West Yorkshire Geology Trust

(formerly West Yorkshire RIGS Group)

Bradford

Calderdale

Kirklees

Leeds

Wakefield

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Reports on recent walks & events

Our latest newsletter (February 2008)

Events Summer 2008

Castle Hill, Huddersfield
Rocks under your feet

Saturday 14th June 2.00 – 5.00
2 miles of easy walking

The West Yorkshire Geology Trust has developed two trails around Castle Hill to look at the landscapes produced by the sandstones, shales and coal seams of the Huddersfield area. Each trail has gentle walking along field footpaths and tracks, with a couple of steep hills and many stiles, all within sight of Castle Hill.
Meet Alison Quarterman at the lay-by on Castle Hill Side at the top of Lumb Lane (SE 151 139). There is limited parking in the lay-by.
There is a bus service from Huddersfield bus station (354) along the main road past Castle Hill with a very short walk along Lumb Lane to the meeting place. The 341 Huddersfield to Farnley Tyas bus is once every two hours.
Trains on the Sheffield to Huddersfield line stop at Honley and Berry Brow stations once an hour on Saturdays.
Stout footwear and waterproofs are recommended. There are no toilets.
Short articles about Castle Hill appear on the Huddersfield Geology Group website www.huddersfieldgeology.org.uk under the heading Features. The Castle Hill geology leaflet will be available to buy at 50p

Castle Hill, Huddersfield
Rock of Ages - Find out about Castle Hill’s rock formation some 300 millions of years ago!

Wednesday 23 July 2.00 – 4.00

This is a Wild about Kirklees event and is one of several taking place on Castle Hill during the school holidays. There will be children’s activities about rocks and fossils, as well as short guided walks around the top of Castle Hill to look at the geological background to the landscapes which can be seen from this wonderful viewpoint. Activities on offer will depend on the weather, as this is a very exposed and windy site!

Folly Dolly Falls, Meltham, near Huddersfield
The rocks of Huddersfield’s famous waterfall

Thursday August 14th 6.00 – 8.00
1 mile gentle walk

A short walk along the disused Meltham railway line to see a waterfall formed by sandstones and shales.
Meet Alison Quarterman at Morrison’s car park, Meltham, below the steep rock exposure at 6.00.
Buses 324 and 324A from Huddersfield to Meltham reach the bus station behind the Library, which is a short walk from Morrison’s supermarket. There is a steep, muddy path and a stone stile to negotiate so there is no wheelchair access. It is advisable to wear wellington boots, as it is necessary to wade in the stream in order to see the waterfall.
Families are welcome, but children should be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Rocky Roadshow

Saturday 16th August
at Anglers Country Park 11.00 – 4.00

Heptonstall

Sunday 17th August at 2.00 – 4.00 – guided walk

Huddersfield Town Centre
Building Stones in the centre of Huddersfield

Thursday 21st August at 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Short walk in the centre of town

A 2 hour walk around the town centre to look at polished rocks on shop and bank fronts, using the Guide to the Building Stones of Huddersfield published by Huddersfield Geology Group. A huge variety of different rock types can be seen and we can see how they have been used to decorate and weatherproof buildings in town centres.
Meet Alison Quarterman in the seating area in Market Place in the centre of Huddersfield at 6.30.
Huddersfield is served by the main railway line from Leeds to Manchester and the rail station is a short walk away from Market Place. Huddersfield bus station is a short walk from Market Place. There are toilets at the bus and train stations.

ENI award for our Castle Hill leaflet was presented at a meeting of the Geologists Association, Burlington House, London, 5th January 2007.

Castle Hill Geological Trail sponsored by National Lottery Awards for All