This walk will be led by Environmental Projects in Kirklees (EPIKS) ranger, Gilly, who has a specialist knowledge of urban wild landscapes.
The walk will start in St Georges Square, Huddersfield Railway Station, and follow a route through Greenhead Park to up to Gledholt Bank where will be met by the friends of Gledholt Local Nature Reserve, who will share an insight into what makes this area so valuable to wildlife and the local community. We will learn of the history of the woodland and pond and what its future care requires.
From the nature reserve we will return to the park, past the historic Gledholt Hall, which has a history dating back to mediaeval times.
We will then continue our walk to Greenhead Park, here we will look at how the natural history of the park is reflected in the landscape planting. You are invited to stop in the park for lunch, either bring your own food and drink or visit one of the parks cafes.
This walk is just under 3 miles and takes in a variety of terrain; town centre streets, side roads and footpaths. The footpaths include steps and unpaved surfaces. The pace will be very steady, and stops will be frequent. It is suitable for those who like a slow pace and frequent opportunities to talk.
You are invited to join the conversation and add your stories as we walk. Share your relationship with Huddersfield's wild spaces and what they mean to you. Discover new ways of exploring the town and build a greater knowledge of how to interpret the landscape.
