Village Walks

The Heart of the Pennines web site includes very many walks around Calderdale.

Below are links to the walks around Luddenden in particular.

Midgley - walks from the Villages (Walk 1)

3 walks with map 3 miles

A walk around Luddenden (Walk 2)

An easy 2 miles, mainly on roads and lanes

Houses of the Luddenden Valley (Walk 3)

Looking at many types of dwellings from the 17th - 20th century - part of the local heritage. Half of route on roads

Mills of the Luddenden Valley (Walk 4)

19th century heritage - development of the textile industry in the valley. Mainly on roads and lanes

Churches of the Luddenden Valley (Walk 5)

Part of the religious heritage - churches and chapels in the valley. A walk through a varied landscapes.

A Walk around Luddenden Dean (Walk 6)

A 4 mile walk - printable version has comprehensive info about the history, online version has a summary of the info.

Jerusalem Farm - walks from the Villages

3 walks with map 3 miles

Midgley & Luddenden eTrail

A 5 mile circular walk to trace local heritage - the development of rural Pennine settlements from their earliest beginnings. With download audio visual commentary

Bramwell Bronte: The Wandering Bard

Luddendenfoot to Haworth walking across the moors with Bramwell Bronte

From early development to later heritage of this ancient township. Includes canal towpath and mainly road walking with option of moorland loop.