Welcome to River Holme Connections
From its source on the moorlands above Holmfirth the River Holme and its tributaries flow north, meandering through some of Yorkshire’s most captivating landscapes before joining the River Colne, at Aspley near Huddersfield town centre.
Rich in history and heritage, and teeming with wildlife, the River Holme provides wellbeing opportunities for young and old. It can be a place for leisure and recreation, or somewhere to relax and connect with nature, but it needs looking after.
Working together, we want to make the River Holme catchment a better place for people and wildlife.
Special thanks to all our volunteer photographers who have provided photos and videos for this website.
A huge thank you to the One Community Foundation for supporting the work of River Holme Connections in 2024, and 2025 through:
The Hirst Brierley Fund (£1,340 awarded in 2024 for invasive plant control work).
Bright Green Community Fund (£1,000 awarded in 2024 for tree maintenance work).
Community Grants Programme (£3,000 awarded in 2024 for charity insurance).
Thornton Family Fund (£5,000 awarded in 2025 for training, tool maintenance, and volunteer support).
Featured Projects
Duck Feeding Area, Crown Bottom, Holmfirth
Fondly known as the Duck Feeding Area, this is one of the few places you can get close to the river in Holmfirth town centre. Over the decades, the area has weathered numerous storms but… continue reading
Our Holme, Spa Wood
Spa Wood is a wildlife-rich riverside woodland and walkway leading from Lockwood Scar to King’s Bridge on the outskirts of Huddersfield town centre, which is underused by local families. Research has also shown that young… continue reading
INNS Out: Japanese knotweed control
Japanese knotweed is a non-native, invasive species with strong roots and shoots that can damage buildings and reduce property prices. It can only be treated by licensed operatives. Landowners have a legal responsibility to control… continue reading
