Huddersfield Broad Canal — Local services in Kirklees

Of all the many northern canals I have walked, this was in parts, outrageously difficult. Mainly going from the Calder Hebble Navigation to the start of the Huddersfield Broad Canal, quite a lot had no tow path and in 3 spots in close proximity the to path had fallen into the waterway. However, once walking on the canal after the transition and Junction it got much better. The canal has decent views of the Huddersfield railway line and has a few disused railway viaducts. I walked from Salterhebble Top Lock to Huddersfield Town down the canal. If your local you'll know a better route However iu struggled a lot as I like to follow the...

Beautiful, quiet location despite being a stones throw away from a major road, you can really transport yourself into another world. I love cycling it between Aspley basin and Cooper Bridge (A62). However the canal needs attention in parts, if it is to be used as part of a cycle network. I would hope some of the paving will be addressed as too rough for a hybrid bike and a couple of retaining sections of the canal are falling into the waterway, luckily not affecting it too much at the moment, but with time this could be...

Nice route into/out of Huddersfield town centre. Broad paths and access. Great for walking a dog, running or cycling (but there are a few gates to navigate. Mostly open and feels like a safe environment in the day time with the amount of...