Lumb Falls, Crimsworth Dean

Discover the serene beauty of Lumb Falls

Nestled in the picturesque Crimsworth Dean, Lumb Falls is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This stunning waterfall, with its cascading waters and lush green surroundings, is a popular destination for nature lovers and photographers alike.

Why Visit Lumb Falls?

• Natural Beauty: The falls are surrounded by breathtaking scenery, including towering trees, vibrant foliage, and crystal-clear streams.
• Peaceful Atmosphere: The serene ambiance of the area makes it the perfect place to relax and unwind.
• Photo Opportunities: The picturesque setting provides endless opportunities for capturing stunning photos.

Tips for Your Visit:

• Best Time to Visit: Spring and summer are ideal times to visit, when the water flow is at its peak.
• Wear Appropriate Footwear: The path to the falls can be slippery, so it's important to wear sturdy footwear.
• Respect the Environment: Please leave no trace and avoid disturbing the natural habitat.
• Bring a Camera: Capture the beauty of the falls and the surrounding area.

How to Get There:

Lumb Falls is located in Crimsworth Dean, a short drive from the town of Hebden Bridge. There is ample parking available near the trailhead as Crimsworth Dean is found in the same National Trust managed woodland as Hardcastle Crags. The walk to the falls is relatively short and easy, approx. 1.7 miles from Midgehole, making it suitable for families with children although people with limited walking abilities may struggle.

So, if you're looking for a peaceful escape into nature, be sure to add Lumb Falls to your list of must-visit destinations.

The pictures below were taken in September 2016 with a Nikon d3300, selected ones can be seen on my Clickasnap profile, with all the others available on various products at my Colin Green Photography Zazzle Store. Clicking any image should open a link in another window to my store.

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A Walk in Winter: The Calder and Hebble Navigation

These black and white photos capture the stark beauty of a winter scene along the Calder and Hebble Navigation. The path, blanketed in snow, winds its way alongside a still waterway. The trees lining the bank are bare, their branches reaching out like skeletal fingers towards the inky sky.

The absence of color in this photo only heightens the sense of tranquility. The world seems hushed, blanketed in a peaceful silence. Footprints visible in the snow are likely those of lonely hikers, making the viewer feel as though they are a remote person in this isolated landscape.

The Calder and Hebble Navigation is a 21-mile canal in West Yorkshire, England. It was built in the late 18th century to connect Sowerby Bridge with Wakefield. Today, the canal is a popular spot for walking, cycling, and boating.

This photo is a reminder that even in the depths of winter, there is beauty to be found in the natural world. The stark contrast of the black and white tones highlights the simple elegance of the scene. The stillness of the river and the bare branches of the trees create a sense of peace and tranquility.

If you're looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the Calder and Hebble Navigation is a great option. A walk along the canal towpath is a chance to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of the season, whatever the weather.

In addition to its natural beauty, the Calder and Hebble Navigation is also steeped in history. The canal was an important transportation artery during the Industrial Revolution, and there are a number of old mills and warehouses along its banks. Today, these buildings have been converted into homes, businesses, and arts centers.

Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply looking for a place to relax, the Calder and Hebble Navigation is a great place to visit. So next time you're in West Yorkshire, be sure to take a walk along this historic waterway. You might just be surprised by the beauty you find.

The pictures below were taken on the 17th January 2016 with a Nikon D3300 Camera, they can also be seen in a higher resolution on Clickasnap, by simply clicking any of the images. All will open in another window.

The canal pictured looking away from Walker Lane Bridge towards Chain Bridge. The Sowerby Bridge Gas Works and Gasometers used to occupy a site to the left of the picture just beyond the trees, the gasometers have long since been removed.

The canal is pictured here between Hollas Lane Bridge (Sterne Mills Bridge) and Edwards Road Bridge (Canal Mills Bridge). Both Bridges tend to known by either name, the land to the left of the picture has been redeveloped in to Copley Valley a mixed use zone of housing, industry and nature areas since this picture was taken. The land to the right of the picture may also face redevelopment in the coming years, it was for a number of years a car park for the Halifax Bank's Copley Data Centre, this has been closed for a while now with the data set to close and be sold off in the near future.

The canal towards Mearclough Canal Bridge, the waterway narrows a little here, often wondered why.

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Stoodley Pike November 2016

Towering over the Calder Valley, Stoodley Pike is more than just a hill overlooking the town of Todmorden, West Yorkshire; it's a monument; it's a beacon, a challenge, and a gateway to breathtaking panoramas. I embarked on my own Stoodley Pike adventure, and let me tell you, it was an experience in stunning vistas.

There are several routes to the summit, each offering its own unique charm. I opted for the Shaw Wood Road trail, starting from the A646 Burnley Road. The trail leaves Burnley Road almost immediately, crossing over the Rochdale Canal alongside Lock No. 15 Shawplains. The road winds through woodlands before reaching a housing estate at Lee Bottom Road, which runs eastward, offering glimpses of the imposing Pike as you ascend. Be prepared for a good workout, as the trail steadily gains elevation.

Finally, after conquering the final incline, the reward arrives. The 39-step spiral staircase beckons, leading you up another 40 feet to the balcony of the monument. Remember, a torch is recommended, as the narrow passage plunges into darkness, despite a grill that is meant to offer a light source.

The views from the top are nothing short of magnificent. The hill, at a height of 1300 feet, shows rolling fields in every direction, dotted with villages, reservoirs, and the distant Pennine peaks. On a clear day, you can even see Manchester and the Irish Sea! Take a deep breath, soak it all in, and feel the sense of accomplishment wash over you.

But Stoodley Pike is more than just a scenic overlook. It's steeped in history, dating back to the Iron Age. Explore the monument's intriguing inscriptions and weathered stones, whispering tales of the past. A monument was originally built to commemorate the Napoleonic Wars and then rebuilt to remember the Crimean War.

The monument features the following faded inscription above the north facing door:

STOODLEY PIKE

A BEACON MONUMENT

ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION

COMMENCED IN 1814 TO COMMEMORATE

THE SURRENDER OF PARIS TO THE ALLIES

AND FINISHED AFTER THE BATTLE OF

WATERLOO WHEN PEACE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1815.

BY A STRANGE COINCIDENCE

THE PIKE FELL ON THE DAY THE RUSSIAN

AMBASSADOR LEFT LONDON BEFORE THE

DECLARATION OF WAR WITH RUSSIA IN 1854.

WAS REBUILT WHEN PEACE WAS RESTORED IN

1856.

RESTORED AND LIGHTNING CONDUCTOR FIXED IN

1889.

 

The pictures below were taken on the 19th November 2016 with a Nikon D3300; they can be seen un-watermarked on my Clickasnap portfolio. Click any image to view it there.

The path up to Stoodley Pike, the monument visible at the summit.

I think the snow clinging to the side of the structure gives the monument a completely different feel to its usual look.

The Calder Valley and beyond towards Lancashire, taken from the base of the monument.

Looking west away from the monument, I have always liked this picture as it's gives the impression the clouds will shortly fall over the edge of the hill.

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Mearclough Bridge and the River Calder

 Mearclough Bridge is a crossing over the River Calder at Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, the current bridge is the latest of a few that have provided a river crossing here connecting the historic townships of Norland and Warley who were separated by the river. Norland town was responsible for keeping the bridge in good repair and were fined for failing in this on the previous bridge, that bridge was replaced by the current crossing between 1774 and the turn of the 19th century.

The current bridge is a 3 arch stone built structure which now has traffic restrictions to prevent HGV crossing it. These preventions were enacted when the new Sterne Mills Bridge was constructed in the mid 2010's, prior to this the only access to the industrial units and recycling centre nearby were via the bridge and it was hit and damaged a number of times by vehicles crossing as the bridge is barely wider than a single track road with no pedestrian pavements. It was given Grade II listed status in 1988 and carries Fall Lane over the River Calder.

From the bridge looking east towards Sowerby Bridge centre is Mearclough Weir which is thought to have once powered Mearclough Mills which is said to have been a Corn Mill around it's construction in the early 1800's.

The pictures below were taken on the 5th November 2016 with a Nikon d3300.

The River Calder pictured from Mearclough Bridge, the former mill weir seen in the middle of the picture. Mearclough Mills were a chemical site by the turn of the 20th century and occupied land on both sides of the river. The mills were known as Triangle Mills by the 1930's and involved in photographic printing.

The River Calder again pictured from the bridge looking in the direction of Copley, To the left of the picture hidden by the trees is the Calder and Hebble Navigation, to the right again hidden by trees is a tow path that runs alngside the river to Sterne Mills Bridge.

Mearclough Bridge, the tunnel area just beyond the right arch was once the cellar of a dwelling that occupied the top corner of the structure. The Calder and Hebble Navigation is behind the wall a few feet higher than the river, there is a water overflow for the canal into the river to the right of the picture not shown.

Mearclough Bridge has 3 arches, the 2 larger ones pictured cross the water, a third one crosses waste ground now and is hidden by the trees to the left.

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Canal Bridges

 

Canal Bridges is a set of 20 pictures I took that shows a variety of Canal Bridges taken at various locations and on differing canals in the UK and Italy. They can also be seen on Clickasnap un-watermarked.

Bridge 199 on the Leeds - Liverpool Canal near Bingley. Taken with a Nikon d3300 on

the 9th July 2016.

Long Cut End Viaduct over the Calder and Hebble Navigation at Thornhill Nr Dewsbury. I took this with a Nikon d3300 on the 30th December 2019.

Bridge 59 on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, taken with a Nikon d3300 on the 25th July 2020 somewhere between Slaithwaite and Marsden.

The Calder and Hebble Navigation underneath the M62 at Brighouse. Taken on the 30th March 2019 with a Nikon d3300.

Gauxholme Viaduct carries the railway over the Rochdale Canal between Todmorden and Hebden Bridge, I took this with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet on the 14th November 2013.

Concrete Pipe Bridge on the Rochdale Canal, I can't remember the exact location only it was somewhere between Littleborough and Walsden on the Rochdale Canal. Taken with a Polaroid is2132 on the 31st May 2014.

Hollins Mill Tunnel and the Rochdale Canal, Sowerby Bridge, taken with a Nikon d3300 on the 16th December 2018.

Not sure what the bridge is, but i took this on the Tennant Canal near Neath with a Nikon d3300 on the 20th September 2017.

Accademia Bridge over the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy, taken with a Nikon d3300 on the 30th October 2018.

Disused as a canal crossing for decades the bridge used to cross the Calder and Hebble Navigation Halifax Branch near Siddal, Halifax. I took this in June 2015 with a Polaroid is2132 on the Hebble Trail.

Bridge 54 on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, taken on the 25th July 2020 with a Nikon d3300.

Co-op Bridge steps at Sowerby Bridge, crossers the Rochdale Canal. I took this with a IPhone 11 on the 26th September 2021.

Bridge 52 on the Rochdale Canal at Smithy Bridge. I took this on the 27th December 2019 with a Nikon d3300.

Longbottom (Tenterfields) Bridge over the Rochdale Canal, taken with a Nikon d3300 on the 16th December 2018.

Bridge 34 over the Rochdale Canal at Walsden, St Peter's Church Spire is viewed in the background. I took this with a Nikon d3300 on the 27th August 2019.

Brighouse Marina Footbridge, taken from underneath Huddersfield Road Bridge on the Calder and Hebble Navigation. I took this on the 4th August 2018 with a Nikon d3300.

Bridge 62 over the Huddersfield Narrow Canal at Marsden, taken with a Nikon d3300 on the 25th July 2020.

Wakefield Road Bridge at Salterhebble Locks, the bridge crossers the remaining section of the Halifax Branch Canal. Taken on the 22nd May 2018 with a Nikon d3300.

Moderna Bridge over the Rochdale Canal at Mytholmroyd, I took this with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet on the 2nd November 2013.

Wheatley Bridge over the Calder and Hebble Navigation, taken with a Polaroid is2132 on the 18th April 2015.

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