Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve – Cromwell Lock loop from Brighouse

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Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve – Cromwell Lock loop from Brighouse

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Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve – Cromwell Lock loop from Brighouse

03:34

12.6km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.56 km

Slead Syke Wood

Forest

6.38 km

View of Halifax from Southowram Beacon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perched on the moors above Halifax, Southowram is a pleasant village that has associations with Emily Brontë. She taught at what was then an exclusive boarding school on Law Lane …

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8.42 km

Binns Wood

Forest

8.99 km

Forest Path with View of Southowram

Highlight • Trail

walking boots essential

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9.60 km

Fall Ings Mile Stone at Cromwell Bottom

Highlight • Monument

The Fall Ings Stones are a series of mile markers this one is at Cromwell Bottom

Ings: low-lying fertile land by a river. In Yorkshire English: "T'watter's gitten ower t'ingses." …

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9.83 km

Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve

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Cromwell Bottom is regarded as one of the most important wildlife sites in Calderdale. Nestled between the River Calder and the Calder and Hebble Navigation, the wetlands, woodlands and meadows …

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10.3 km

Cromwell Lock

Highlight • Other

10.4 km

Covenant Lock on the Calder and Hebble Navigation

Highlight • Structure

Many families out enjoying the nice weather. The sunshine makes people smile more.

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10.9 km

Brookfoot Lock and Old Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

lots of flowers in the spring and summer, food van nearby on Saturdays

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12.1 km

Brighouse Riverside and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The vibrant market town of Brighouse is a great base for exploring Calderdale thanks to its pretty riverside setting and excellent transport links. It is situated on the Calder and …

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.79 km

1.56 km

1.54 km

1.27 km

899 m

506 m

Surfaces

5.52 km

2.01 km

1.71 km

919 m

372 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

9°C

83 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

July 27, 2024,Go up the hill – River Calder loop from Brighouse

The wooded area above Elland road is very steep in places. I need to find a better route through that section of the walk. There is a couple of sections that are on the road, which might not be to everyone's taste, but apart from that a nice round trip.