Coal Mining round the Bradley Bar area of Huddersfield

Viewing old coal workings round the Bradley Bar area. This covers, 'Upper Fellgreve Wood' , 'Huddersfield Crematory area', ' Villa Farm area', Part of 'Lower Fellgreve Wood' and back to Upper Fellgreve Wood'. The walk starts at Woodside lane with the junction of Bradford Road, Fixby. It is recommended you park in the 'Asda Car Park' and leave by the exit away from the store then cross Bradford Road. You can shop before or after. The walk starts in ,Upper Fellgreve Wood, to look at the bell pits and site of the old Drift Mine. The surface is uneven with trip hazards. we then cross over Fixby Road to see the site of the old ,'Bradley Lane Colliery'. From this we walk round to 'Villa Farm to see where 'Bradford Road Colliery' was. From this we cross Bradley Road to visit the mine workings in 'Upper Fellgreve Wood' then return back to 'Upper Fellgreve Wood' To finish the walk.
A short history of the mines will be given as we get to each one. I will also demonstrate how I find the mines using a 'Dowsing Technique'.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:

13.00

Location & directions

Woodside Lane, Fixby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2HA

Directions:

Leave Huddersfield on Bradford Road passing through Fartown on route till you get to the 'Asda Roundabout'. Continue passed the roundabout and 'Woodside Lane' is the next road on the left. From the back of the 'Asda Car Park' you can exit on foot and turn left to Bradford Road, cross over the road and I will meet you there.

Contact on day:

MR ROGER LYNCH

Telephone number:

+441484358434

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Pre- booking is required to save people having a wasted trip if too many arrive.

Booking contact name:

Roger Lynch

Booking telephone number:

+441484358434

Accessibility details

This is unfortunately unsuitable for disabled people and wheelchairs. You will be walking through woodland with uneven ground and many trip hazards. It is recommended you wear suitable footwear and clothes appropriate for the weather. There are no facilities on route. You will be crossing four dangerous roads. I am not a trained first aider. (Asda has toilets and a café).

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

3 hour(s)

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