Calderdale Way
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The Calderdale Way is a long-distance footpath of about fifty miles in West Yorkshire
. It was devised in the 1970s to draw attention to some of the attractions in the district of Calderdale, which was being established at that time.
The Way is circular and can be started at any point on the route. The 'official' start is at Clay House in West Vale
and the route includes much exposed moorland as well as woodland paths, a short section of canal towpath and some road sections. It passes through several settlements, including Ripponden
, Mankinholes
, Todmorden
, Heptonstall
, Holdsworth, Shelf
and Brighouse
. A description of the route can be found on the link below.
The Way is also the basis for the annual Calderdale Way Relay organised by Halifax Harriers.
West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England with a population of 2.2 million. West Yorkshire came into existence as a metropolitan county in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972....
. It was devised in the 1970s to draw attention to some of the attractions in the district of Calderdale, which was being established at that time.
The Way is circular and can be started at any point on the route. The 'official' start is at Clay House in West Vale
West Vale
West Vale is a village in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England. It is south of Halifax, west of Elland and north-west of Huddersfield.-Location:...
and the route includes much exposed moorland as well as woodland paths, a short section of canal towpath and some road sections. It passes through several settlements, including Ripponden
Ripponden
Ripponden is a village and civil parish within the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, in West Yorkshire, England, near Halifax, on the River Ryburn. It is the site of a Roman settlement, and there is a Roman Road over nearby Blackstone Edge, a rocky ridge of Millstone Grit...
, Mankinholes
Mankinholes
Mankinholes is a hamlet in the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, in West Yorkshire, England. It is part of the Pennines, and its nearest town is Todmorden in Yorkshire. It has a YHA hostel, managed by the larger hostel at nearby Haworth. Mankinholes is the starting point for the popular trek up...
, Todmorden
Todmorden
Todmorden is a market town and civil parish, located 17 miles from Manchester, within the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, in West Yorkshire, England. It forms part of the Upper Calder Valley and has a total population of 14,941....
, Heptonstall
Heptonstall
Heptonstall is a small village and civil parish within the Calderdale borough of West Yorkshire, England. The population of Heptonstall, including the hamlets of Colden and Slack, is 1,448. The town of Hebden Bridge lies directly to the southeast...
, Holdsworth, Shelf
Shelf, West Yorkshire
Shelf is a village in West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated halfway between Bradford and Halifax. It has a population of 4,496.In the Domesday Book it is called Scelf....
and Brighouse
Brighouse
Brighouse is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the River Calder, east of Halifax in the Pennines. It is served by Junction 25 of the M62 motorway and Brighouse railway station on the Caldervale Line and Huddersfield Line. In the...
. A description of the route can be found on the link below.
The Way is also the basis for the annual Calderdale Way Relay organised by Halifax Harriers.