Cromwell Bottom ~ Strangsty Wood Circular

This is a relatively easy route that crosses the bridge over the canal and river, then enters the Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve. After passing through the nature reserve the route follows the path of the River Calder before returning to the Calder and Hebble Canal that is followed to Brighouse. The route then crosses the canal and river at Brighouse, goes under the railway bridge then turns right to follow Thornhill Road and Lillands Lane uphill before entering woodland then to Reins Wood and Strangstry Wood to return to the car park at Cromwell Bottom.

The return from Brighouse to Cromwell bottom is a little more strenuous with a few uphill stretches on back roads and good woodland paths. There are two short steep descents where extra care will need to be taken, if you have walking poles you may find that these are helpful as the path is uneven with tree roots in places.

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