Superlative Walks
Urban trails, each with something very specialHuddersfield
This walk around the centre of the market town of Huddersfield visits the sites some splendid Victorian architecture, and a canalside walk.
Huddersfield, population 162,000, is known for its role in the Industrial Revolution, and for being the birthplaces of rugby league, British Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson, and the international film star James Mason.
Huddersfield is a town of Victorian architecture, its development was hugely influenced by the Ramsden family, who purchased the Manor of Huddersfield in 1599. The family increased their holdings in the town until 1920, when they sold to the Corporation of Huddersfield.
Key Facts
Location: Huddersfield
Parking : Parking can easily be found outside the ring road.
Distance: 3 miles
Time : 2.5 hours (excluding stops)
Ascent/Descent: 240 feet
Map: OS Explorer 288, Bradford and Huddersfield
The Map
We have used the excellent Plotaroute to lay out and display our walks. With this map you can print, zoom and carry out other functions using the menu at the top right of the box. Alternatively you can click on the link below the map to visit the walk on the plotaroute site.
Route map for Superlative Walks - Huddersfield by Andy Zuntz on plotaroute.com
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