Parks and open spaces

Allotment gardens

Calderdale Council owns a number of allotment gardens across the borough. These can be used to grow soft fruit, vegetables and herbs.

Fishing

Information on fishing licensing and rights of access to fish from Council land.

Guided walks

A comprehensive programme of guided walks organised by Calderdale Council's Countryside Service.

Nature reserves

Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are for both people and wildlife. They are places with wildlife or geological features that are of special interest locally.

Parks

Spread throughout Calderdale, numerous parks and open spaces are just waiting to be discovered.

Paths and bridleways

Calderdale has a rich heritage of well-marked and maintained paths to explore. Of extra benefit are the long-distance routes which pass through the area.

Play areas

In Calderdale there are 120 play areas, many of which have been refurbished with funding from the national Playbuilder scheme.

Sports pitch and facility hire

Sports pitches are available for hire either for a "one off" activity or for a season.

Tree preservation orders (TPOs)

Calderdale Council helps to protect trees and woodland through the use of tree preservation orders (TPOs). Find out more here.