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Holmfirth & The Holme Valley - Last Of The Summer Wine Country

This walk has been planned by artist Ashley Jackson specially to introduce you to the Holmfirth area and there is an accompanying booklet available from the Tourist Information Centre in Holmfirth.  The booklet explains how this remarkable town and its' surrounding countryside has influenced Ashley Jackson as an artist since he moved to Holmfirth in 1972 and opened his first studio in the town in 1981.  During your walk, Ashley advises that you occasionally stop along the way to drink in the fantastic landscape created by Mother Nature. 

All of the walk is on hard surfaces but there are some steep inclines and steps which make the walk impossible if using a wheelchair and difficult if pushing a buggy.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW.
Distance	2.5 miles/4.5km	Height Gain	m
Grade		OS Map Number	OS Explorer map 288 (Bradford & Huddersfield) Or OS Explorer map 1 (Peak District)
Car (Parking)		Stiles
Steps		Circular
Linear
Start Point	Town Gate
Nearest Town	Holmfirth
Public Transport	Regular buses from Huddersfield to Holmfirth www.wymetro.com .
Toilets on Route	Public toilets in Holmfirth Bus Station
Nearest Refreshments	Many shops, pubs and cafes in Holmfirth
Downloadable Map	Download a map for this chosen walk by clicking on the PDF. If you are having problems downloading this file please try right clicking on the PDF icon and select "Save As"...

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