apple day is an annual celebration 

and at Shibden Hall, Halifax (HX3 6XG) 

the day features juice making 

activities, children’s activities, apple 

identification, guided tours, produce, 

food and drink, music, storytelling, 

stalls and much more. If any 

organisation is interested in renting a 

stall to sell or promote event 

appropriate products /services e.g. 

Local food producers, groups 

promoting sustainability, wildlife, 

traditional crafts etc, please contact 

us on shibden.hall@calderdale.gov.uk. 

Event runs from 11.00-16.00. 

Events in park 

are free, 

activities in 

Hall included 

in usual 

admission price. 


Autumnwatch 

Meet Alan Greenwood in the car 


Cromwell Bottom , off the A6025 near 

Brighouse (Grid Reference: SE 123 

224) at 10.30 for a 6 mile walk looking 

for signs of autumn (route is a repeat 

of the Springwatch walk). For further 


0789 1624789. 


Perambulation along the 

Pennine Way 6 

Meet Chris Sutcliffe at 10.30 in the car 

park at Clough Foot, approx ½ mile 

past the Packhorse Pub off the Slack- 

Colne Road for a walk following the 

Pennine Way out of Calderdale to 

Top Withens before returning over 

moorlands and tracks. Distance: 8.5 

miles. 



See Thursday 27th September for 

details. 

Friday 26th October 

Museum 2 Museum 


the front of Shibden Hall, Halifax 

(HX3 6XG) for a 5 ½ mile walk from 

one museum, with lunch in the 

ground of another before returning 

via the Shibden Valley. 



Taster Day 



to be held in Shibden Park, Halifax. 

Includes the theory and practice of 

this ancient skill. Bring safety boots, 

outdoor clothing and work gloves. 

Charge £45 booking essential, call 

01422 352246. 

Wednesday 31st October 

Halloween tour of 

Shibden Estate 

Fireworks, fiends and frights on this 

ghostly tour of Shibden Estate, 

Halifax (HX3 6XG). Fancy dress, 

torches and warm clothing a must! 

Tour and fireworks start at 19.00. 

£1.50 per person, (£1 for Passport to 

Leisure holders) - train and Mereside 

cafe not included in admission 

charge. Keep your pets at home as 

there will be loud noises and flashes. 

No need to book. Ghost train and 

ghoulish Mereside cafe open from 

18.00 Event ends at 21.00. 

42 43 

October 2012

November 2012 

Thursday 1st November 









leader on 01422 843215. Limited 






Sunday 4th November 

Deserted in the Dean 

Meet David Nortcliffe at 10.00 for a 5 

mile (approx) walk on the edge of 

the high moor looking at old 

farmsteads abandoned perhaps 140 

years ago N. B. includes some 

moorland walking. Starts at Clough 

Foot parking area on Widdop Road 

approx 3¾ miles beyond Slack. 

Monday 5th and 

19th November 










Contact the leader on 01422 





Wednesday 7th November 

Colourful Calderdale 4 - 

Golden Brown 


the turning circle for Heptonstall, 

Bankfoot, on the A646 half a mile 

past Hebden Bridge heading towards 

Todmorden for a 4 mile slow paced 

walk through autumnal woodlands 

with plenty of stops for 

photographs. 

Thursday 15th November 

Towpath Walk 









Friday 16th November 










air and putsomething back into the 




Tuesday 20th November 












Wednesday 21st November 


From Head to Foot 

Meet Iain Cameron at Station Road, 

Luddendenfoot (GR: 037251) at 10.30 

for a 5.5-6.5 mile walk to Brearley, 

Midgely and Luddenden. For further 


0789 999 1414. 

Thursday 22nd November 









01422 843215. 

44 45 

November 2012

December 2012 

Monday 3rd, 17th 

and 31st December 















Thursday 6th December 








leader on 01422 843215. 

Friday 7th, 14th, 

21st December 

Willow Wreaths and 

Christmas Decorations 

Learn how to use willow to make a 

wreath or Christmas Star to decorate 

your home this Christmas. Natural 

dried materials and festive flair are 

combined into your own unique 

creation to take home. Booking 

essential, call 01422 352246. Cost: £8 

per person. Event runs from 12.30-14.00 

at Shibden Hall (HX3 6XG). Why not 

make a group booking for yourself 

and your friends, (including mince pies 

and a festive drink), at a time to suit 

you. £12 charge per person includes 

refreshments (min. 6 people). 

Tuesday 11th, 

Thursday 13th, 

Tuesday 18th and 


Christmas Wreath Making 

Learn how to make a traditional 

Christmas wreath to decorate your 

home at Shibden Hall, Halifax (HX3 

6XG), Greenery and festive flair are 

combined into your own unique 

creation to take home. Booking 

essential, call 01422 352246. £8 

charge. Session runs from 12.30- 

14.00.Why not make a group booking 

for yourself and your friends (including 

mince pies and a festive drink), at a 

time to suit you. £12 charge per 

person includes refreshments (min. 6 

people). 


December 

Big Winter Walk 

Meet Ruth Wood outside Halifax Town 

Hall at 10.30 for a 1.5 mile walk with a 

local history focus. For further 


01422 284425. 


Apple Pruning at Shibden 

Learn the fundamentals of pruning 

fruit trees at Shibden Hall (HX3 6XG). 

Expert advice from the Northern Fruit 

Group on how to obtain the best 

from your trees. Hands-on practice in 

Shibden’s fruit garden so please wear 

outdoor clothing and bring work 

gloves and secateurs. £12 charge. 

Booking essential, call 01422 352246. 

Session runs from 10.00-12.30. 

46 47 

December 2012

December 2012 

Tuesday 18th December 

Ogden Water Practical 

Sessions 











Towpath Walk 









Friday 21st December 

Woods and Hill Practical 

See Friday 16th November for details. 










01422 843215. 

Thursday 3rd January 








leader on 01422 843215. 

Monday 7th 

and 21st January 






Routes vary depending on ability of 

those taking part but will be 

between 1 and 4 miles long and will 

often visit Beechwood Park and 





wheelchairs call the leader to 


January 2013 

Tuesday 15th January 












Wednesday 16th January 


South to the Moor 

Meet Iain Cameron outside Sowerby 

Bridge Station (GR: 063235) at 10.30 

for a 6-7 mile walk to Norland Moor. 


leader on 07899991414. 

48 49

January 2013 

Thursday 17th January 

Towpath Walk 









Friday 18th January 

Warley Walkabout 


car park at the junction of Warley 

Town Lane and Paradise Lane, 

Warley for a 3 ¼ miles stroll to the 

north-west of the village. Bring a drink 

and a snack. 

Thursday 24th January 









01422 843215. 

Friday 25th January 














Monday 4th 

and 18th February 













pushchairs and wheelchairs call the 


Thursday 7th February 








leader on 01422 843215. 

February 2013 

Tuesday 12th February 












Friday 15th February 



See Friday 25th January for details. 

50 51

February 2013 

52 

Wednesday 20th February 


A Bit Over the Top 

Meet Iain Cameron outside Halifax 

Railway Station (GR: 097249) at 10.30 

for a 6-7 mile walk to Southowram 

and Beacon Hill. For more 


0789 999 1414. 

Thursday 21st February 

Towpath Walk 









Wednesday 27th February 

Todmorden to 

Hebden Bridge 

(with the train taking the strain back) 


the front of Todmorden Town Hall to 

head uphill and over dale to Hebden 

Bridge, via Stoodley Pike. 7 miles. 

Return to Todmorden via train so 

don’t forget your fare! 

Thursday 28th February 









01422 843215. 

Monday 4th 

and 18th March 











244302 for further information. Some 

routes are accessible with 

pushchairs and wheelchairs call the 


Thursday 7th March and 

Saturday 9th March 

Apple Grafting Course 

Learn the fundamentals of grafting 

fruit trees. With expert advice from 

the Northern Fruit Group, learn how 

to graft your own apple tree (for you 

to take home). Outdoor clothing, 

work gloves and a sharp knife 

essential. £18 charge. Booking 

essential, call 01422 352246. Session 

runs from 10.00-13.00 at Shibden Hall 

(HX3 6XG) . 

March 2013 

Thursday 7th March 








leader on 01422 843215. 

Saturday 9th March 

Chisley Stones and 

Great Rock 

Meet Chris and Jan Buckley outside St 

James Church, Mytholm, near 

Hebden Bridge (GR: 984274) at 10.30 

for a 6.5 mile walk around Blackshaw 

Head. 

53

March 2013 

54 

Sunday 10th March 

Baskets for Mothers Day 

Drop in anytime between 12.00 and 

15.30 to plant up a basket to give to 

your Mum on Mothers Day. Meet at 

the Jungle Experience in Manor 

Heath Park, Halifax. Materials supplies 

at cost to suit all pockets. Contact 




Tuesday 12th March 

Calderdale Ponds and 

their Wildlife (Talk) 

In this illustrated presentation, Hugh 

Firman will describe the variety of 

ponds in Calderdale and their special 

wildlife. 19.15 prompt at Halifax 

Central Library. Talk hosted by Halifax 

Scientific Society. 















Sunday 17th March 

Frogs, Toads and Newts 

at Cromwell Bottom 


Scientific Society at 10.15 in the car 


Cromwell Bottom (off the A6025 

Elland-Brighouse Road) GR:SE124224 

for a 2.5 mile walk around Tag Cut 

and Brookfoot Loop to look for 

amphibians and spawn. Dogs 

welcome if kept on a lead. 

Donations to Scientific Society 

appreciated. For more information, 

contact the leader on 01422 348222 

or 0771 500 5379. 

Tuesday 19th March 












Wednesday 20th March 


It Used to be Near Here? 

Meet Iain Cameron at 10.30 on Elland 

Bridge, Elland (GR: 106213) for a 6-7 

mile walk to Southowram and Siddal. 


leader on 0789 999 1414. 

Thursday 21st March 

Towpath Walk 









Wednesday 27th March 

Gorpley Clough and 

Cornholme (Todmorden 

Centenary Way 2) 

Meet Alan Greenwood at 10.15 

outside Todmorden Railway Station for 

a 9.5 mile walk around more of the 

route of the Centenary Way. Walk 

ends at Cornholme (bus fare needed 

back to Todmorden). Bring a hot drink 

and lunch. For further information, 

contact the leader on 0789 1624789. 

Thursday 28th March 


See Thursday 28th February for 

details. 


A Walk with Toads! 

Meet Nicola Salter at Tinker Bank 

Wood (top of road to Hebden Hey 

Scout Hut), Lee Wood Road, 

Heptonstall at 19.00 for a 2 mile linear 

walk along a woodland road, 

identifying, recording numbers and 

lifting toads and newts off the road to 

safety. Please bring a torch and 

warm clothing. Limited number of Hi 

Vis jackets available to borrow but 

please bring light reflective strips if 

you have them and a warm drink. For 


leader on 0771 7466833.N.B. There is 

no parking at the start point-please 

park in Heptonstall and walk down or 

Hebden Bridge and walk up. 

Sunday 31st March 

Ups and Downs in our 

Rural Fringe 

Meet David Nortcliffe at 10.00 for a 5 

mile (approx) walk exploring routes 

not too far from suburbia, but still with 

a country feel. Starts from the car 

park opposite Hipperholme Post 

Office (near A 58 / A 649 junction). 

March 2013 

55

Wildside 2012 -13.pdf - Ogden Water

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?