Guided walks

Sunday 3rd April
Family walk from Shibden Hall

Meet Jan and Chris Buckley at 10.30 in Shibden Park, Halifax (bottom car park – near Mereside) for a 3 mile walk on the Magna Via to Beacon Hill. Involves a steep climb.

Details

• Easy / moderate walk
• Bus available to near starting point:
  To plan your journey using public transport, use the Route Planner at Transport Direct: Route Planner: Shibden Hall and Park|
• Suitable for families
• Visits a Local Nature Reserve
• Shibden Park is a Green Flag Award| park.

Friday 8th April
Ogden Water around and back

Meet Moy Cash and Paul Birchall outside Mixenden Outdoor Centre, Clough Lane, Mixenden HX2 8SN at 10.00 for a circular 4 mile (approximately) walk which includes some stiles and uphill sections.

Details

• Easy / moderate walk
• Bus available to near starting point
• Bring packed lunch
• Visits a Local Nature Reserve
• Ogden Water is a Green Flag Award| winning park.

Monday 11th April
Walk it together health walk

Meet Jean Butler outside Keighley Road Surgery, Keighley Road, Illingworth at 13.00 for a 2-3 mile walk.

Health walks take place 2^nd and 4^th Monday of each month. Route varies; walks visit Mixenden, Bradshaw and Ogden.

Note: Walks may be cancelled at short notice in poor weather. Please ring 01422 281529.

Details

• Easy / moderate walk
• Bus available to near starting point.

Thursday 14th April
The big Springtime walks

Join Iain Cameron from Calderdale Countryside Service, Ruth Wood from the Upbeat team and Anne Cuthbert from Age Concern Calderdale and Kirklees for two walks from Manor Heath Park, Halifax (HX1 3EA) run in partnership with Age UK Calderdale.

Choose from a 1 mile easy stroll round the park (suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs) or a longer 2-3 mile walk exploring the local area. Walks start from outside the Jungle Experience at 13.00.

Bring a container / pot and plant it up with herbs grown at Manor Heath after the walk if you wish and take it home with you (no charge). If you need any further information, please contact Ruth on 01422 284425 or Anne on 01422 252040.

Details

• 1 mile walk: easy, 2-3 mile walk: easy / moderate
• Bus available to near starting point
• Suitable for families
• Sorry, no dogs with exception of guide or hearing dogs
• Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience is a must see Green Flag Award| Gold Award winning park.

Friday 15th April
A walk to Shibden! To the beacon and back

A series of walks led by the Shibden Estate rangers, starting at various points but always ending in the Shibden cafe for soup, sandwiches and a drink!

Meet in the top car park, Shibden Park, Halifax at 11.00. Walk will last approximately 1.5 hours and is aimed at adults. Routes will allow for public transport back to the start where necessary.

Booking essential. For more information or to book please contact 01422 352246 Cost: £7 - includes soup, sandwich and drink.

Details

• Easy / moderate walk
• Bus available to near starting point:
  To plan your journey using public transport, use the Route Planner at Transport Direct: Route Planner: Shibden Hall and Park|

Sunday 17th April
Rocks and waterfalls in Gorpley Clough

Meet Alison Tymon from West Yorkshire Geology Trust in the car park at the foot of Gorpley Clough, Bacup Road, Todmorden at 14.00 for a 1 mile walk to find out how rocks have created the waterfalls and landscapes.

Paths might be slippery in places - please wear suitable footwear.

Details

• Easy / moderate walk
• Bus available to near starting point
• Suitable for families
• Walk visits Local Nature Reserve
• To promote International Year of Forests 2011|.

Wednesday 20th April
Calderdale Way 1

Meet Alan Greenwood at 10.30 in Halifax Bus Station for the 10.35 bus to Wainstalls (stand C4 at time of going to press).

Begin the Calderdale Way with an 8.2 miles walk from Wainstalls back to Halifax via the Shibden Valley. Bus fare needed for trip from Halifax to Wainstalls.

Details

• Moderate / hard walk
• Bus or train available to near starting point
• Bring packed lunch
• Sorry, no dogs with the exception of guide or hearing dogs.

Friday 22nd April
Widdop Reservoir and its wildlife

Meet Steve Blacksmith from Halifax Scientific Society in Clough Foot car park just past the Packhorse pub on the Slack - Colne Road at 11.00.

4 mile walk over turf paths (some road walking) to appreciate the scenery, birds and investigate one of the highest known toad colonies. Donations welcome to Halifax Scientific Society.

Details

• Moderate / hard walk
• Bring packed lunch
• Sorry, no dogs with the exception of guide or hearing dogs.

Monday 25th April
Walk it together health walk

Meet Jean Butler outside Keighley Road Surgery, Keighley Road, Illingworth at 13.00 for a 2-3 mile walk.

Health walks take place 2^nd and 4^th Monday of each month. Route varies; walks visit Mixenden, Bradshaw and Ogden.

Note: Walks may be cancelled at short notice in poor weather. Please ring 01422 281529.

Details

• Easy / moderate walk
• Bus available to near starting point.

Tuesday 26th April
What’s about Warley?

Meet Iain Cameron outside the Maypole pub, Warley at 13.30 for a 5 mile walk to Butts Green and Newlands.

Details

• Moderate walk
• Bus available to near starting point
• Sorry, no dogs with the exception of guide or hearing dogs.