The Public Footpath Network consists of the Footpaths and the descriptions indicated below we encourage this network to be walked since it is under threat by developemnt . On this site we have included pictures and descriptions
If you have regualrly walked these paths for a number of years we would encoutage to you to contact us so you may fill in a user evidence form. This enables the footpath to be foramlised on a definitive Map , so it can not be lost and can be preserved for Future Generations .Please contact for a User Form.
judywoods@dial.pipex.com The production of a definitive map will assist in protecting the woodland and its systematic ersoion by developers and developemnent with encroachment currently seen to its North and South Margins . The Save Our Heritage Campaign seeks to have Judy woods nominated as a Phase 2 Local Nature Reserve and will be instrumental through the will and support of its members to enable this . The FP network also forms vital access to theGreen Areas in addition to displaying the rich heritage sketched on its landscape
Many features such as the green malachite from mine workings and the smelted iron Stone from the furnaces of the Low Moor Iron works can still be seen on many of these routes . The standings of the old engine workings for pulling tram carts that worked the mines in the vicinity can also be seen and from the hill top view on dry summerds the tracks can be traced for some miles on the landscape. In parts such as the " orange Bog " the Iron ore leaches out from seams in the rock causing a bright orange discolouration ( rust !) . The woods themselves are also rich in Bell Pits from early mining days. The hillslope curves round Fenwick Drive and turns to Wyke , with a steep sided river valley containing Royds Hall Beck. These slopes are what is termed Coal Measures yielding various crude grades of coal.
All these things can be found in a green and pleasant environment . Lobby your MP Gerry Sutclife to keep it that way (01274) 40007 remind him what YOU want
Judy Woods Heritage campaign is not associated with the Friends Of Judy Woods . The Save Our Heritage Campaign have brought this service to you with no assiatnce from external funding and seeks to preserve , protect and enhance the well being of the woodland without vested interest
How to Use the Network Guide Easy . Just look at the Map below and decide where you would like to go. Run the Cursor over the Map area and click on the Route . - This will open up a page for that FP - Foot Path . Each Footpath Guide will contain ALL you need to GO !!!!!!
- Pictures along the route so you know what to look for
- Grid References
- Length of the Walk (Miles / Kilometers )
- Historic Features
- Botanical Information
- Birds & Wildlife
- Safety Points .
- Useful Contact Numbers
Each Path is given a FP Designation Eg : FP 131 however included below the Map is a Verbal description of where the Path goes from and too , and we are currently adding Grid references all the time for GPS Users . If you would like to add or contibute to any observations please contact the Web Master on
judywoods@dial.pipex.com
SEE WHERE YOU WANT TO GO ? CLICK ON THE ROUTE FOR A DESCRIPTION GUIDE HISTORY AND PHOTOGRAPHS
CLICK ON THE LINKS FOR EACH PATH TO GET A VISUAL GUIDE These Boots are made for Walking.........Click on the Boots !!! Public Footpath 129: N. Brow Wood - Royds Hall Farm via Mid Pasture to Horse CloseBridge
Public Footpath 131: Lingdale Road to Royds Hall Cottages
Public Highway/Footpath Royds Hall Lane (Lingdale Road ) to High Fernley Lane via Royds Hall and side of Old Hanna Woods
Public Footpath 132: Delph Hill to Base Wall Park Dam ( Down Hillside )
Public Footpath 108: Park Dam from Royds Hall Lane to Huddersfield Road
Public Footpath 120: Royds Hall Lane via Old Hanna Wood to High Fernley Road
Public Footpath 113 : High Fernley Rd to Huddersfield Rd via Field Pasture and Littlewood Close (Lower Path close to Beck)
Public Footpath 114: High Fernley Fields Middle Pasture Rd to Station Rd via Low Wood ( Parralel to Wyke Tunnel)
Public Footpath 116: Horse Close bridge on High Fernley Rd to Station Rd via Low Wood (Bottom Path Close to Royds Hall Beck )
Public Footpath 117: Horse Close bridge (Grid ( on High Fernley Rd to Station Rd via Low Wood (Top Path)
Public Footpath 125: Brow Woods Via Royds Hall Great Wood To Horse Close Bridge ( Lower Path close to Royds Hall Beck)
Public Footpath 126: Norh Brow Woods via Royds Hall Great Wood to Horse Close Bridge ( Upper Path Adjacent To Pasture Horse Close Cottages )
We are currently adding the Calderdale MDC Footpath Network to theWest of the Administrative Boundary of Royds Hall Beck which includes quite an extensive and exceptionally well maintained network which links from Jagger Park Wood accross into Shelf and Sun Woods and other wooded Areas which would have part of the Great Forest of Bryansccholes
High Fernely Road Green Lane to Norwood Green Via Judy Bridge and Sowden lane
How do we rate Local Authorities on ROW ?
We rate Calderdale MDC as a 5 Star Authority in regarrd to their ROW Policies and Network
We rate Kirklees MDC as 3 Star Authority
We rate Bradford MDC as 1 Star Authority
