Guided walks

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 10.30am.

Cost: £1 (free for Passport to Leisure holders).

For information, contact Ben Lawrence on 01422 392620.

Details

• Easy walk on level paths
• Bus available to near starting point
  To plan your trip to Shibden Hall using public transport, use the Route Planner at Transport Direct: Route Planner: Shibden Hall and Park|
• Wheelchair and pushchair accessible
• 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.

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 5.30am (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.

Details

• Easy walk on level paths
• Sorry, no dogs with the exception of guide or hearing dogs
• Shibden Park is a Green Flag Award| park.

Thursday 3rd May
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).

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 2.15pm. 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 1pm until 2.30pm for those who wish to climb to the top (additional charge). Walk organised by Calderdale Heritage Walks.

Details

• Moderate walk for anyone reasonably active
• Bus available to near starting point.

Monday 7th and 21st May
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.

Wednesday 9th May
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

• 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.

Saturday 12th May
Glorious Bluebell Woods!

Meet Steve Blacksmith from Halifax Scientific Society at 1.30pm 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 07715 005379.

Details

• Easy walk, some climbing
• Bus available to near starting point
• Bring lunch
• Particularly suitable for families (strictly no unaccompanied children)
• Walk visits Local Nature Reserve.

Saturday 12th May
The Magic of Broadhead Clough-Cragg Vale

Meet Julian Harber from Mytholmroyd Walkers Action on the Manchester platform at Mytholmroyd Station at 1pm 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.

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)
  Please ensure children are aged 7+
• Walk visits Local Nature Reserve.

Tuesday 15th May
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 17th May
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.

Saturday 19th May
The Haunts of the Cragg Vale Coiners

Meet Julian Harber from Mytholmroyd Walkers Action on the Manchester platform on Mytholmroyd Station at 11am 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.

Details

• Harder walk for experienced walkers
• Bus available to near starting point
• Train available to near starting point
• Bring lunch.

Monday 21st May
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 23rd May
Perambulation along the Pennine Way 2

Meet Chris Sutcliffe at 10.30am at the 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.

Details

• Harder walk for experienced walkers
• Bring lunch
• Sorry, no dogs with the exception of guide or hearing dogs.

Thursday 24th May
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.

Sunday 27th May
Cotton Deer Crow

Meet Chris and Jan Buckley outside St Mary’s C.E. School (GR: 035213), Mill Bank, near Sowerby Bridge at 10.30am for a 6 mile walk through Cotton Stones and Hubberton.

Details

• Harder walk for experienced walkers
• Bring lunch.