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e Follow the path across the field, L y And a great place within. Walks Parish a nL and a wooden stile will be revealed. e a Each year at Whitsuntide, n Farnley The village men all tried, e Farnley Hey e To be the best, t h g a t e n o r Hey a e Kirkburton Parish Walks From all the rest, N r t h g a t e Go along the road until L n o a At climbing greasy poles. N you see a footpath sign. L You’ll often see me here, H o n l e y d R o e l And pass St Lucius Church, Atop my noble steed, H o Turnn righta d down the i d Farnley Tyas A pole was set up in the square, l e y R F l That stands tall and smart, And I’ll say ‘good day to you’, bridleway.o a i e And anyone who thought they’d dare, d F And soon you will find yourself... And waggle my bushy beard. Would slip and slide up to the top, Back at the start! And what was the big prize they got? Wardroper H o n le y R o a d Farnley

A leg of tasty mutton! F Take the path to the right around the H o n le y R o a d That fastened with a button, a Tyas F edge of the trees, Pass the house on the left and go e l n r Atop the greasy pole. a Wander down to the road, and turnGlen left. And see if you spot any beetles or bees. e l n r And the first person to reach it, Farm Glen A 5 mile farmer’s walk Could take the whole thing home! Farm y Start and finish oR Step over a stile, Climb up the stone First, we’ll take the path on the right y of the

oR Take the path to the right. steps and over a stile, entrance to the recreation ground,a that And I’ll tell you a story about a ghost, goes into the wood. Then wed turn left. Take the path to the left a Other walksHiggler in Hikethe series: While you have a little rest. and follow for a while. (I hope there’s not much mud!) d Fitton Frolic Turn right past the stone post, There once was a ghostStationHonl of Woodsomeey Hall, Hester’s Haunt Who was a great trickster and nuisance to all, And follow the path to the left. PC Dibb Dash Th And so he was turned Stationinto Red Breast Robin, Jessop’s Jaunt u Th Lizzie’s Lollop For dropping the plates and tangling the bobbins. Recreation rstonl ground Beaumont’s Bolt u Area covered by How absurd, rstonl Billy Sweep Saunter Go through the kissing gate and OS Landranger To turn him into a bird! a Molly Mangle’s Meander Sheet 110 Honley carry onwards down the hill. nd And just in case someone forgets, a R The Farnley folk are called ‘Robinets’. nd Honley o How to get there: a d R o By bus: 311, 341 from Now turn left. Ludhill Farm a d By car: parking at Butts Road, HD4 6TZ In Ludhill farm there lies a tale, Ludhill Farm Bus and train services are correct as of December 2011. Of two young lads who lived inside. Go through the wood Please check at www.wymetro.com for timetables. Their father was a firm old man, and up to the lane, From whom they used to run and hide, L u Turn right when you He’d say “I’m at the end of my tether!” d h i l l get there, then another And whip them with a belt of leather. L u L a n d e right again. h i So, one night when the moon was clear, l l L See: www.kirkburtonparishwalks.co.uk a n e Key The brothers had a great idea. Continue down Ludhill Lane and pass a farm They took the belt and with a ‘plop!’, that’s on your right, if you keep along the To The route Into the pond they let it drop. road a farmyard soon will come in sight. Thurstonland Stone stile Hall Ing walk So, all was well at Ludhill Farm, Wood stile And the brothers came to no more harm, Hall Ing This spot is a favourite for butterflies, Wood gate Until the summer sun, so hot, So keep a look out and open your eyes. Look out for the Wardroper Dried the pond up, all the lot! Flitting from flower to flower they go, Kissing gate Wander Waymarker disc to help Fluttering wings both high and low. Footbridge guide you around the walk Photography - Ian Lumb, Project manager - Michelle Atkinson, Story telling - Ruthie Boycott-Garnett, Sculptor - Dave Bradbury, Graphic design - Graphics, Illustration - John McGregor Viewpoint Thanks to: Malcolm McDonald, Geoff Hickey and Robert Barraclough for their work on the Kirkburton Parish Council to initiate these walks. Walking in the East Peak - www.denbydale-kirkburton.org.uk