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Explore the River Holme and Tributaries
Lockwood Spa Walk
As part of the year-long Our Holme project, funded by the Cummins Community Foundation, we’ve created a Spa Wood Walk map. The ‘figure of 8’ walk, takes you from Scar Lane in Lockwood, along Albert… continue reading
Distance 4.02 km / 2.5 mi Thongsbridge to Netherthong Circular Walk
A walk which uses paths through woods either side of the Holme Valley and goes by way of the ancient settlements of Thongsbridge and Netherthong. The paths through the woods can be muddy in places…. continue reading
Distance 6.94 km / 4.31 mi Wolfstones, Meltham and Upperthong Circular Walk
This route is a reasonably challenging 8 mile walk using a variety of tracks + paths. These range from narrow grassy tracks to broad bridleways. The route takes you from Holmfirth Library gradually climbing to… continue reading
Distance 13.07 km / 8.17 mi
Meltham Pleasure Ground, Mill Town and Moorland
Explore a walk around Meltham taking in the industrial history and enjoying the beauty of local nature. Click here for pdf version of map.
Distance 4 km / 2.5 miles A History of Transport and Industry in Thongsbridge
Enjoy a circular walk around Thongsbridge taking in the history of transport and industry in the area. Click here for a pdf version of map.
Distance 2.7 miles
Jackson Bridge Circular Walk
A walk through fields, woodland, and alongside some of the River Holme’s tributaries. There are a number of stiles to negotiate and parts of the route can be muddy at times. This walk is courtesy… continue reading
Distance 2.5 miles | Time 2 hours
Riverside Way
We are proud to have completed Phase 1 of the Riverside Way Revamp project in 2023. We hope everyone enjoys the improvements to the footpath. Just follow the dipper logo! To help you along the… continue reading
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Lockwood to Magdale; Industry, Family, Heritage
This walking route forms part of the Holme Valley Riverside Way walk from Lockwood Spa to Magdale taking in some local history along the way. This map was made possible thanks to the One Community… continue reading
Distance 3 miles | Time 1.5-2 hours