Walkers are Welcome
Reporting a problem with paths
Local contacts
Feedback
Walkers are Welcome
This is a national scheme which aims are to encourage and support towns and villages to be attractive destinations for walkers with top quality information on local walks.
The scheme was launched in 2007 with Hebden Bridge becoming the first Walkers are Welcome town.
There are over 100 towns and villages that have signed up to become a Walkers are welcome town and village.
There is more information on the Walkers are Welcome website.
This site was developed in 2016 by a partnership of local walking groups in the area.
Reporting a problem with paths
We have a dedicated team of volunteers (called CROWS) who survey, repair and maintain the footpath and bridleway network.
If you hit a problem (e.g. paths overgrown, poor drainage, a wonky stile), they need to hear about it. The CROWS website has an easy to use report form.
If you want to know more about what CROWS do, look at their blog or website.
If you come across a deliberate blockage or obstruction, please tell us and we will pass it on to the Local Authority Highways department.
Local contacts
You may be able to find the information you’re looking for through one of these links. But feel free to contact us via the form at the bottom of the page.
- Visit Calderdale provides general information for visitors to the area.
- Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd Walkers Action a Walkers are Welcome group producing self guided walks and promoting access for walkers.
- Luddenden Conservation Society highlights events in the Luddenden area
- National Trust oversees the local attraction called Hardcastle Crags.
- Pennine Heritage produce e-Trails and have a wonderful archive of old photos of the area.
- TodWalkers a Walkers are Welcome group producing self guided walks and promoting access for walkers.
- Todmorden Information Centre an independent visitor centre with a comprehensive stock of local walking guides and strong links to walkers.
Feedback
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