Full of surprises, this walk at Calverley near Bradford takes in hanging stones, a former fireworks factory and a TV drama location
From the car park fork right along Calverley Millennium Way. After 80m fork left over a collapsed wall and upwards. At a holly bush bear left along path edged by stones. At a junction of paths turn right. You will soon reach a well house, corner of a ruined cottage and, forward to your right, an empty former swimming pond. Fork left at the well and after steps pass through a gap in the wall and pass an archway. Leave the wood to turn left onto the road.
Extend the walk into Calverley village to view the Old Hall, a Grade I-listed late medieval manor house dating back to the 12th century that's undergoing restoration by the Landmark Trust. Town Wells Park includes four stone troughs which used to provide water for the village. Llamas and sheep sometimes graze around the gravestones of St Wilfrid's Church.
For one last navigational challenge see if you can find a circular reservoir surrounded by iron railings which was part of the system by which spring water was piped to Woodhouse Grove School in the late 19th century.The Thornhill, Town Gate, Calverley. Homely 17th century dining pub with log fire and courtyard. Original features include the stone entrance and hayloft. Menu includes a choice of 13 burgers, Mexican dishes and Sunday roasts. thethornhillcalverley.co.uk.
Calverley Coffee Shop and Deli, Carr Road, Calverley. Wraps, paninis, soups, sandwiches and jacket potatoes plus breakfasts in four sizes. facebook.com/CalverleyCoffeeShopAndDeli.Accessibility: This is a short, unchallenging walk but allow plenty of time to explore all the features and follow the directions closely as some paths are unclear or not marked on the OS map.
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