Geo-Trips :: Marsden to York via Huddersfield, Ossett, Wakefield and Garforth
Marsden to York
A cycle ride from Marsden, Sat, 20 Apr 2024 by DS Pugh
Following the Huddersfield Narrow Canal from Stanedge Tunnel to Huddersfield to join the Huddersfield Broad Canal towards Dewsbury. From Dewsbury to Ossett along a former railway line, then along roads through Ossett into Wakefield to pick up another former railway to Stanley Ferry, then to Garforth via the Lines Way. Following National Cycle Network route 66 to Aberford and Tadcaster, then heading into York along the A64 cycle path.
On the map below, the grey line is the GPS track from this trip. Click the blue circles to see a photograph taken from that spot and read further information about the location. The blue lines indicate the direction of view. There is also a slideshow of this trip. ( )
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Train from York at Marsden
The 0859 York to Manchester Piccadilly (2M66) calls at platform 2. This is the... more
East end of platform 2
The 0859 York to Manchester Piccadilly (2M66) calls at platform 2. This is the... more
Train departing Marsden
The 0859 York to Manchester Piccadilly (2M66) calls at platform 2. This is the... more
Platforms at Marsden
Looking across to platform 1 from platform 2 as a through train approaches the... more
Platforms from Station Bridge
Looking down onto the platforms (1 left, 2 centre, 3 right) from Station Bridge.... more
GSM-R mast and railway from Reddisher Road
The Transpennine lines west of Marsden station. In the foreground are the up/down... more
Reddisher Road and railway
On the left are the Transpennine lines between Huddersfield and Manchester.
Houses along Reddisher Road
Reddisher Road heading towards Tunnel End.
Fields below Reddisher Road
Looking down towards the Transpennine railway and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Below Reddisher Road
A field below Reddisher Road with the Transpennine railway lines and Huddersfield... more
Along Reddisher Road
Reddisher Road heads west from Marsden towards Tunnel End.
Telegraph pole on Reddisher Road
Looking towards the junction with Waters Road.
Repairs along Waters Road
Waters Road near Tunnel End.
Fields above Waters Road
Waters Road near Tunnel End.
Tunnel End Reservoir retaining wall
The reservoir supplies the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Ainsley Lane
Passing Tunnel End Reservoir on the right.
Bridge over the River Colne
Ainsley Lane crossing the River Colne below Tunnel End Reservoir.
Fields at Tunnel End
Above the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Entrance to Standedge Tunnel
The Waterside Cafe beside the Huddersfield Narrow Canal at the entrance to the... more
Bridge 62 over the Huddersfield Narrow Canal
A bridge at Watersedge near the entrance to Standedge Tunnel.
Canal and Standedge Tunnel Visitors Centre
On the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Standedge Tunnel Visitors Centre
On the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Towpath near bridge 62
On the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal near bridge 61
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal near bridge 61 which carries the... more
Canal near High Lea
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal west of Marsden
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 42E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 41E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal west of lock 41E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal near Warehouse Hill Road
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal east of lock 40E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, looking towards lock 40E.
Canal west of lock 39E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 39E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 37E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 37E and Blue Peter logo
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. This lock was restored with support from... more
Basin and lock 34E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal near lock 34E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal at Pig Tail Bridge
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal next to bridge 54 and lock 33E.
Canal and Sandhill Cottages
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal east of Sandhill Cottages
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Basin above lock 31E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 31E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal near Booth's Bridge
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal below Booth's Bridge
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 30E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal above lock 30E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal below lock 30E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Above, the bridge carries the Transpennine... more
Lock 29E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal beside Waring Bridge
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal beside bridge 50.
Waring Bridge and lock 29E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Boats above lock 26E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal near lock 25E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Ahead is bridge 48.
Canal above lock 25E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal below lock 25E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal at lock 24E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal in Slaithwaite.
Boats moored along Canal Side
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal in Slaithwaite.
Canal Side in Slaithwaite
Along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal passing Northern Sole
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal in Slaithwaite beside the Northern Sole Cafe.
Canal by Globe Mill
The Huddersfield Narrow Canal at lock 22E in Slaithwaite.
Canal below lock 22E
The Huddersfield Narrow Canal in Slaithwaite.
Carr Lane
On the north side of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal in Slaithwaite.
Station Road
Station Road in Slaithwaite at the junction with Lewisham Road.
Churchwood Close
Looking towards Slaithwaite Parish Church.
Houses on Station Road
Viewed from the junction with Lewisham Road.
Canal east of Platt Lane
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 20E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Bridge 41
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 19E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal lock 19E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal east of lock 18E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Towards lock 18E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 17E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal below bridge 40
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Field beside Titanic Mill
Viewed from the towpath of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Basin above lock 16E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 15E and bridge 38
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Field beside the Huddersfield Narrow Canal
In the distance is Titanic Mill.
Canal between locks 15E and 14E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal towards lock 15E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Wall above the canal
Looking across the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal approaching lock 14E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 13E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Bridge 36A
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal and Home Mills
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Weir on the River Colne
Viewed from an aqueduct on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal below lock 12E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal beside Colne Vale Road
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 11E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 10E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
The slow machine that England Was
Lock 9E on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Houses on Lockbridge Way
Looking across the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Towards lock 9E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 9E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal above lock 7E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal between locks 9E and 7E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal west of lock 6E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal approaching bridge 30
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal with Stoney Battery Road crossing the canal... more
Canal from Bridge 30
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal viewed from Stoney Battery Road.
River Colne near Stoney Battery Road
Looking downstream along the River Colne from a footbridge to Upper Brow Road.
Steps towards Upper Brow Road
A path between Stoney Battery Road and Upper Brow Road.
Path beside the River Colne
The path leads to Millgate.
Towpath closure near bridge 30
The towpath along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal is closed into Huddersfield.
Traffic lights on Manchester Road
The junction with Blackmoorfoot Road.
Manchester Road
Looking down the A62 near the junction with Thornton Lodge Road.
Manchester Road and Penistone Lane Viaduct
The busy A62 with the viaduct carrying the Penistone Line beyond.
Path to the canal
Leading to the Huddersfield Narrow Canal from Manchester Road.
Benches beside the canal
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal near Manchester Road.
Canal and River Colne
On the left is the Huddersfield Narrow Canal with the River Colne to the right.
Canal near Kingfisher House
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Lock 3E and Kirklees College
The Huddersfield Narrow Canal passing the college near Chapel Hill.
Queen Street South
The road is crossing above the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal near lock 1E
Part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal in Huddersfield.
Charles Sikes Building
Part of the University of Huddersfield viewed from the canal side.
Footbridge beside the Charles Sikes Building
Crossing the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Canal and University Health Centre
The canal is the Huddersfield Narrow Canal where Shorefoot Mill Goit meets.
Aspley Basin
The meeting point of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Aspley Marina
The meeting point of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Huddersfield Broad Canal at Aspley Marina
The meeting point of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and Huddersfield Broad Canal is... more
Boats moored north of Aspley Marina
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Boats moored near Huddersfield Sainsbury
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Locomotive Bridge
A lifting bridge carrying Quay Street over the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Canal near Old Leeds Road
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Canal at Leeds Road Bridge
The Huddersfield Broad Canal passing under the A62.
Canal north of Leeds Road
The Huddersfield Broad Canal having passed under the A62.
Canal and Vine Street Energy plant
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Canal near Canal Street
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Canal near Vine Street
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Broad Canal near Canal Street
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Lock 9 and Bridge 11
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Canal between locks 8 and 9
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Lock 7
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Canoes near lock 7
Canoes on the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Canoeing on the Huddersfield Broad Canal
Close to lock 7.
Lock 7
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Riddings Bridge
Bridge 9 on the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Canal passing Leeds Road sports complex
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Canal and passing train
The railway running above the Huddersfield Broad Canal between Huddersfield and... more
Lock 5
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Canal near Leeds Road
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal. Leeds Road is bridge 8.
Canal and former railway bridge
The Huddersfield Broad Canal is crossed by Whitacre Mill Viaduct on the former... more
Lock 4
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Canal passing Deighton Works
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Lock 3 and Ladgrave Bridge
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Calder Valley Greenway viaduct
The Huddersfield Broad Canal with the former viaduct for the Newtown Goods railway... more
Pipe bridge and former railway viaduct
The Huddersfield Broad Canal is crossed by a pipe bridge with the former viaduct... more
Canal approaching Colne Bridge Road
Part of the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Colne Bridge
Bridge number 3 on the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Colne Bridge Lock
Lock number 2 on the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Colne Bridge Lock and Mamas and Papas
Lock number 2 on the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Bridge number 2
Crossing the Huddersfield Broad Canal on the Huddersfield Line is the 1144... more
Rail bridge crossing the canal
Bridge number 2 on the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Lock 1
Cooper Bridge Lock on the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
Leeds Road bridge crossing the River Calder
The bridge carries the A62 over the River Calder at the confluence of the... more
River Calder and Huddersfield Broad Canal
The entrance to the canal is on the right. Viewed from Leeds Road Bridge.
Cycle path on Leeds Road Bridge
Crossing the River Calder. The road is the A62.
Cooper Bridge Lock
Lock 16 on the Calder and Hebble Navigation.
Path beside the River Calder
Ahead is a railway bridge carrying the Caldervale Line over the River Calder.
Pipe bridge over the River Calder
Looking along a path beside the River Calder.
Railway bridge over the River Calder
A four track bridge, but only two lines remain in use. These are the lines linking... more
Battyeford Hauling Bridge
Bridge 12 over the River Calder near the entrance to the Calder and Hebble Navigation.
Pipe bridge and railway bridge over the Calder
Looking towards the railway bridge carrying the line from Mirfield to Brighouse.... more
Bridges over the River Calder
Looking towards the railway bridge carrying the line from Mirfield to Brighouse.... more
River Calder from Battyeford Hauling Bridge
The entrance to the Calder and Hebble Navigation is out of shot on the right.
Battyeford Hauling Bridge
Crossing the River Calder with the entrance to the Calder and Hebble Navigation ahead.
Calder and Hebble Navigation near Battyeford
The towpath east of Battyeford Hauling Bridge.
Boats near Waterside Walk
Boats moored along the Calder and Hebble Navigation.
Canal near Wood Lane Bridge
The Calder and Hebble Navigation near Battyeford.
Pedigree and Joshua
Boats moored on the Calder and Hebble Navigation near Wood Lane Bridge.
Canal near Wood Lane Bridge
The Calder and Hebble Navigation between Wood Lane and Battyeford Lock.
Canal near Battyeford Lock
Part of the Calder and Hebble Navigation.
Garlic beside the river
A path along the banks of the River Calder.
Path towards Battyeford Lock
A path along the banks of the River Calder
River Calder in Battyeford
Looking upstream along the Calder from a path along the riverbank.
River Calder and riverbank path
The River Calder in Battyeford.
Upstream along the River Calder
Looking along the River Calder from a path along the riverbank. Ahead the remnants... more
Across the River Calder
Looking across the River Calder in Battyeford from a path along the riverbank.
Houses on Banks Mews
New housing close to the River Calder.
Railway bridge remains
Once crossing the Huddersfield lines.
Banks Mews
New housing on a street leading down to the River Calder.
Chadwick Fold Lane
Ahead Mirfield Viaduct carries the Huddersfield Railway Lines over the road.
Train crossing Mirfield Viaduct
The 1154 Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle (1P25) service formed of 802212... more
Newgate Street Bridge
Crossing the River Calder in Mirfield.
River Calder from the entrance to the Calder and Hebble Navigation
Looking across the River Calder towards the railway in Mirfield.
Mirfield Viaduct and River Calder
The train is the 1236 Selby to Manchester Piccadilly (1U18) service formed of 185134.
Ledgard Flood Lock
The entrance to the Calder and Hebble Navigation in Mirfield.
Canal near Ledgard Flood Lock
The Calder and Hebble Navigation in Mirfield.
Mirfield Marina
The Calder and Hebble Navigation in Mirfield.
Boats at Mirfield Marina
The Calder and Hebble Navigation in Mirfield.
Boats beside Lowlands Road
The Calder and Hebble Navigation in Mirfield.
Former Cleckheaton Branch crossing the canal
The Calder and Hebble Navigation used to be crossed by a railway here.
Bridge and bench near Shepley Bridge Marina
The Calder and Hebble Navigation near Mirfield.
Shepley Bridge Marina
The Calder and Hebble Navigation.
River Calder near Shepley Bridge Marina
Viewed from the bridge over the entrance into the canal.
Shepley Bridge Lock
Lock 18 on the Calder and Hebble Navigation.
River Calder near Ladywood Lakes
Looking across the River Calder near Ravensthorpe.
Path beside the River Calder in Ravensthorpe
The riverbank near Ladywood Lakes.
Bridleway beside the railway
A rather muddy section of track between the railway and River Calder.
Train approaching Ravensthorpe
The track is a bridleway running between the River Calder and railway. The train... more
Railway at Hunger Hill Bridge
Looking down on the railway lines between Ravensthorpe and Mirfield from a bridge... more
Hunger Hill Bridge
On the far side of the bridge the bridleway which runs parallel to the railway is... more
Railway west of Hunger Hill Bridge
The Transpennine route between Ravensthorpe and Mirfield.
Bridleway near Hunger Hill Bridge
The bridleway climbs up above Ravensthorpe through Lady Wood.
Track in Lady Wood
A bridleway climbing towards Sands Lane.
Bridleway towards Sands Lane
A bridleway climbing up from the Calder Valley.
Towards Calder Farm
Looking towards Calder Farm from a bridleway though Lady Wood.
Horses near Sands Lane
A bridleway approaching Sands Lane from Lady Wood.
Fields near Calder Farm
Looking across farmland near Sands Lane.
Path in Jordan Wood
From a crossroads of paths.
Junction of paths in Jordan Wood
Bridleways climbing above the Calder Valley south of Ravensthorpe.
Bridleway to Ouzelwell Lane
A bridleway on the slopes above Ravensthorpe near Jordan Wood.
Fields above Lady Wood
Looking across a field above Lady Wood from a bridleway on the slopes above Ravensthorpe.
Track descending towards Ouzelwell Lane
A bridleway leading down the hill towards Ravensthorpe.
Farmland near Jordan Wood
Looking across farmland from a bridleway above Ravensthorpe.
Powerlines crossing the bridleway
The bridleway descends to Ouzelwell Lane.
Footpath towards Lady Wood
A footpath to Lady Wood viewed from a bridleway.
Gas marker along a bridleway
The bridleway climbs from Ouzelwell Lane.
Track descending to Ouzelwell Lane
A bridleway descending into Ravensthorpe.
Track near Crow Royd
The bridleway climbs up from Ouzelwell Lane.
Track below Crow Royd
The bridleway descending towards Ouzelwell Lane.
Bridleway towards Ravensthorpe Road
A bridleway approaching Ravensthorpe School.
Houses near Ravensthorpe School
The school entrance is on the left.
Steps to Forge Lane
The steps lead from the canal towpath to a narrow path leading up to Forge Lane.
Canal at Forge Lane Bridge
The Calder and Hebble Navigation in Ravensthorpe.
Calder and Hebble Canal Bridge
Carrying the Wakefield to Mirfield railway lines over the Calder and Hebble... more
New fence along the canal
The land on the right is now a construction compound for the Transpennine Route... more
Spen Valley Greenway behind a fence
The land on the left is now a construction compound for the Transpennine Route... more
Dewsbury to Ravensthorpe railway bridge
The land on the both sides are now construction compounds for the Transpennine... more
TRU Construction works
The land on the right is now a construction compound for the Transpennine Route... more
Long Cut End flood lock
The lock between the Calder and Hebble Navigation and the River Calder.
Fenced off path along the River Calder
The land here is now a construction compound for the Transpennine Route Upgrade of... more
River Calder near Long Cut End Flood Lock
Looking across the River Calder from its junction with the Calder and Hebble Navigation.
Canal path beside Thornhill Power Station
The River Calder east of Calder Road.
River Calder beside Thornhill Gas Power Station
Looking across the River Calder in Ravensthorpe.
Calder Road Bridge
Crossing the River Calder.
Houses on Broad Street
The fire station is on the left.
Descending Fall Lane
Construction works are underway as part of the railway Transpennine Route Upgrade.
Calder Bank Road
The road gives access to the Calder Valley Greenway.
Greenway near Calder Bank Road
The path beside the River Calder is part of the Calder Valley Greenway.
Cycle path towards Wilton Street
A section of cycle path between Aldams Road and Wilton Street. The path is part of... more
Cycle path near Wilton Street
A section of cycle path between Aldams Road and Wilton Street. The path is part of... more
Dewsbury All Saints
Looking towards the Church from Link Road.
Along Sands Lane
Ahead the road becomes a cycle path which connects to the Dewsbury-Ossett Greenway.
Cycle path beside the River Calder
Part of the Dewsbury-Ossett Greenway with the River Calder to the right.
Cycle path and Headfield Viaduct
Both the track in the foreground and the viaduct are part of the Dewsbury-Ossett... more
River Calder from the Dewsbury-Ossett Greenway
The River Calder in Dewsbury viewed from a cycle path.
Cycle path at Sands Lane
The path is part of the Dewsbury-Ossett Greenway which turns here to join the... more
Start of the path to Ossett
A cycle path from Dewsbury to Ossett is ahead. Out of shot to the right, the path... more
Junction of cycle paths
Ahead leads over the Headfield Viaduct into Savile Town. To the left is the Part... more
Greenway near Preston Street
Part of the Dewsbury-Ossett Greenway.
Cycle path near Preston Street
Part of the Dewsbury-Ossett Greenway.
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