Windswept heather moorlands, stupendous views from the ‘Tops’, beautiful wooded valleys, a web of becks and streams flowing into the River Calder. Red Grouse, Golden Plover, Twite, deer, otters … all to see.
Even in our towns, parks and gardens there are opportunities for wildlife to thrive alongside people. What a place to explore, and conserve.
Find out more about local wildlife:
Get Calderdale Buzzing! The local Bee and Pollinator Partnership.
Calderdale Wildlife blog – provided by the Halifax Scientific Society
Calderdale Moths , Butterflies and Dragonflies blog
Discover Local Nature Reserves:
Cromwell Bottom – hidden wetlands between Brighouse and Elland
Jerusalem Farm and Wade Wood – Thirteen hectares of beautiful woodland
Long Wood and Scarr Wood – Scarp Oak woodland with rich diversity
Gorpley Clough – Steep wooded valley of waterfalls and ancient mining
Explore our countryside:
70 walks around Calderdale – downloads provided by Casual Ramblers