Castle Hill Heritage Day Walk
Castle Hill, Hillside, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6TA
Participants will follow a circular route, which follows purpose-built footpaths. Reference will be made to the scheduled Bronze/Iron-Age hillfort, 12th Century motte-and-bailey castle, grade II listed Victoria Tower, and the site of a deserted Medieval village.
The Guide will explore and explain the earthworks, look at the findings from previous and recent archaeological excavations, show locations and explain the uses of the now-demolished buildings on the hill.
Conditions are dependent on the weather, but cars may be parked on the top of the hill. There is no cover, and sun protection may be needed. Since the site is exposed to the elements, visitors should dress accordingly. Walking shoes or strong trainers are advised. There are no nearby toilets unless you wish to visit nearby settlements.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1400-1530
Location & directions
Castle Hill, Hillside, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6TA
- Directions:
- Along Ashes Lane, take Lumb Lane immediately below the Tower, then a sharp access road on the left which climbs the hill. This is extremely narrow with limited passing places. The main car park is at the top. if you wish to avoid the access road there is room for limited parking on Lumb Lane. Nearby is a footpath which climbs to the Tower.
- Contact on day:
- Linda Beever
- Telephone number:
- +447728406623
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Contact John Cross at [email protected]. Bookings can be made up to 14 days before the walk. For practical reasons there is a limit on numbers.
- Booking contact name:
- John Cross
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 31 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
There is a car park on the hilltop, but spaces are not designated. The paths to the Victoria Tower from the car park are uneven, and the Tower itself can only be accessed by stone steps. The footpaths around the hill consist of compacted stone and involve wooden steps when crossing over ditches. Some grassed areas are crossed. A risk assessment document has been prepared and will be made available to participants on booking a place. A register will be taken on site and participants will be required to sign to confirm that they have read the risk assessment document.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
