Dunford Bridge & Winscar Reservoir - Thur 31 Jul

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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED

Using the Holme Valley Circular Walk and the Kirklees Way west towards Holme on good tracks then returning via the old quarries and Ramsden, Snailsden and Wetshaw Edges [and the trig at 1,550 feet] back to cars. Risk assessment: Some stony tracks, could be boggy in one section subsequent to heavy rain.

Thursday, 31 July 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 335.3m / 1100ft
Type:: circular

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Please contact the walk leader if you wish to bring a dog. Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they should be aware of.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 15500 03001
Nearest postcode:: S36 4TF
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Winscar Reservoir free car park off Dunford Road on the banks of the water, NOT Dunford Bridge.

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