Castle Hill Heritage Day Walk

Participants will follow a circular route, which follows purpose-built footpaths. Reference will be made to the scheduled Bronze/Iron-Age hillfort, 12th Century motte-and-bailey castle, grade II listed Victoria Tower, and the site of a deserted Medieval village.

The Guide will explore and explain the earthworks, look at the findings from previous and recent archaeological excavations, show locations and explain the uses of the now-demolished buildings on the hill.

Conditions are dependent on the weather. Cars may be parked on the top of the hill. There is no cover, and sun protection may be needed. Since the site is exposed to the elements, visitors should dress accordingly. Walking shoes or strong trainers are advised. There are no nearby toilets unless you wish to visit nearby settlements.

Timings

Sunday 20 September:

1030-1200

Location & directions

Castle Hill, Hillside, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6TA

Directions:

Along Ashes Lane, take Lumb Lane immediately below the Tower, then a sharp access road on the left which climbs the hill. This is extremely narrow with limited passing places. The main car park is at the top. if you wish to avoid the access road there is room for limited parking on Lumb Lane. Nearby is a footpath which climbs to the Tower.

Contact on day:

Linda Beever

Telephone number:

+447907683330

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

If you would like to participate, please contact John Cross. Participants must pre-book. For practical reasons there will be a limit on numbers.

Booking contact name:

John Cross

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

31 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

There is a car park on the hilltop, but spaces are not designated. The paths to the Victoria Tower from the car park are uneven, and the Tower itself can only be accessed by stone steps. The footpaths around the hill consist of compacted stone and involve wooden steps when crossing over ditches. Grassed areas may be crossed. A risk assessment document has been prepared and will be made available to participants on booking a place. A register will be taken on site and participants will be required to sign to confirm that they have read the risk assessment document.

Additional information

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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