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Colne Valley
Lying to the west of Huddersfield, the Colne Valley has much to explore, including the Huddersfield Narrow Canal
and a number of interesting small villages. Golcar, set on the hillside overlooking the valley, boasts a fine
collection of weavers' cottages and is home to the Colne Valley Museum. Take a 360° virtual tour of Colne Valley
highlights.
Sitting at the head of the valley, Marsden has strong associations with the Luddite movement and formed an
historic trans-pennine crossing point, with the Standedge rail and canal tunnels and a packhorse route leading
out of the valley.
Slaithwaite is dominated by magnificent mill buildings, as well as a Georgian church and the nearby 16th Century
Slaithwaite Hall. Slaithwaite also features in the series Where the Heart Is.
Events in the Colne Valley feature folklore festivals, jazz, brass bands and much more. The dramatic Peak District
Park and the National Trust Marsden Moor Estate cover the high Pennine moor up over Marsden making the town an
excellent base for walkers, cyclists and riders alike. The National Trust organise regular plant sales, guided
walks and events throughout the year, offering something for everyone on the moor.
Restaurants in the valley are among some of the best in
England. The award winning
Weavers Shed and The Olive
Branch are just two of the unique eateries worth a visit. |
Colne Valley circular
Nestled in the Pennine Hills is the remarkable countryside of the Colne Valley.
What better way to to explore the moorland, oak woodlands and splendid Victorian mills of this Pennine valley than walking
£4.50 from Tourist Information centres.
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