July - December 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.
July
5 (Sun). Newmillerdam. (M-). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
10 (Fri). Evening walk. (E). Meet the leader at 18.30.
12 (Sun). BAILDON MOOR. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
19 (Sun). A. COLNE VALLEY REVISITED. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
B. OGDEN and PIETHORN. (M-). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
21 (Tues). EVENING WALK. HIGGLER HIKE, SHEPLEY.
26 (Sun). GREENFIELD. (M). Meet the leader at 09.45. Lunch alfresco.
August
2 (Sun). DIGLEY & BEYOND. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
7 (Tues). EVENING WALK. (E). FARNLEY TYAS. Meet the leader at 06.30.
9 (Sun). A. CALDERDALE (M). Meet the leader at 09.00. Lunch alfresco.
B. KIRKBURTON. (M-). Meet the leader at 10.00. Lunch alfresco.
16 (Sun). SADDLEWORTH. (M+). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
20(Thurs). EVENING WALK. HOLME VALLEY. (E). Meet the leader at 06.30.
23 (Sun). A. SHINING TOR (M). Meet the leader at 10. Lunch alfresco.
30 (Sun). HARDCASTLE CRAGS. (M). Meet the leader at 10.00. Lunch alfresco.
September
6 (Sun). A. DERBYSHIRE EDGES. (M). Meet the leader at 10.00. Lunch alfresco.
B. STAINLAND. (M-). Meet the leader at 10.00. Lunch alfresco.
13 (Sun). A. COMPO'S. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
B. THE TOWER and BACK. (M-). Meet the leader at 09.00. Lunch alfresco.
15 (Tues). MORNING WALK INCLUDING VISIT TO THE WALLED GARDEN AND LUNCH. AT WORTLEY HALL. S35 7DB.
20 (Sun). A. THORNHILL EDGE (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
27 (Sun). A. BEDLAM IN NIDDERDALE. (M+). Meet the leader at 08.00. Lunch alfresco.
B. JUDY WOODS. (M-). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
28 (MON) AGM
October
2/3/4/5. KESWICK LAKE DISTRICT LONG WEEKEND.
11 (Sun). A. OTLEY CHEVIN. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
B. JUDY WOODS. (M-). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
18 (Sun). HOLME VALLEY. (M). Meet the leader at 09.00. Lunch alfresco.
25 (Sun). MAGDALE. (M). Meet the leader at 09.00. Lunch alfresco.
November
1 (Sun). A. MORGAN'S MYSTERY TOUR. (M-). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
B. DONKEY TRAIL. (M-) Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
8 (Sun). CALDERDALE (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
15 (Sun). BRADFIELD (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
22 (Sun). DENHOLME. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
29 (Sun). STAINLAND. (M). Meet the leader at 09.30. Lunch alfresco.
December
6 (Sun). CAWTHORNE. (M). Meet the leader at 09.00. Lunch alfresco.
13 (Sun). HOLLY RAMBLE. (M-). Meet the leader at 09.20. Lunch alfresco. Join for tea at leader's house.
20 (Sun). WAINHOUSE TOWER. (M). Meet the leader at 09.00. Lunch alfresco.
27 (Sun). CHRISTMASTIME IN MELTHAM. (M). Meet the leader at 09.00. Lunch 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.