By the 1860s, the old reservoir had fallen out of use. 12. Our guide covers five waterside walks in the Huddersfield area that offer spectacular views and/or the chance to really see autumn at its best. Click to find activity guidance by region. Look out for interactive interpretation panels explaining the history of the canal. Black Moss, Swellands, Wessenden & Black Hill... Marsden Moor Circular Route | Marsden Moor Circular Route, Marsden Moor Circular | Marsden Moor Circular Route, Black Hill Circular | Black Hill Circular. Lees Mill, 1865. Reviewed 9 October 2019. lillibet2018, Knaresborough, United Kingdom. Try the Bull’s Head or Will’s ‘O’ Nat’s on Blackmoorfoot Road. Wonderful, end-terrace, Grade II listed cottage overlooking the Holme Valley in the village of Netherton. After a warm September and early October, autumn has really set in. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW. Starting from the car park on the north side of the river – head over the road (B6265) and down the road opposite Before this road bends to the right, there is a footpath that takes you straight on Visit the GetOutside Hub for challenges, activities, ideas and inspiration. 10 Sandhills Cottages. Continue up HolmeLane under the viaduct and turn right 3 along the side of Slaithwaite reservoir, the side of the reservoir and continue straight aheadon the path slopingup through the woods.You may wish 4 The textile Mill built in 1790 was demolished in 1977. The route drops gently across moorland with stunning views all the way to Deer Hill reservoir on the outskirts of Meltham. 7 Look under the bridge and see another bridge. The walk is 3 miles long and a podcast is available to accompany the route. OS Explorer map 288 (Bradford & Huddersfield) Car (Parking) Stiles. At the road turn left and walk downhill passing Two Gates Primary School on the right. The climb away from the brook is inevitably "very soft" underfoot. Blackmoorfoot Reservoir, between Meltham and Slaithwaite. ɪ t / (Old Norse: Timber-fell clearing), is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England. It is an excellent walk. Approximately one mile after passing through Slaithwaite there is a garage on the left opposite West Slaithwaite Road, turn down this road. Follow the tarmac road which goes around the reservoir, continuing on downhill to a distinctive left hand bend after you leave the water. Slaithwaite in the Colne Valley Huddersfield West Yorkshire Swinsty Reservoir walk . Digley offers a varied walk alongside woods, through fields and the edge of the moor, with plenty of lovely scenery along the way. 10.5 miles/17.5km. Use OS Maps to see more detail including footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and rights of way. If you make it that far, The Riverhead Brewery Tap in Marsden offers beers brewed on site and highly-rated grub. The Five Reservoir Stride is another walk featured on walkridesouthpennines.co.uk (here it is). 75 22. 12 Milestone 2, by Lingards Road. 13 Lingard Steps. Slaithwaite / ˈ s l æ θ. w eɪ t /, locally slaithwaite / ˈ s l aʊ. Anyway, I set off along the canal just before 11am and was again snapping away with my camera. Go through the gate onto a footpath which ultimately takes you along the right (south) side of Slaithwaite Reservoir. The path includes a waterside stroll along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal at the start, a stretch through Slaithwaite Moor and views of the picturesque Butterley Reservoir near Netherley. Woodburning stove. The path includes a waterside stroll along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal at the start, a stretch through Slaithwaite Moor and views of the picturesque Butterley Reservoir near Netherley. Height Gain. Situated between Meltham and Slaithwaite, this neat reservoir stands high on the hills offering scenic views. Go through the gate into a passageway between two gardens which becomes a short driveway before meeting a road. All ground floor. It is essential to book a place for either walk, call 01484 847016 for details. Slaithwaite (locally pronounced Slawit, old Norse for timber-fell clearing) is a village with many old mills that once spun woollens, cotton and silk. Holmdale Cottage, in NETHERTON, YORKSHIRE Country: England Huddersfield Narrow Canal - A 3 mile linear walk between the stations at Slaithwaite and Marsden. How will 'all you can eat' buffets re-open under social distancing guidelines? This circular walks starts in Holmfirth and follows the River Holme to Thongsbridge, then crosses the main A 6024 road and climbs up through Hagg Wood to Honley. Perth, Australia. The Standedge Trail is 16 km (10 miles) of rough terrain and is estimated to take six hours. So good, in fact, that I couldn’t resist adding distance to it as I was on my way. Slaithwaite Reservoir Note the colourful metal plates on the bridge railing giving various information about the area. There is a relatively easy start, followed by a gradient. Access car Parking at blackmoorfoot is on the roadside on reservoir road near point 1 - please park carefully and have consideration for other road users. The Huddersfield Narrow Canal is an inland waterway in northern England.It runs just under 20 miles (32 km) from Lock 1E at the rear of the University of Huddersfield campus, near Aspley Basin in Huddersfield, to the junction with the Ashton Canal at Whitelands Basin in Ashton-under-Lyne.It crosses the Pennines by means of 74 locks and the Standedge Tunnel Home; Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. 44m. Norland Moor . When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sign up to receive the very best of OS and its group of companies, straight to you by email & post. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2. On reaching the road, turn right, cross over and Continue up HolmeLane under the viaduct and turn right 3 along the side of Slaithwaite reservoir, ... walk is to the left, an easier route to Cop Hill, but our walk turns right. Here, we left the towpath and headed for Upper Clough on our way to Blackmoorfoot reservoir. Merrydale has a wide variety of plants and animals that make the place so special. Scroll down for photos and a description of the walk.... Stalybridge. On reaching the road, turn right, cross over and then turn left into Blakeholme Close. Slaithwaite / ˈ s l æ θ. w eɪ t /, locally slaithwaite / ˈ s l aʊ. It is also forested and tree lined on two sides. The walk begins and ends at Golcar, passing Linthwaite, Slaithwaite and Marsden on the way. 3 Slaithwaite Reservoir Walkway. At the end of the walkway, turn left along the side of the reservoir and continue straight ahead on the path sloping up through the woods. Grade. Lovely barn conversion on the edge of the Peak District National Park in the village of Diggle. 462m. The full length of this Colne Valley Walk is just eight miles - from Huddersfield to the Standedge Tunnel above Marsden. Meet Alan Hinkes - Mountaineer, adventurer & environmentalist who loves being in the hills. The walk begins and ends at Golcar, passing Linthwaite, Slaithwaite and Marsden on the way. Eco-friendly. 5 Merrydale Steps. Sparth Reservoir is a small body of water at the northern end of the Peak District. Scar House Reservoir walk Situated at the head of Nidderdale, this often wild yet beautiful area can be explored using this circular route around the water. Review Highlights “Pack Horse Track. 1. Climb the path aroundMerrydale Fold. 15 Lock 31. 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