January - June 2026
Rambles are graded as follows:
(S). Strenuous: Over 20 miles.
(M). Moderate: 12-15 miles.
(E). Easy: 6-8 miles.
(NC). Persons of 16 years & older.
(C). Circular NB. ‘+’ or ‘-‘ indicates an increase or decrease in the grade stated.
THURSDAY WALKS: Easy paced (6-8 miles) first Thursday in the month. Steady away (under 5 miles) last Thursday in the month.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Leaders of walks MUST be fully paid up members to comply with the conditions of Club Insurance.
BOOKINGS FOR WALKS & EVENTS: Continue to book with the leader or nominated person. Sharing cars, meeting on Park Avenue off Trinity Street, near to Greenhead Park lower gates maybe arranged via the walk leader.
January
4 (Sun). FLOUCH. (M). Meet the leader at 09.00. Lunch & tea alfresco.
11 (Sun). STAINLAND. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch & tea alfresco.
18 (Sun). A. More details later if there is a leader available.
B. AROUND WEST BRETTON COUNTRY PARK. (M-). Meet the leader at 09.45. Lunch alfresco.
25 (Sun). UP & DOWN THE COLNE VALLEY. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch & tea alfresco.
February
1 (Sun). STOODLEY PIKE. (M). Meet the leader at 10.00 or leaving Greenhead Park at 09.00 by prior arrangements with the leader. Lunch & tea alfresco.
8 (Sun). LANGSETT. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch & tea alfresco.
15 (Sun). COLNE VALLEY. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch & tea alfresco.
22 (Sun). MELTHAM. (M). Meet the leader at 09.00. Lunch & tea alfresco.
March
1 (Sun). CRAGG VALE. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch & tea alfresco.
8 (Sun). DELPH. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch & tea alfresco.
12 (Thu). LUNCH at The Manor House Bistro, 1 Lidget Street, LINDLEY, HD3 3JB.
15 (Sun). CALDERDALE. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch & tea alfresco.
22 (Sun). BAILDON MOOR. (M). Meet the leader at 10.00. Lunch & tea alfresco.
29 (Sun). JUNCTION 22. (M). Meet the leader at 10.00. Lunch & tea alfresco.
April
5 (Sun). MELTHAM. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch & tea alfresco.
12 (Sun). ROUND & ABOUT KIRKHEATON. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch & tea alfresco.
19 (Sun). DERBYSHIRE EDGES. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch & tea alfresco.
26 (Sun). A. NIDDERDALE. (M). Meet the leader at 10.00. Lunch & tea alfresco.
B. AROUND THORNTON BD13. (M-). Meet the leader at 09.45. Lunch alfresco.
May
3 (Sun). OLDFIELD UPPERTHONG & NETHERTHONG. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch & tea alfresco.
10 (Sun). HOPTON HIKE. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch & tea alfresco.
15 (Fri). EVENING WALK. SCAPEGOAT RAMBLE. Meet the leader at 18.30.
17 (Sun). THORNHILL. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch & tea alfresco.
24 (Sun). A. LADYBOWER. (M). Meet the leader at 10.00. Lunch & tea alfresco.
B. (M-). Details later from the leader.
26 (Tue). EVENING WALK. Meet the leader at 18.30. More details later.
31 (Sun). PARADISE IN WHARFEDALE. (M). Meet the leader at 08.30. Lunch & tea alfresco.
June
5 (Fri). MEET, EAT & CHAT at The Golden Cock, 2 The Village, Farnley Tyas, Huddersfield, HD4 6UD.
7 (Sun). A. WUTHERING HEIGHTS. (M+). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch & tea alfresco.
B. BLACKPOOL BRIDGE. (M-). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
12 (Fri). EVENING WALK. NETHERTON & SOUTH CROSLAND. Meet the leader at 18.30.
14 (Sun). BASLOW. (M). Meet the leader at 10.00. Lunch & tea alfresco.
21 (Sun). WALKS IN MEMORY OF BOB. A. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Delph. Lunch alfresco.
B. (M-). Meet the leader at 10.00 Delph. Lunch alfresco.
Walkers & NON WALKERS welcome for a social meet up afterwards at The White Lion Inn, Delph.
26 (Fri). EVENING WALK. HEPWORTH. Meet the leader at 18.30.
28 (Sun). SHINING TOR. (M). Meet the leader at 10.00. Lunch & tea alfresco.
Information
DOGS will be permitted on EVENING WALKS ONLY, with prior permission of the leader.
HUDDERSFIELD RUCKSACK CLUB SUBSCRIPTIONS:
Full Membership 18 years & older - £12
Junior Membership 16 & 17 years - £6
Family membership Inc. children under 16 - £24
Single Parent Family Inc. children under 16 - £12
PLEASE NOTE: Our committee recommends that members carry written details of their “IN CASE of EMERGENCY” (I.C.E.) contact phone number(s). The written details can be placed in a plastic wallet & enclosed in a sealed plastic bag, then kept in the top pocket of your rucksack. Also, as we walk over varied terrain, in all weathers, we advise strong walking boots be worn and waterproof clothing be carried.