FROM 10TH TO 25TH SEPTEMBER

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THIS POCKET GUIDE GIVES BRIEF DETAILS OF EVENTS DURING THE SOUTH PENNINES WALK & RIDE FESTIVAL 2016.

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WELCOME TO THE SOUTH PENNINES WALK & RIDE FESTIVAL 2016

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Throughout September

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Cycle training

Saturday 10/09/2016

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Pioneer Graveyard Tour

Start: 6pm, weekend 11am, Calderdale (OSCA Foundation HX2 8TY), Kirklees (Leeds Road Sports Complex, Huddersfield, HD2 1YY) and Keighley (UAK off Greenhead Road, Keighley) Duration: 2 hours (Easy) Leader: Tom Murray, Cycling UK ([email protected] or 07885 750 457) Join the nearest Cycle 4 Health session to develop your cycle skills, confidence and understanding of roads no matter what your starting level. All equipment supplied including bike and helmet.

Start: TBC, Rochdale Cemetery, Bury Road, Rochdale, OL11 4DG Duration: 1 hour (Easy) Leader: Rochdale Pioneer Museum (01706 524920 or www. rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop) Explore 17 graves of local men all of whom were involved in the early development of the co-operative movement in Rochdale, and whose actions changed the world and are the reason Rochdale is known as the ‘global capital of co-operation’.

Saturday 10/09/2016

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Start: 9am, Cross Keys Inn, Running Hill Gate, Upperhill, Saddleworth Leader: Christian Maylor (info@saddleworthdiscoverywalks. co.uk) Booking Learn the essential skills of mountain navigation. Essential: www.saddleworthdiscoverywalks.co.uk. Cost £50.

Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Ramble

Start: Various depending on route, Marsden, HD7 6EY (SE049114) Leader: Holme Valley MRT ([email protected] or www. rescueramble.org.uk) Distance: 8 miles, 16 miles or 25 miles (Medium) Holme valley MRT’s Rescue Ramble is a fundraising event from Marsden with a choice of 3 different circular routes with open moorland sections including part of the Pennine Way.

Mountain Navigation Course

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Walking from the Buses

Start: 9.30am, Hebden Bridge Rail Station Duration: 3.5 - 4 hours / 8 miles (Medium) Leader: Mo Ludlam, Hebden Bridge Walkers Action ([email protected]) From the station we catch the 906 bus to Widdop and from there, walk to Holmes Chapel mainly on the Pennine Bridleway, catching the 592 bus back to Hebden Bridge.

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Saturday 10/09/2016

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Skipton CC Saturday Social

Start: 9:30am, Albion Place via Jerry Croft, BD23 1EE Duration: 2.5 hours / 20 miles (Challenging) Booking Essential: www.goskyride.com

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Ray Green Photography Walk (Donations to Diabetes UK)

Start: 9.30am, The Clarence Pub, Chew Valley Road, Greenfield Duration: 3 - 4 miles (Medium) Leader: Ray Green ([email protected] or 07403 322 340) Learn more about landscape photography including composition - using filters, shutter speeds and aperture choice. If you have filters and tripod, please bring with you. The route will take in Dovestones Reservoir, Alderman’s Hill and Pots and Pans. Pub for refreshments after.

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Learn to Ride

Saturday 10/09/2016

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Mountain Training - Hill Skills, Day 1

Start: 9.30am, Hollingworth Lake Information Centre, Rakewood Road, Littleborough, OL15 0AQ Duration: 8.5 hours Leader: Stuart Igoe ([email protected] or 01254 704 898) Novice walkers will develop practical understanding of how to plan walks, become familiar with the map, and learn about equipment Booking Essential: www.altadv.co.uk. Free event, but required. must register with Mountain Training. Registration fee payable.

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10 Late Summer Skippered Canal Cruise Start: 10am, Brewery Bridge, Skipton, BD23 1RL Duration: 7 hours (Easy) Leader: Airedale Cruising (07760 481821) Booking Essential: A cruise along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Start: 9.30am – 12pm, Chadderton Hall Park, Oldham, OL9 0QP Duration: 2 hours (Easy) Leader: Better by Cycle Booking Essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk

11 Stepping into the Past Photographic Trail

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Start: 10am, Hebden Bridge Memorial Gardens, New Road, HX7 8AD Duration: 6 hours Leader: Various Artists ([email protected], www.sandinyoureye.co.uk) Sand in Your Eye are recreating images of photographs taken 100 years ago; many from the Alice Longstaff collection. People of today are asked to pose as someone from yesteryear about to embark upon the Great War. Follow the published trail taking in locations in Hebden Bridge, Heptonstall and Hardcastle Crags.

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Saturday 10/09/2016

Saturday 10/09/2016

12 Walking the Fielden Trail, Day 1

15 Saltaire Sculpture Trail

Start: 10am, Todmorden Town Hall, Bridge Street, Todmorden, OL14 5AQ Duration: 8 hours, 11 miles (Medium) Leader: Mick Chatham ([email protected], 01706 379318) Walking the Fielden Trail over two days as described by Jim Jarratt in his book ‘The Fielden Trail’ published 1988.

Start: 12pm - 4.30pm, Victoria Hall, Saltaire Follow the sculpture trail in the Open Gardens as part of Saltaire Festival. Trail map available from the Visitor Information Centre on Victoria Road, Saltaire. www.saltairefestival.co.uk

13 Caliban and the Witch Start: 10.30am, Coldwell Inn, Back Lane, Burnley BB10 3RD Duration: 5.5 hours, 4.5 miles (Medium) Leader: Women’s Walking Book Group Walking Discussion, The Great Caliban p.133-155. Booking Essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk

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14 Walshaw Dean Circuit Start: 10.30am, Blake Dean (SD958314) Distance: 5 miles (Medium) Leader: Steve Blacksmith, Halifax Scientific Society (07715 005 379) A good stride around the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs above Hardcastle Crags, on easy tracks and paths beside the Grouse Moors. Bring lunch.

16 Guided Mountain Biking, Above Mytholmroyd Start: 2pm, Blazing Saddles, The Craggs Country Business Park, Cragg Vale, HX7 5TT (SE004222) Duration: (Easy, suitable for beginners) Leader: Chris Kilburn ([email protected]) Possibly the flattest proper MTB ride in Calderdale, ideal if you don’t like hills. Lovely views, a hint of remoteness and some fun trails! Booking Essential: [email protected]. Cost £10.

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17 Marsden Adventure Outdoors Start: 2pm, Marsden Mechanics Hall, Peel St, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, HD7 6BW Duration: 8 hours Leader: Electric Theatre ([email protected]) Join us for a day of short films, stalls and workshops on an outdoor/ adventure theme. Find out what activities and clubs are active in the area between 2-5pm. From 7pm Food and Film screening of ‘K2 and the Invisible Footmen’ and a three-course themed meal exploring Booking Essential at: www. the gastronomy of the K2 region. electrictheatrecinema.co.uk

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Saturday 10/09/2016

SUNday 11/09/2016

18 Castleshaw Roman Forts Heritage Open Day, Guided Tour Start: 2pm, Public car park on Waterworks Road, Delph, OL3 5LZ (near Castleshaw Education Centre) Duration: 1.5 hours Leader: Alan Schofield ([email protected]) A guided tour of the site and setting of the Roman Forts at Castleshaw, on the Chester to York Military Road including recent excavations from 2014 and anticipated in 2016.

20 Holme Valley Cycle Challenge Start: 9am, Hade Edge Recreation Ground Greave Road, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 2DF Distance: 15 or 20/30 mile routes Leader: 1st Holme Valley Scout Group ([email protected]) The annual cycle challenge. Cyclists will need their own insurance.

21 Mountain Training - Hill Skills, Day 2 For further information, please see event no.9.

19 The Brontes by Dark Start: 6pm, Moor Side Lane car park, between Stanbury and Oxenhope Duration: 4 hours, 9 km, 220m ascent/descent (Medium) Leader: Jak Radice ([email protected]) Reaching Top Withins around sunset, walking along parts of The Bronte Way with a reading from Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights at Top Withins. If you want to bring a lantern to enjoy the atmosphere, you are most welcome. Returning in the dark so headlamps are Booking Essential: essential and walking poles are advised. mapandcompass.wix.com. Cost £15.

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22 Shibden Valley Cycle Ride (Off-Road) Start: 9.30am for 10am start. Shibden Hall Upper car park (pay & display) on Shibden Hall Road, HX3 7XA (SE106256) Duration: 5.5 hours (Medium - reasonably confident on a bike) Leader: Robert Newton, RSF Off-Road Cycling Club ([email protected]. uk or 07941 757 685) A choice of morning or full day circuits around the Shibden Valley. Back for lunch at Shibden Hall, with members of the Rough Stuff Fellowship.

23 Trees in the Town Centre Start: 9.30am, outside Halifax Town Hall Duration: 2 hours (Easy) Leader: Chris Sutcliffe Can you find the London Plane, Italian Alder and Cucumber Tree?

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SUNDAY 11/09/2016

SUNDAY 11/09/2016

24 Riots and Protests - the Radical History of Todmorden

27 Ancient Woods and Moors of Hebden Dale

Start: 10am, Todmorden Rail Station Distance: 8 miles (Moderate - some steep climbs, descents and rough terrain) Leader: Mo Ludlam, Pennine Horizons ([email protected]) A radical history walk visiting the Basin Stones where Chartists demanded the right to vote, where the Plug Riots and Anti-Poor Law Riots took place and the site of the much resisted workhouse. We recommend you download the walk on smartphones - search ‘Pennine Horizons’ in your App store.

Start: 11am, Hardcastle Crags car park, Midgehole near Hebden Bridge Distance: 8 miles (Medium) Leader: Christopher Goddard ([email protected]) Explore Hebden Dale off the beaten track with the author of ‘The West Yorkshire Woods’. Discover Tom Bell’s Cave, medieval charcoal hearths and prehistoric remains.

25 Seeking Compensation

Start: 12pm, Towneley Hall and Park, Burnley, BB11 3RQ Duration: 4 hours Leader: Robin Gray ([email protected]) This is the launch of an exciting new project across the South Pennines funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and managed by Pennine Prospects. We are working with Burnley Borough Council to promote our woodlands with over twenty activities including military re-enactment, birds of prey, forest schools, pipe bands, woodland crafts and local producers market.

Start: 10am, Saltaire Rail Station Distance: 12 miles (Moderate/Strenuous) Leader: Geoff Ingham, Huddersfield Group of Ramblers ([email protected]) Where are we going? The clue’s in the name!

26 Walk up to Manshead

28 Heritage Open Day

Start: 10.30am, Mill Fold car park off Elland Road, Ripponden, HX6 4HS Distance: 9 miles (Medium) Leader: Judy Gannon ([email protected]) The circular walk follows the river Ryburn up to Ryburn and Baitings Reservoir and then up to Manshead following the Calderdale way.

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TOWNELEY HERITAGE AND WOODLAND DAY SUNDAY SEPT 11 12–4pm th

FREE EVENT

PLUS Jacobite Workshops & Demonstrations on Saturday 10th Sept

SUNDAY 11/09/2016

29 Foraging - Rosehips to Raven Rocks Start: 12pm, Panoptican Atom Sculpture car park, Wycoller Country Park, Haworth Road, BB8 7EH (SD937393) Duration: 4 hours, 2 miles Leaders: Artists Kerry Morrison and Elly Langlios Learn the gentle art of picking as we explore the hedgerows, woods and moors the Brontës knew on a 2 mile walk. Sample wild jams (bring some bread or crackers) and we’ll brew up some of our Booking Essential at: produce and share wild food recipes. www.eventbrite.co.uk

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30 Castleshaw Roman Forts Heritage Open Day – Guided Tour Start: 2pm, Public car park on Waterworks Road, Delph, OL3 5LZ (near Castleshaw Education Centre) Duration: 1.5 hours Leader: Alan Schofield ([email protected]) A guided tour of the site and setting of the Roman Forts at Castleshaw on the Chester to York Military Road, including recent excavations in 2014 and anticipated in 2016. This year we will have: The Accrington Pipe Band performances, Falconry Displays, Traditional Music, Wildlife charity stalls, Jacobite Living History Camp and mock skirmish commemorating the history of Francis Towneley, Archery, Bushcraft and Willow Weaving demonstrations, Woodcarving, Bodging and Pole Laithe demos, Hawks and Owls, Local Producers Market and much more!

STOCKS MASSEY BEQUEST FUND

Towneley Local Producers

Springwood Nurseries

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MONDAY 12/09/2016

MONDAY 12/09/2016

31 Meltham Health Walk

34 Marsden Nordic Walk

Start: 10am, Meltham Carlisle Street car park Duration: 1.5 hours (Easy) Leader: Jean (01484 850299 or www.kirklees.gov.uk/walking) Health walk exploring the local area followed by a cuppa in a local café.

Start: 10:30am, National Trust, Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours (Easy) Leader: Graham (07761488745 or www.kirklees.gov.uk/walking) Try walking the Nordic way. We will lend you a set of poles and you too can feel the benefits of using your upper body to make walking a breeze… even up hills! Book a pair of poles through Graham.

32 Walking the Calderdale Way, Day 1/6 (Certificate for all those completing 6/6) Start: 10am, Jerusalem Farm, Jerusalem Lane, Booth, HX2 6XB (SE 037 278) Distance: 12 - 14 miles (Moderate) Leader: Mick Chatham ([email protected]) A circular walk along part of the Calderdale Way in the morning, returning by other rights of way.

33 Blackstone Edge’s Old Roads Heritage Walk Start: 10:30am, White House Inn, Blackstone Edge, OL15 0LG Leader: David Garside, Milestone Society (Davidgarside2@hotmail. co.uk or 07800611060) Distance: 12 miles (Moderate) Follows the old Roman, Packhorse and Turnpike roads that crossed Blackstone Edge visiting boundary stones, crosses and way markers along the routes. There are some rough and wet sections.

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35 Walking Football (every Monday) Start: 11am, Elite Training Centre, Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX Duration: 1 hour (Easy) Leader: www.burnleyfccommunity.org Aimed at men and women over 50, or those that want to return to the sport, get fit and have fun.

36 Illingworth Health Walk Start: 1pm, outside Keighley Road Medical Centre, Halifax, HX2 8AL Distance: 2 - 5 miles (Moderate) Leader: Christine Cox, Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise & Walking (07531 047 776) Route may vary depending on weather but likely to include a visit to Ogden Water.

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TUESDAY 13/09/2016

TUESDAY 13/09/2016

37 Holmfirth Nordic Walk

40 Slaithwaite Health Walk

Start: 09:30-10am, Holmfirth Sands Recreation Ground (outside the pool), Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JL Duration: 1.5 hours (Easy) Leader: Christine (07715566816 or www.kirklees.gov.uk/walking) Try walking the Nordic way. We will lend you a set of poles and you too can feel the benefits of using your upper body to make walking a breeze… even up hills! Followed by a cuppa in a local café. Book a pair of poles through Christine.

Start: 10:30am, Colne Valley Leisure Centre (meet outside sports hall entrance) New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB Duration: 1 hour (Easy) Leader: Colin (01484 841389 or www.kirklees.gov.uk/walking) An hour long health walk followed by a cuppa in a local café.

38 Let’s Walk and Talk Start: 10am, Town Square, Barnoldswick Distance: 2 - 4 miles (Easy) Leader: 01282 812032 or 07791170363 For all ages, family friendly. Followed by refreshments at the Frank Street Centre, Barnoldswick.

39 The Saddleworth Circuits Off-road Cycling

41 Saltaire to Bingley’s 5 Rise Locks Start: 10:30am, Saltaire United Reformed Church car park, off Victoria Road, Saltaire, BD18 3LA, (SE138381) Distance: 7.5 miles, 4.5 Hours (Medium) Leader: Ron Whalley ([email protected], www. letswalkinpendle.co.uk) A walk through the Aire Valley, taking in the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, the River Aire, beautiful countryside and the 3 & 5 - rise locks at Bingley. (NB car park charge £3).

42 Views Above the Lake

Start: 10:30am or 1:30pm, Lime Kiln Café, Brownhill Visitor Centre on Huddersfield Canal, OL3 5N. Park on canal side car park (SD995064) Duration: 5.5 hours (Easy, suitable for beginners) Leader: Robert Newton, RSF Off-Road Cycling Club ([email protected] or 07941757685) A choice of half day or full day off-road cycle ride exploring the Saddleworth countryside with members of the Rough Stuff Fellowship.

Start: 11am, Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Rakewood Road, Littleborough, OL15 0AQ (SD 939153) Distance: 8 miles (Moderate) Leader: Richard Gibbons, Rochdale Ramblers ([email protected]) Walk along Hollingworth Lake bank over the M62 at Tunshill with wonderful views over Ogden, Kitcliffe and Piethorne Reservoirs, before joining the Rochdale Way and Pennine Bridleway. Return to the Country Park via Rakewood. Rugged moorland scenery, some local history and stunning views of Hollingworth Lake.

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TUESDAY 13/09/2016

43 Sustrans Route 66 Start: 11am, The Bicycle Den, Hebble End Works, Hebden Bridge, HX7 6HJ Duration: 4 hours (Easy) Leader: Stella Bird (01422 751 924 - leave a message) Women’s guided bike ride along the canal from Hebden Bridge to Sowerby Bridge and back. Come with your mountain/hybrid bike (in working condition). Bookable event: Pay & book in advance (£5 pp.) at the Bicycle Den (6 max)

44 Honley Health Walk Start: 11:30am, Honley Library (outside entrance), West Avenue, Honley, HD9 6HF Duration: 1 hour (Easy) Leader: Peter (01484 321506 or www.kirklees.gov.uk/walking) An hour long health walk exploring the local area.

45 Meltham Health Walk Start: 1:30pm, Meltham Carlisle Street car park Duration: 1 hour (Easy) Leader: Ann (07779 936 026 or www.kirklees.gov.uk/walking) Health walk exploring the local area followed by a cuppa in a local café.

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WEDNESDAY 14/09/2016

46 Walking the Calderdale Way, Day 2/6 (Certificate for all those completing 6/6) Start: 10am, Norwood Green War Memorial, Village St, Norwood Green (SE142267) For further details, please see event no. 32.

47 Wednesday Walkers Oldham - Walk 3 Start: 10am, National Trust car park, Station Road, Marsden (SE048118) Distance: 8 - 10 miles (Moderate, brisk pace) Leader: Alan Duffton & Rob Higgins ([email protected] or 07793 027 110) Circular walk.

48 Wednesday Walkers Oldham - Walk 4 Start: 10am, The Clarence Hotel, Greenfield, Saddleworth OL3 7FH (Junction A669 and A635). Park on Manchester Road (A635) or take first left off Holmfirth Road (A63) into Park Lane (002040) Distance: 10+ miles (Strenuous, including rough terrain) Leader: Mike & Dee Elwell ([email protected] or 07793 027 110) Circular walk via Dovestone reservoir, Ravenstone Brow, Rimmon Cottage, Cotton Famine Road, Sykes Pillar and Alderman. Sections on rough, exposed moorland. Come prepared!

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WEDNESDAY 14/09/2016

WEDNESDAY 14/09/2016

49 Wednesday Walkers Oldham - Walk 1

52 Marsden National Trust Health Walk

Start: 10:30am, Summit Pub, Royton, OL2 6FX, ending in Shaw. Any 409 bus. Distance: 4 - 6 miles (Gentle) Leader: Ann Tetlow & Pat Wynne ([email protected] or 07793 027 110) Linear walk.

Start: 10:45am, National Trust Office, Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH Duration: 1.5 hours (Easy) Leader: Gill Logan (01484 847 016 or www.kirklees.gov.uk/walking) A health walk exploring the local area.

50 Wednesday Walkers Oldham – Walk 2

53 Walking Football with Burnley FC (every Wednesday)

Start: 10:30am, Wren’s Nest, Shaw, OL12 7NT. Any 58/59 bus from Oldham bus station. Distance: 6 - 8 miles (Moderate) Leader: Bob Ormston ([email protected] or 07793 027 110) Circular walk.

Start: 12:30pm, Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden, OL14 7DF Duration: 1 hour (Easy) Leader: www.burnleyfccommunity.org Aimed at men and women over 50, or those that want to return to the sport, get fit and have fun.

51 Todmorden and the Fieldens Start: 10:30am, Hare and Hounds, Burnley Road, Todmorden, OL14 8EA (SD929250) Distance: 6.4 miles (Moderate) Leader: Norman Mitchell ([email protected] or 07549 164 739) A walk on the tops above Todmorden, following in the footsteps of ‘Honest John’ Fielden.

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THURSDAY 15/09/2016

54 National Navigation Award Scheme - Bronze Award Day 1/2 Start: 9am, Alternative Adventures and Outdoor Activities Service, New Meadows Gap Cottage, Cranberry Lane, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2HZ (SD985079) Duration: 9 hours Leader: Stuart Igoe, Alternative Adventure ([email protected] or 01254 704 898) The award covers skills to understand map symbols, setting or orientating the map, use of handrails, and estimation of distance Booking Essential: www.altadv.co.uk. Cost: £66 per and time. person, plus Mountain Training Registration fee payable.

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55 Women’s Cycle - Sustrans Route 66 Women’s guided bike ride along the canal from Hebden Bridge to Todmorden and back. For further details, see event no. 43.

56 Walking Football with Burnley FC (every Thursday) Start: 11am, Nelson and Colne College, Scotland Road, Nelson, BB9 7YT Duration: 1 hour (Easy) Leader: www.burnleyfccommunity.org Aimed at men and women over 50, or those that want to return to the sport, get fit and have fun.

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THURSDAY 15/09/2016

57 Romans, Monks and Weavers Start: 1pm, Next to ‘The Chippy’, Delph Bridge, Saddleworth, OL3 5DH (985079) (Buses 353,354,350) Duration: 3.5 hours, 4.5 miles (Easy) Leader: Alan Schofield, Friends of Castleshaw Roman Forts (al@ harropcourt.freeserve.co.uk) A local history guided walk through Castleshaw Valley: Roman forts, medieval grange, domestic woolen cloth manufacture and waterpowered mills.

58 Up and Active Start: 1:30pm, Foulridge Wharf/Café Cargo, Warehouse Lane, Foulridge, Colne BB8 7PP Duration: 1.5 hours Leader: 01282 661 226 Health walk with Pendle Leisure Trust and the Healthy Lifestyles Team.

59 Bat Talk and Walk Start: 7pm, Classroom at Jerusalem Farm, Jerusalem Lane, Booth, HX2 6XB (SE037278) Limited parking, please car share where possible. Duration: (Easy/Moderate) Leader: Hugh Firman, West Yorkshire Bat Group Walk around the woods to look for bats.

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FRIDAY 16/09/2016

60 National Navigation Award Scheme - Bronze Award Day 2/2 For further details, see event no. 54.

61 Saddleworth Outdoor Festival (Day 1/3) Start: 9am, Various locations throughout Saddleworth Leader: Christian Maylor ([email protected]) A fun-filled weekend of outdoor pursuits including an illustrated talk night and film show. See www.saddleworthdiscoverywalks.co.uk for full details.

FRIDAY 16/09/2016

64 Stoodley, Withens and Langfield Start: 10:30am, Lobb Mill car park, A646 Todmorden to Hebden Bridge (SD954247) Distance: 9 miles (Moderate) Leader: Norman Mitchell ([email protected] or 07549 164 739) A walk full of breath-taking scenery; taking in not only Stoodley Pike but the highest beach in Britain. The start can also be reached by buses and trains, although the latter would add just under 3 miles (5 km) to the length of the walk.

65 Holmfirth Health Walk

Start: 10am, Clay House, West Vale, Greetland, Halifax, HX4 8AN (SE097214) For further details, please see event no. 32.

Start: 11am, Holmfirth Civic Centre, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS Duration: Either 1 or 1.5 hours (Easy) Leader: Stephen (01484 663 225 or www.kirklees.gov.uk/walking) Two health walks to choose from; exploring the local area followed by a cuppa at a local café.

63 Walk Nature - Pootle through the Crags

66 Walking Football (every Friday)

Start: 10am, Craggies, The Cragg Country Business Park, New Road, Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, HX7 5TT Duration: 3 hours (Easy) Leader: Hannah Lawson ([email protected] or 07704 209 373) Meet in Craggies for some light refreshment, then a gentle nature walk through the woods and across moors around Cragg Vale. This will be followed by lunch back at Craggies (optional). Bring binoculars.

Start: 12pm For further details, see event no. 35.

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62 Walking the Calderdale Way, Day 3/6 (Certificate for all those completing 6/6)

SATURDAY 17/09/2016

SATURDAY 17/09/2016

67 CycleSaturday

69 Crow and Dove Stones

Start: 9am, The Wheatley Arms, Wheatley Lane, Ilkley, LS29 8PP Duration: 8 hours, 78 miles Leader: www.yorkshirevelotours.com Finish the CycleSaturday 2016 series on a blinder. This is one of our favourite routes. An undulating 20 miles to start with takes us to the foot of the infamous Park Rash, which we think is the toughest climb in the Dales! The reward for reaching the top though is a superb 12-mile descent to the town of Middleham and then on to a great cafe which serves the most wonderful selection of homemade food. Refueled, we catch a bit of the TdF Day 1 route and then head over to Pateley Bridge ready for the last significant climb of Nought Bank. Save a bit in the tank though, as the final few miles are a bit more than rolling! Booking Essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk. Cost: £50.

Start: 9am, Clough Foot car park near Widdop, Hebden Bridge Distance: 17 miles (Strenuous) Leader: Kevin Thomas, Huddersfield Group of Ramblers ([email protected]) Some rough going over the remote moorlands, but a great view!

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68 Mountain Training - Lowland Leader Award, Day 1 Start: 9am, Alternative Adventures and Outdoor Activities Service, New Meadows Gap Cottage, Cranberry Lane, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2HZ Duration: 10 hours Leader: Stuart Igoe ([email protected] or 01254 704898) Training course for those who wish to lead groups on day walks in lowland countryside and woodland. Booking Essential: www.altadv.co.uk. Cost: £120, plus Mountain Training registration fee.

70 Saddleworth Outdoor Festival (Day 2 of 3) For further information, see event no. 61.

71 The New Five Trigs Walk Start: 9:10am, Brun Clough Reservoir car park, near Standedge Cutting above Diggle, Greater Manchester, OL3 5LT Distance: 19 miles, 8 hours (Strenuous) Leader: John Phillips, South Pennine LDWA ([email protected]) A local classic, taking in 5 local trig points with several miles on the Pennine Way. A circular route with mainly good tracks and paths. Bring food and drink to last the day.

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SATURDAY 17/09/2016

SATURDAY 17/09/2016

72 Road Rider Ready

75 Aircraft Wrecks of Black Hill

Start: 9:30am or 12pm, Clarence Park, Walmersley Rd, BL9 6NQ Bury. Meet at park buildings - visible from park access points Duration: 2 hours Leader: Better by Cycle ([email protected]) Are you a fairly confident off-road or recreational cyclist, but not so sure about cycling on the road? This group course is designed to teach you the skills needed to cycle safely and inspire confidence when riding on the road. Participants will be provided with a bike and helmet on the day, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Please note that these courses are only open to adults (16+). Booking Essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Start: 10am, Digley Reservoir car park South (109068) Distance: 10 miles (Strenuous) Leader: [email protected] Join the National Trust on a guided walk to explore the aircraft wrecks on Black Hill and Sliddens Moss.

76 Walk Packhorse Trails

For further details, see event no. 12.

Start: 10am, Midge Hole car park, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7AA Distance: 6 miles (Strenuous) Leader: [email protected] Join the National Trust exploring the heritage of these ancient trade routes crossing the Pennines.

74 Give Horses a Go!

77 Mountain Trike Ramble

Start: 10am, Peers Clough Farm, Peers Clough Rd, Lumb, Rossendale BB4 9NG Duration: 5+ hours Leader: Chris Thomas ([email protected] or 01706 210552) Visit the approved trekking centre, get hands on with our Fell ponies and have a ride!

Start: 11am, Ogden Water, Ogden Lane, Halifax, HX2 8XZ Leader: Laura Vayro ([email protected]) or Craig Grimes ([email protected]) Circular ramble around Ogden Reservoir, suitable for everyone including those using mountain trikes (the route has only been checked using mountain trikes but people who use other types of offroad mobility equipment (Trampers and Batecs) are welcome to join.

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73 Walking the Fielden Trail Day 2

SATURDAY 17/09/2016

SUNDAY 18/09/2016

78 (Family Friendly) Honley Feast Revival

81 The Bronte Mountain Bike Challenge

Remember when you used to get an old pram chassis, nail it to an old wooden box and race them down hills? Now is your chance to revive those skills and make your own self-propelled Go Kart to race against others in time trials. Booking Essential: www.holmfirthevents.co.uk. Cost: £1.

Start: 8:45am for 9am start, Oxenhope Community Centre, Shaw Lane, Oxenhope, BD22 9LS Duration: Emily (23.4), Charlotte (27.6 miles) and Anne (13/15miles) Leader: Andrew Wood ([email protected] or 01535 640 176) There are routes suitable for all standards of mountain bike and cyclo-cross rider navigating the stunning and challenging landscapes inspired by the writings of the Bronte sisters. All participants will receive a medal and a well-earned complementary hot meal at the finish. Booking Essential: www.sueryder.org

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79 Yorkshire Wineathlon Start: 1:30pm, Thurstonland Cricket Club, Marsh Hall Lane, Thurstonland, Huddersfield, HD4 6XD (no parking on site) Leader: [email protected] A 9-mile easy trail run/walk with feed stations every 2 miles, stocked with optional wine samples! Each wine station is based around a different wine region of the world. Booking Essential: www.wineathlon.co.uk. Cost: £19.95.

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SUNDAY 18/09/2016

80 Skipton Skidaddle Start: 8:45am for 9am start, Bull Green car park, Halifax (opposite Wetherspoons Barum Top). Free parking on Sundays Distance: 46 miles at 10mph (Relaxed) Leader: Dave Dodwell, Calderdale CTC ([email protected]) A road cycle with morning coffee stop at Keighley, then along the side of the Aire Valley to Skipton for lunch, returning along the other side of the valley (with option for coffee stop!) before getting back to Halifax late afternoon. Option to join at Keighley; making it a 22 mile round trip.

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82 Mountain Training - Lowland Leader Award, Day 2 For further details, see event no. 68.

83 Saddleworth Outdoor Festival (Day 3/3) For further information, see event no. 61.

84 Bolt to Bolster Cycle Start: 10am, main car park, Alexandra Park Road, Glodwick, OL8 2BN Duration: 3.75, 30 miles (Challenging) 11+ but 11-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential: www.goskyride.com

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85 Rossendale Vistas

88 Hebden Descents, Part 1

Start: 10am, The Picnic site, Whitaker Park, Haslingden Road, BB4 6RE Duration: 2.5 hours, 27 miles (Challenging) 11+ but 11-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential: www.goskyride.com

Start: 10am, St George’s Square, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8ET Distance: 13 miles (Difficult) Leader: Chris Kilburn ([email protected]) Take in some of the area’s famous technical descents on this guided mountain bike ride. Join Part 2 after lunch for a full day out! Booking Essential: [email protected]. Cost: £15.

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86 Kirklees to Slaithwaite, Moonrakers Ride Start: 10am, Colne Valley Leisure Centre, New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB Duration: 1.25 hrs, 8 miles (Steady) Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential: www.goskyride.com

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87 Fungi Foray Start: 10am, Clough Hole car park, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7AZ Leader: Ann (Mid Yorkshire Fungi Group) and Drew (Ranger) Join the National Trust on a woodland walk to explore the wonderful world of fungi. Booking Essential: [email protected]

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89 The Ammon Wrigley Way Start: 10am, car park, High St, Delph - opp. Delph Players Theatre, (SD986078) Duration: 3.5 - 4 hours Leader: Christian Maylor, Saddleworth Discovery Walks ([email protected]) Informative, guided walk following quiet country lanes and fields (with stiles) along a section of the Ammon Wrigley Way. The Way was devised by the author of Saddleworth Discovery Walks to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the death of the celebrated Saddleworth author and poet, Ammon Wrigley. Wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch. Dogs welcome on lead.

90 Embsay Fell race Start: 12pm, Main St. Embsay, off the A65, 2 miles East of Skipton, BD23 6RE Leader: British Open Fell Race Association (www.bofra.org.uk)

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MONDAY 19/09/2015

91 Historic Marsden

94 Meltham Health Walk

Start: 1:30pm, Marsden Railway Station Distance: 2 miles Leader: [email protected] Enjoy a gentle stroll to learn about trading in the Pennines from C15th farming to C18th weaving, textile magnates and the Luddites.

For further details, please see event no. 31.

92 Walking with History - Mills and Hills of Cornholme Start: 2pm, The Old Library, 1 Parkside Rd, Cornholme, OL14 8QA (SD907264) Distance: 3.5 miles, 3 hours Leader: Katie Witham, Pennine Horizons ([email protected] or 07910 933 319) Discover Cornholme’s past: Bobbin Mill, Baptists and Barrel Bridge! Download the free App for local history walks from your App store by Booking Essential: No charge searching for ‘Pennine Horizons’. but donations welcome.

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95 Walking the Calderdale Way, Day 4/6 (Certificate for all those completing 6/6) Start: 10am, Bridge at Mill Bank, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 (SE035212) For further details, please see event no. 32.

96 Marsden Nordic Walk For further details, please see event no. 34.

97 Breeze into Monday Morning Cycle (Women Only) Start: 10:30am, Eagle and Child, 3 Whalley Road, Bury, BL0 0DL Duration: 1hour, 8 miles (Steady) Booking Essential: www.goskyride.com

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93 Transportation in Brighouse

98 Coldwell, Boulsworth and Lumb Spout

Start: 2:15pm, Junction of Huddersfield Road & Birds Royd, 200 yards above Sainsbury’s, Brighouse, HD6 1PQ. Leader: John Brooke, Calderdale Heritage Walks ([email protected]) Exploring the development of transport in Brighouse from the 18th Century to the present day; by road, river, canal, and railways (present and former). Cost: £3

Start: 11am, Trawden Arms, Church Street, Trawden, BB8 8RU (SD912388) Distance: 5.6 miles (Moderate) Leader: Norman Mitchell ([email protected] or 07549 164 739) A circular walk from Trawden to Coldwell Café, then along the Bronte Way and Bouldsworth Dyke to Lumb Spout waterfall.

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TUESDAY 20/09/2016

99 Ovenden Health Walk

103 The Railway Children Walk

Start: 1pm, Beechwood Medical Centre, 60 Keighley Road, Halifax HX2 8AL Distance: 2 - 5 miles (Easy/Moderate) Leader: Mike Barnett from CREW - Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking (01422 244 302) Variable route depending on the weather and ability of those taking part, but will often visit Beechwood Park and Shroggs Park.

Start: 10am, Tom Stell’s Seat, Penistone Hill Country Park, West of Haworth (SE018362) Distance: 8 miles, 5 hours (Medium) Leader: Ron Whalley ([email protected], www.letswalkinpendle.co.uk) Following in the footsteps of the Railway Children from the 1970’s film, see the Doctor’s House, The Butchers Shop, Oakworth Station, Railway Cottage (Mr Perks’ House), Haworth Station and the house where the children lived (The Three Chimneys).

TUESDAY 20/09/2015

100 Women’s Guided Electric Bike Ride Start: 9:30am, or 2:30pm, The Bicycle Den, Hebble End Works, Hebble End, Hebden Bridge, HX7 6HJ Duration: 4 hours (Easy) Leader: Stella Bird (01422 751 924 - leave a message) Booking Essential: Flexible route discussed with you in advance. Pay in advance (£30pp. inc. electric bike) at the Bicycle Den (2 max).

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104 Let’s Walk and Talk Start: 10am, Town Square, Barnoldswick Distance: 2 - 4 miles (Easy) Leader: 01282 812032 or 07791170363 For all ages. Followed by refreshments at the Frank Street Centre, Barnoldswick.

101 Holmfirth Nordic Walk

105 Slaithwaite Health Walk

For further details, please see event no. 37.

For further details, please see event no. 40.

102 Bringing Back the Bog

106 Honley Health Walk

Start: 10am, Top of Dove Stone Reserve main car park, OL3 7NE Leader: Dave O’Hara, RSPB ([email protected] or 01457 819 883) ‘Behind the Scenes’ guided walk to see upland restoration work. Booking Essential: Cost: £4 RSPB members, £5 non-members.

For further details, please see event no. 44.

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For further details, please see event no. 45.

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107 Meltham Health Walk

WEDNESDAY 21/09/2016

108 Ogden Water to Haworth and Back (Off-Road) Start: 9:30am for 10am start, Ogden Water car park, A629, Keighley Road, HX2 8XZ (SE066311) Duration: 5.5 hours (Medium- must feel confident on a bike) Leader: Robert Newton, RSF Off-Road Cycling Club (www.rsf.org. uk, [email protected] or 07941757685) An easy going, off-road cycle with members of the Rough Stuff Fellowship to Haworth for lunch. Return will be via bridleways, part of the Great Northern Railway Trail and quiet country lanes.

109 Midweek Meander Start: 10am, The Boathouse, Saltaire, Bradford, BD18 3LA Duration: 3 hours, 20 miles (Challenging, 16+) Booking Essential: www.goskyride.com

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110 Walking the Calderdale Way, Day 5 of 6 (Certificate for all those completing 6/6)

WEDNESDAY 21/09/2016

111 Two Valleys & the Pennine Way Start: 10:30am, Clough Hole (National Trust) car park, Widdop Road, Hebden Bridge (SD297967) Distance: 5.8 miles (Medium) Leader: Norman Mitchell (07549 164 739) Along the Pennine Way to a remote shop, down Colden Clough to Heptonstall then along the top of Hebden Dale to Gibson Mill and back to Clough Hole.

112 Marsden Health Walk Start: 11am, Mechanics Hall/Library and Information Point, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW Duration: 1 hour (Easy) Leader: Colin (01484 841389 or www.kirklees.gov.uk/walking) Health walk exploring the local area.

113 Up and Active Trawden

Start: 10am, outside Lumbutts Chapel, Mankinholes Bank, Lumbutts, Todmorden, OL14 6JA (SD957235) For further details, please see event no. 32.

Start: 1:30pm, Trawden Library, Church St, Trawden, BB8 8RU Duration: 2 hours (Easy) Leader: Pendle Leisure Trust, Healthy Lifestyles Team (01282 661 226) Health walk exploring the local area.

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THURSDAY 22/09/2016

114 Bats at Shaw Park

117 Roam and Rhyme

Start: 7pm, Shaw Park car park off Station Road, Holywell Green, HX4 9AR Duration: 2 hours (Easy) Leader: Robin Dalton (07712 867 619) Discover batty goings on at night and learn about these amazing animals.

Start: 9:30am, Sutton-in-Craven Pavilion Grading: Easy Leader: Andy Glen, affiliated to the Ramblers and Macmillan Cancer Support ([email protected]) Bring a favourite poem (or write one yourself) celebrating the joys of walking to share on a delightful woodland walk.

THURSDAY 22/09/2016

118 Women’s Guided Electric Bike Ride

115 Summit Gorge & the Pennine Watershed Start: 8:30am, Hare Hill Park car park, Littleborough, OL15 9BN Distance: 20 miles (Strong Pace) Leader: John Phillips, South Pennine LDWA (andrew.underdown@ btinternet.com) From Hollingworth to Walsden using ‘hidden gem’ paths through the gorge. Later following the Pennine watershed from Limer’s Gate to Summit.

116 National Navigation Award Scheme – Silver Award Day 1/2) Breaking down navigation into stages, attack point, use of accurate compass bearings, aiming off and effects of route choice on the Booking Essential: £90 per person plus Mountain walker. Training Registration fee payable. For further details, please see event no. 54.

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For further information, please see event no. 100.

119 Up and Active, Coldwell Activity Centre Walk Start: 10am, Coldwell Activity Centre, Back Lane, Southfield, Burnley, BB10 3RD Duration: 2.5 hours (Easy) Leader: Pendle Leisure Trust, Healthy Lifestyles Team (01282 661 226) Health walk exploring the local area.

120 Happy Valley Start: 11am, Sowerby Bridge Railway Station, Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3LB (SE062235) Distance: 6 miles (Moderate) Leader: Richard Gibbons ([email protected]) Walking on well-worn paths with a gradual ascent. Locations of historical interest, a stunning Pennine backdrop and views of the Ryburn Valley.

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FRIDAY 23/09/2016

121 Basic Cycle Maintenance

125 Holmfirth Health Walk

Start: 5:30pm, Urban Cycle Centre, Phillips Park, Whitefield, Bury, M45 7QJ Duration: 2 hours Leader: Better by Cycle Our Cycle Maintenance starter course will give you the knowledge to check your bike is safe to ride and enable you to cope if you have a problem whilst out and about. It is best to bring your own bike but let us know if you need one providing. Booking Essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk

For further details, please see event no. 65.

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FRIDAY 23/09/2016

122 Training National Navigation Award Scheme – (Silver Award Day 2/2)

126 Walking with History - Charlestown & Jumble Hole Clough Start: 5pm, outside Stubbing Wharf PH, Hebden Bridge, HX7 6LU (the lay-by on the main road can be used for parking) Distance: 2 - 3 hours, 3 miles (Easy) Leader: Katie Witham, Pennine Horizons ([email protected]) Along the canal and up a beautiful wooded valley, providing glimpses of hidden C18th & C19th industrial history. Download the free App by searching ‘Pennine Horizons’. Booking Essential: 07910 933 319 no charge, donations welcome.

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For further details, please see event no.116.

123 Walking the Calderdale Way Day 6/6 (Certificate for all those completing 6/6) Start: 10am, outside Blackshaw Head Chapel, Badger Lane, Hebden Bridge, HX7 (SD960276) For further details, please see event no. 32.

SATURDAY 24/09/2016

127 Three Peaks of Marsden Moor Start: 9:30am, Marsden Railway Station Distance: 12 miles (Moderate) Leader: [email protected] A circular walk taking in the Pennine peaks of Pule Hill, March Hill and Cupworth Hill; rewarded with spectacular moorland views.

124 Stanbury to Withens and Ponden Kirk Start: 11am, The Wuthering Heights, 26 Main St, Stanbury, BD22 0HB (SD011371) Distance: 6.6 miles (Medium) Leader: Norman Mitchell (07549 164 739) Along the Bronte Way to High Withens.

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128 Saddleworth Clarion Saturday Social Cycle Start: 9:30am, Java Espresso Bar, Uppermill High Street, OL3 6AP Duration: 2 hours, 20 miles (Challenging - 16+) Booking Essential: www.goskyride.com

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129 Mountain Training - Hill Skills Day 1, Rossendale

SATURDAY 24/09/2016

132 Basic Bicycle Maintenance (Oldham)

Start: 9:30am, Clough Head Information Centre, Rossendale, BB4 4AT Duration: 8.5 hours Leader: Stuart Igoe ([email protected] or 01254 704 898) Novice walkers will develop practical understanding of how to plan walks, become familiar with the map, and learn about equipment Booking Essential: www.altadv.co.uk. Free event but required. must register with Mountain Training. Registration fee payable.

Start: 10am, The Old Fire Station, Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JN Duration: 2 hours Leader: Better by Cycle Our Cycle Maintenance starter course will give you the knowledge to check your bike is safe to ride and enable you to cope if you have a problem whilst out and about. It is best to bring your own bike but let us know if you need one providing. Booking Essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk

130 A Way Walk

133 Splat-Nav Navigation Training

Start: 10am, Clough Head Café and Visitor Centre, Grane Road, Haslingden BB4 4AT Distance: 10 miles (Medium) Leader: Wendy Davison, Rural Rossendale Trust ([email protected] or www.ruralrossendale.co.uk) Spectacular views from the heights of Grane Valley. Sample local produce at the end (optional). Donations welcome.

Start: 10am, Staups Lea Farm, Staups Lane, Todmorden, OL14 8RR Duration: 5 hours Leader: Amy Gault ([email protected]) Practical navigation course near Hebden Bridge to develop skills and confidence learning underpinning knowledge indoors followed by time Booking Essential Cost: £45 outdoors putting ideas into practice.

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131 Brighouse Boundary Walk, Part 1

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134 A Ride to Waddington

Start: 10am, Car park, Thornhill Beck Lane, Brighouse (SE147236) Distance: 12 miles (Medium) Leader: Peter Davies ([email protected]) A guided walk around the former Borough boundary of Brighouse, looking at the local history.

Start: 8:45am for 9am start, Mytholmroyd Community Association car park Duration: 6 hours, 65 miles (Challenging) Contact: Reid Anderson, Calderdale CTC (reidandjulia@btinternet. com or 07763 328 804) Led on-road ride from Mytholmroyd along quiet lanes to the cyclist’s café at Waddington, one of Lancashire’s prettiest villages. Café stop en route at Towneley Hall, Burnley (option for returning after).

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SUNDAY 25/09/2016

135 Mountain Training - Hill Skills Day 2, Rossendale

139 Crossing the Pennines (Standedge) Heritage Trail

For further information, please see event no. 129.

Start: 10am, Sam Road car park, Tunnel End, Diggle, Saddleworth, OL3 5PU Duration: 6 hours, 9 miles (Moderate) Leader: Alan Schofield, Saddleworth Historical Society ([email protected]) For 1,900 years, travellers crossed this narrow Pennine ridge. Romans, priests, refugees, jaggers, scholars, clothiers, coach passengers and boat horses all came this way.

136 Brighouse Boundary Walk Part 2 For further details, please see event no. 131.

137 Wit-Wit To-Woo Start: 10am, Visitor Centre car park, Barley Mow, Barley, BB12 9JX Distance: 12 miles (Easy) Leader: Janet Whitaker, Huddersfield Group of the Ramblers ([email protected]) A walk through spooky countryside. Witch way will we wander? Come and find out!

138 Family Forest Fun Start: 10am, The CommuniTree Initiative - The Island Summerseat, Ramsbottom, BL9 5PE. Leader: The CommuniTree Initiative ([email protected] or 07863553039) Come join The CommuniTree Initiative for a morning of outdoor fun. Start by playing nature games, try your hand at campfire cooking, and engage with your creative side. Try some nature art and make some interesting forest pieces too. Booking Essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk. Cost: £27.57

140 Take Your Camera for a Walk Start: 10:30am, Holy Trinity Church, Holmfirth Towngate, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 1HA Duration: 5 miles, 5 hours (Easy) Leader: Andy Leader ([email protected]) Explore some of Holmfirth’s nooks and crannies with photographer Andy Leader. Tune into the changing landscape, light and atmosphere. Throughout the walk, Andy explains his approach to photography; offering techniques to inspire some creative clicking! Cost: £5 pay on the day.

141 Discovery Sunday at Dove Stone Reserve

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Start: 11am, Dove Stone, Ashway Gap, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7NE (SE013036) Duration: 4 hours Leader: Miriam Biran from RSPB ([email protected]) A range of family-friendly activities.

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142 The Tallest Tower in Britain Start: 11am, car park opposite Kirkburton Church on B6116, HD8 0SJ Distance: 5 miles (Medium) Leader: Sylvia Revell, Halifax and Huddersfield IVC ([email protected]) Take the scenic route along field paths to get a close-up view of Emley Moor transmitting mast - the tallest free standing structure! Single people welcome. Packed lunch required.

143 Brontes and the Atom Start: 11am, Haworth Road car park, Wycoller (SD937393) Distance: 6.5 miles (Medium) Leader: Norman Mitchell (07549 164 739) A walk to celebrate Charlotte Bronte’s bi-centenary and ‘The Atom’s’ 10th anniversary. Foster’s Leap, Wycoller Dene and on the Bronte and Pendle Way through Germany to Wycoller village (café) and back to the starting point.

144 Redisher Woods Mushroom Forage Start: 12pm, outside The Hare & Hounds pub, Holcombe Brooke, BL0 9RY Duration: 4 hours (Easy) Leader: Jesper Launder This is a great opportunity to see fascinating native fungi and learn how to identify some of the very best edible species, as well as how to differentiate from the deadlier varieties! Early Autumn is the perfect time to find these hidden wonders and you can expect to learn about their remarkable medicinal properties. The walk will be capped off with some wild mushroom cooking at the pub Booking Essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk. Cost: £10-£20.

SUNDAY 25/09/2016

145 Nutclough, Old Town, Wadsworth and Birchcliffe Start: 2pm, Meet at entrance to Nutclough Woods next to Nutclough Tavern, 6-8 Nutclough, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8HA Distance: 5 miles, 2-3 hours, (Gentle) Leader: Dave Brooks, Pennine Heritage/Hebden Bridge Hostel ([email protected]) A walk up on the tops above Hebden Bridge through beautiful woods and ending with tea/coffee and cake with an optional short tour of the Birchcliffe Centre and Hebden Bridge Hostel (Dogs not allowed in hostel). Cost: Donation for tea and cake - pay on the day.

146 Brewery, Mills and Railway Start: 2.15pm, Meet at the junction of Brackenbed Lane & Hebble Lane, Wheatley Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours (Moderate - some uneven surfaces and one steep climb) Leader: Iain Cameron, Calderdale Heritage Walks Look at the changing face of the mid Hebble Valley where industry and transport have been superseded by leisure and residential development. Strong shoes required. Cost: £3 (all ages) pay on the day.

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Virtually every event in the festival is accessible by public transport – many have been designed to allow you to reach the start by bus or train in good time. Be sure to check times before travelling. The following resources will help you plan your day. Northern Rail www.northernrailway.co.uk [email protected] 0800 200 6060 West Yorkshire www.wymetro.com 0113 245 7676

Greater Manchester www.tfgm.com 0161 244 1000 All South Pennines travel www.traveline.info 0871 200 223

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