Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding routes around Todmorden
Centre Vale Park
Centre Vale Park consists of 33 hectares of mature oak and beech woodland intersected by woodland walks and open parkland. It offers visitors the chance to relax in a green, open space and to enjoy the all weather 5-a-side football pitches, bowling greens, children's play area, skate park and cycle way.
It is ideal for walking, sports and formal recreation, picnics and family outings. The public toilets are to the east of the park. Centre Vale Park has been awarded the coveted Green Flag status and the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Fields status. There is also a heritage trail around the park, a free leaflet is available from us in the Information Centre
It is ideal for walking, sports and formal recreation, picnics and family outings. The public toilets are to the east of the park. Centre Vale Park has been awarded the coveted Green Flag status and the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Fields status. There is also a heritage trail around the park, a free leaflet is available from us in the Information Centre
Todmorden Town Trail
Explore Todmorden, discovering the role of the Fielden family and some of the main town landmarks. This is a 3.5 mile (6km) walk with two steep inclines at the beginning and halfway through the trail. Maps are available from our online Shop or in person at Todmorden Information Centre. The script for audio commentary can be read here.
Todmorden Centenary Way
.The Todmorden Centenary Way is a twenty mile circular route around the former borough. It can be joined at any point and sectons walked in any order. It is both a fascinating new walk for regular walkers as well as an invitation to those with less experience to explore our fields, woodlands, open moors and valleys. The walk uses the canal towpath as a "spine" route along the valley bottom that joins with all the link paths. The maps can be purchased via out on line shop or by visiting us at the Information Centre.
The Calderdale Way
The Calderdale Way is a 50 mile (80 km) walk exploring the hills, moors and valleys of Calderdale. It is an ‘up and down’ journey with few level sections. However, the higher levels provide some exceptionally fine panoramic views. The main and link routes to the valley bottom are designed so that they can be completed in short stages.
The walk encircles Halifax, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, following old packhorse ways across the open gritstone hillsides with sections of traditional stone causeway, passing through hillside villages and old mill towns on the banks of the River Calder. There are numerous link paths which connect the Calderdale Way to the valley floor. A short diversion along the Pennine Way takes in the popular walk to the 100ft monument, Stoodley Pike.
The Paulinus Way
This is an amazing new pilgrim and heritage way created for the 21st century, which starts in the market town of Todmorden in West Yorkshire and retraces the steps of St Paulinus until it reaches the historic city of York.
St Paulinus is a symbol of hope and determination. He was part of the Augustine mission to Britain, which is recognised by many as perhaps one of the most important times in the development of the peoples of Britain. St. Paulinus is recognised as a Northern pioneer and his amazing achievements earned him the people's title 'God's Apostle to the North'.
The Paulinus Way can be enjoyed as a heritage, cultural, faith, wildlife, ecological, cycle or motor route, or simply as an adventure!
St Paulinus is a symbol of hope and determination. He was part of the Augustine mission to Britain, which is recognised by many as perhaps one of the most important times in the development of the peoples of Britain. St. Paulinus is recognised as a Northern pioneer and his amazing achievements earned him the people's title 'God's Apostle to the North'.
The Paulinus Way can be enjoyed as a heritage, cultural, faith, wildlife, ecological, cycle or motor route, or simply as an adventure!
Rochdale Canalside
Enjoy a waterside walk or cycle along a lovely section of the Rochdale Canal. The route starts in Todmorden and heads east along the towpath, passing Millwood, Lobb Mill, Eastwood, Charlestown and Calderside before coming into Hebden Bridge. It follows the flat towpath for just under 5 miles, and along the way there's several pretty locks, old bridges, historic mills and nice views of the River Calder which runs alongside part of the canal.
The Mary Towneley Loop
The Mary Towneley Loop is a 47 mile (76 km) circular route that forms part of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail, along the borders of Lancashire and Yorkshire. It is named in memory of Lady Towneley, who drew attention to the poor state of England's bridleways and the need for a long-distance route for horse-riders. A map of the route is available to download here.
For more information about any of these walks, maps, books and leaflets can be bought in our online Shop or from the Todmorden Information Centre. |
Sport
Sports Centre swimming pool
Todmorden Sports Centre
You will find Todmorden Sports Centre overlooking the beautiful grounds of Centre Vale Park. The centre offers a wide range of excellent leisure facilities with a 25 metre swimming pool at its core. There is a well-equipped gym, fitness studio and dance studio; all air conditioned for your comfort. Outside the centre is a flood lit football pitch and tennis courts. Daily classes are held for all abilities.
For more information, please visit the Todmorden Sports Centre website. |
Todmorden Tennis Club
Todmorden Lawn Tennis Club is fully constituted, affiliated to the Lawn Tennis Association[LTA] and a designated Community Amateur Sports Club[CASC].
We offer a friendly and sociable environment in which to play tennis. The club also belongs to the Calderdale Community Tennis Partnership, which along with other clubs, actively promotes the playing of tennis especially with young people. Address: Stansfield Hall Rd, Hallroyd Rd, Todmorden OL14 8BJ email: todtennisclub@gmail.com |
Todmorden Golf Club
Todmorden Golf Club, formed in 1895, has a compact 9 hole golf course set on a plateau 400 feet above the town giving breathtaking views of the Pennines It is bounded on one side by the Calderdale Way and encompasses a Celtic burial ground. This exceptionally well-maintained course, with narrow fairways, testing rough and excellent sculptured greens, provides the visitor with a realistic golfing challenge. The Clubhouse, built in 1764, has been modernised to provide visitors with a relaxing atmosphere in which they can relate their day's experiences over a well-earned drink, and enjoy the hospitality of this most friendly club.
Address: Rive Rocks, Cross Stone Road, Todmorden OL14 8RD Telephone: 01706 812986 Email: todmordengolfclub.co.uk |
Todmorden Cricket Club Todmorden Cricket Club, situated in the heart of our town, at the beautiful Centre Vale Ground. We have three senior teams and a thriving junior set up and we are proud to play in the JW Lees Lancashire Cricket League.
We have a fully refurbished excellent function room with full kitchen facilities available for hire for any type of event. We also offer caravan facilities and are a registered CL site, with many visitors all year round. Address: Burnley Rd, Todmorden OL14 7BS Telephone: 01706 813140 |
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