Parks and open spaces
Outdoor events
- 27 May 2013
Heritage Walk: The Wainhouse Trail - 01 June 2013
Dry stone walling taster day
Allotment gardens
Calderdale Council owns a number of allotment gardens across the borough. These can be used to grow soft fruit, vegetables and herbs.
Cycle routes and facilities
Find out where to ride, from the mountain bike epic 48 mile Mary Townley Loop to the recently resurfaced canal towpath, we will show you the best riding in Calderdale and the facilities available.
Fishing
Information on fishing licensing and rights of access to fish from Council land.
Guided walks
A comprehensive programme of guided walks organised by Calderdale Council's Countryside Service.
Nature reserves
Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are for both people and wildlife. They are places with wildlife or geological features that are of special interest locally.
Outdoor gyms
A brief introduction to the outdoor gyms around Calderdale, including the locations and types of equipment.
Parks
Spread throughout Calderdale, numerous parks and open spaces are just waiting to be discovered.
Paths and bridleways
Calderdale has a rich heritage of well-marked and maintained paths to explore. Of extra benefit are the long-distance routes which pass through the area.
Play areas
In Calderdale there are 120 play areas, many of which have been refurbished with funding from the national Playbuilder scheme.
Sports pitch and facility hire
Sports pitches are available for hire either for a "one off" activity or for a season.
Stories from the soil: Self-guided walks
A series of self-guided walks starting from Calderdale Libraries and looking at the flora and fauna of the area.
Tree preservation orders (TPOs)
Calderdale Council helps to protect trees and woodland through the use of tree preservation orders (TPOs). Find out more here.
