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   All strolls will start off at 10.30 am.

Always contact the walk leader prior to joining the walk as changes sometimes occur.

 

Strolls on the first Thursday of the month as follows; -

Apr 2nd                         Scapegoat Hill.  An easy 3 mile walk lead by Colin Billington which has extensive views including of the M62.  Refreshment may be taken at the Scape House Inn.

 

May7th                         Hardcastle Crags and Gibson Mill a 3 mile woodland walk lead by Colin Billington. Through shaded woods and by Hebden Water.  Parking in National Trust Clough Hole pay & display car park on Widdop Road, through Hebden Bridge.  Refreshment can possibly be taken in Muddy Boots Café at Gibson Mill or down in Hebden Bridge.

 

June 4th                       Netherton, South Crossland and Dean Wood a 2 and half miles walk lead by Colin Billington.  Cars may be parked in Henry Frederick Avenue, by the Beaumont Arms.  It is a pleasant circular route offering a variety of scenery, taking in village street, farmland and woodland. Refreshment may be taken at the Beaumont Arms.

 

July 2nd                       Stainland and Holywell Green a 3 mile circular walk lead by Margaret Ratcliffe.   Starting in Stainland passing though Holywell Green, with views over Calderdale. Parking and refreshments at The Red Lion. (N.B. the 539 10.00 am bus from Huddersfield  passes the Red Lion at 10.27am)

 

Aug 6th                        Marsden a 3 miles lead by Colin Billington.  Starting at Marsden rail station along the canal and up to Green Owlers Clough and back through Hey Green.  Parking by the rail station and refreshments can be taken at Tunnel End Inn.

 

Sept 3rd                       Barkisland and Black Brook a 3 miles circular walk lead by Margaret Ratcliffe.  Starting by the Barkisland Hall on Saddleworth Road. A pleasant circular walk  passing old mills and older large houses in a country setting. Cars can be parked  in Saddleworth Road near Horton Close.  Refreshment may be taken in Barkisland.

 

Oct 1st                         No walk due to Fellowship holiday to Southport.

 

Nov 5th                       Slaithwaite and Linthwaite a 3 mile lead by George Parton.   Starting on Carr Lane, Slaithwaite passing though Slaithwaite and then up to Linthwaite returning by the canal to Slaithwaite, where refreshments may be taken.  Car Park off Old Bank.

 

2010

Feb 4th                        Yorkshire Sculpture Park 2.5 miles lead by Colin Billington.  This walk starts from the car park at the Sculpture Park, where there is a charge.  Refreshments may be taken at facilities in the park.

 

Mar 4th                        Merridale 2.5 miles lead by George Parton. This walk starts in Slaithwaite from the Cark Park off Old Bank. Refreshments may be taken in Slaithwaite

 

Apr 1st                         Fixby Delight around 3 miles lead by by Colin Billington.  This walk starts from Lightridge Road near Jilley Royd Lane, where cars may be parked (Near Fixby Junior School).  Refreshments may be taken at the Clough House Inn.

 

Note: Clothing should be adequate to keep you warm and dry under all conditions, since even in summer the weather can quickly turn cold and wet, particularly on the exposed hills and moors.   Footwear should be strong and waterproof since some paths can be boggy, wet or muddy in places. Walkers taking part do so entirely at their own risk and are requested to keep behind the Leader unless otherwise requested.

 If anyone has a mobile phone, please bring it on the walk. 

If you are interested please e-mail huddnhsrf@yahoo.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Last modified:28-08-2009

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