Guided walks
June 2012
Monday 4th and 18th June
Walk it together: Ovenden Health walk
Meet Mike Barnett outside Beechwood Medical Centre, Keighley Road, Ovenden at 1pm 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 push chairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending.
Details
- Easy walk on level paths
- Bus available to near starting point
- Sorry, no dogs with the exception of guide or hearing dogs.
Thursday 7th June
Walk it together: Hebden Water circuit (PLUS Nordic walk)
Meet Alastair Bishop outside Valley Road Group Practice, Hebden Bridge at 10.30am for a 1.5 hour walk around Hebden Water. Two steep gradients, to be taken slowly.
For further information, contact the 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 walking please book 1 week in advance.
Details
- Easy walk / some climbing
- Bus available to near starting point
- Train available to near starting point
- Particularly suitable for families (strictly no unaccompanied children).
Friday 8th June
Wind, Water and Wild Woodland 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 10.15am for a 10 mile walk around Cold Edge dams, Ovenden Moor wind farm and Fly Flatts reservoir.
Contact the leader on 01422 244302 for further information.
Details
- Harder walk for experienced walkers
- Bus available to near starting point
- Bring lunch
- Sorry, no dogs with the exception of guide or hearing dogs.
Friday 8th June
Visit our Cragg Vale Brewery!
Meet Jill Liddington from Mytholmroyd Walkers’ Action on the Manchester platform at Mytholmroyd Station at 11.30am 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).
Details
- Moderate walk for anyone reasonably active
- Bus available to near starting point
- Train available to near starting point
- Bring lunch.
Monday 11th June
Shibden Health walk
Meet a Shibden Ranger outside the cafe at Shibden Hall, Halifax (HX3 6XG) at 1pm for a walk round the park.
All abilities welcome. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
Details
- Easy walk, some climbing
- 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|
- Sorry, no dogs with the exception of guide or hearing dogs
- Shibden Park is a Green Flag Award|park.
Wednesday 13th June
Stoodley Pike from Hebden Bridge
Meet Alastair Bishop outside Hebden Bridge Visitor and Canal Centre, Hebden Bridge at 10.30am for a 7 mile walk to Horsehold, Stoodley Pike and Callis Bridge.
For further details contact the leader on 01422 843215.
Details
- Harder walk for experienced walkers
- Bus available to near starting point
To plan your journey using public transport, use the Route Planner at Transport Direct: Route Planner: Hebden Bridge Visitor and Canal Centre| - Train available to near starting point
- Bring lunch
- Sorry, no dogs with the exception of guide or hearing dogs.
Thursday 14th June
Nordic Walking from Shibden to the Beacon
Meet at Shibden Hall, Halifax (outside the cafe) (HX3 6XG) at 1pm to go on a Nordic walk to the Beacon and back.
Booking essential telephone 01422 352246. Poles available for loan.
Details
- Moderate walk for anyone reasonably active
- Sorry, no dogs with the exception of guide or hearing dogs
- Shibden Park is a Green Flag Award| park.
Wednesday 20th June
Perambulation along the Pennine Way 3
Meet Chris Sutcliffe at 10.30am opposite the Town Hall in Todmorden for a 7 and 3 quarter 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).
Details
- Moderate walk for anyone reasonably active
- Bus available to near starting point
- Train available to near starting point
- Bring lunch
- Sorry, no dogs with the exception of guide or hearing dogs.
Wednesday 20th June
The Longest Day - Sunset over Shibden (we hope)
Only for children aged 10+
Meet Alan Greenwood near the entrance to the top car park, Shibden Park, Halifax (HX3 6XG) at 7.30pm 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 information, contact the leader on 07891 624789.
Details
- Moderate walk for anyone reasonably active
- Bus available to near starting point
- Sorry, no dogs with the exception of guide or hearing dogs
- Particularly suitable for families (strictly no unaccompanied children)
- Shibden Park is a Green Flag Award| park.
Thursday 21st June
Walk it together: Towpath walk
Meet Alastair Bishop from 'Walk It!’ outside Hebden Bridge Visitor Centre at 10.30am 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.
Details
- Easy walk on level paths
- Bus available to near starting point
- To plan your journey using public transport, use the Route Planner at Transport Direct: Route Planner: Hebden Bridge Visitor and Canal Centre|
- Train available to near starting point.
Tuesday 26th June
Shibden Health walk
Meet a Shibden Ranger outside the cafe at Shibden Hall, Halifax (HX3 6XG) at 1pm for a walk round the park.
All abilities welcome. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
Details
- Easy walk, some climbing
- 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| - Sorry, no dogs with the exception of guide or hearing dogs
- Shibden Park is a Green Flag Award|park.
Thursday 28th June
Walk it together: Eaves and Leaves
Meet Alastair Bishop from ‘Walk It’ in St. James churchyard, Mytholm near Hebden Bridge at 10.30am 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.
Details
- Easy walk, some climbing
- Bus available to near starting point
- Train available to near starting point.
