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REMEMBER THE MELTHAM BRANCH LINE?

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Huddersfield Group

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Overview

Huddersfield Group A walk.

Bring a packed lunch.

Sunday, 8 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 13310 14717
Nearest postcode:
HD4 6EN
what3words:
intent.kinks.navy
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park below the viaduct at Lockwood Park rugby ground (access via Brewery Drive from either B6108 Meltham Road or A616 Bridge Street, and drive past rugby pitch to car park)

Upcoming walks with Huddersfield Group

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FELLS AND GILLS

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.0 miles
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FARNLEY WITHOUT TYRES

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.0 miles
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LOCKWOOD GREENWAY LINK

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.5 miles
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MIRFIELD MOOR AND MORE

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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SHINY BROOK CLOUGH AND BLACK HILL

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.5 miles
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DING DONG BELL

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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ONLY HONLEY

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.0 miles
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SILKSTONE COMMON AND BEYOND

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
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GLENS AND MOORS

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.0 miles
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HUDDERSFIELD GREENWAY

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.5 miles
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TODMORDEN IN THE ROUND

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.5 miles
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ON THE SHELF

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.0 miles
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OVER THE HILLS

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
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WHO DID IT?

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.2 miles
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MELTHAM TO HONLEY AND BACK

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.5 miles
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A FESTIVE FEAST

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.0 miles
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MOST OF THE MELTHAM WAY

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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BOXING DAY BASH

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.0 miles
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PIGS AND DOGS

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5 miles
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HAPPY TWIXMAS AT HOLME

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.0 miles
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HALL AND HILL

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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MARSDEN MEANDER

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.2 miles
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UNDER THE COSH

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.5 miles
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DON YOUR WINTER WOOLLIES!

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.0 miles
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LOOKING FOR WHAT?

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
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RAMSDEN ROAD CIRCULAR

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.5 miles
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THE OXLEY TRAIL

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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AND DID THOSE FEET ...?

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.0 miles
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WATCH OUT FOR THE SNAKES!

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
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ABSTRACT SCULPTURES NOT INCLUDED

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.0 miles
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JENNI'S RETURN ... TO WEST VALE

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5 miles
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TAME AGAIN

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.5 miles
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NO HUMANS ALLOWED IN THE CAGE

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5 miles
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REMEMBER THE MELTHAM BRANCH LINE?

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.0 miles

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE