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Countryside services

Introduction

The high grit stone moorland plateaux, with their deeply incised and heavily wooded valleys dominate the western areas of Calderdale. The importance of this area as a haven for wildlife is seen in the South Pennine statutory designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

In contrast to the high dramatic moors of the west, eastern Calderdale presents a more gentle landscape. Whilst much of eastern Calderdale is built-up, it still retains many areas of semi-natural green space rich in wildlife.

Throughout the entire Calderdale district, one will find the rich industrial heritage left by the industrial revolution. From small hill top villages of which many are unchanged and unspoilt, through the woodland cloughs with their hidden ruins of bygone industrial activity to the latter stages of industrialisation along the areas main valleys, it can be said that travelling through the landscape of Calderdale is to travel through history itself.

It is the role of Countryside Services to protect, enhance and promote knowledge and understanding of this unique and rich natural environment.

The service also organises an annual programme of Guided walks .

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