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Huddersfield waterways - from Industry to Nature

River footbridge, Damside Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3RR

  • 08 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Join EPIKS and Huddersfield Canal Society on a circular walk alongside the river and canal near Huddersfield Town Centre and the University. A short, easy walk (1 - 2 miles) but involves some steps and some uneven ground.

Find out about the history of the Huddersfield canals (Broad and Narrow) and River Colne, including the Snow Island weir from the Chair of the Huddersfield Canal Society. Also about current work by EPIKS* to enhance habitats along the river, improving the natural environment for people and wildlife in and near Huddersfield Town Centre.
* Environmental Projects in Kirklees https://epiks.org.uk
Huddersfield Canal Society https://huddersfieldcanal.com/

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:
10.30 - 12.30

Location & directions

River footbridge, Damside Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3RR

Directions:
River footbridge at Junction of Damside Rd and Queens Mill Road. Near Timber Specialists, Queens Mill Road
Contact on day:
Ali Stopher
Telephone number:
+447930395711

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Booking essential via Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/huddersfield-waterways-from-industry-to-nature-tickets-955253377567
Booking contact name:
Ali Stopher
Booking website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/huddersfield-waterways-from-industry-to-nature-tickets-955253377567
Booking opens:
09 Aug 2024 09:00 AM
Booking closes:
07 Sep 2024 09:00 PM

Accessibility details

Parking is available on-street on Damside Road at no charge. A short (1 to 2 miles), relatively easy walk but involves some steps and some uneven ground.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
16
Est. tour duration:
2 hour(s)

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