Discover Northowram
Northowram is a village located in the Calderdale district of West Yorkshire, governed by Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council. With a population under 5,000, it is part of the HX3 postal area. The village is known for its historical architecture and proximity to the scenic Shibden Valley, offering insights into regional heritage.
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Shibden Mill Inn
Butterfly Cottage
Causeway House
Causeway House offers comfortable serviced apartments in central Halifax, providing a convenient base for exploring the town.
Mozart House - B&B Halifax
Mozart House offers a comfortable and welcoming B&B experience, providing a convenient base for exploring Halifax.
Accommodation Halifax
Discover a lovely and cosy retreat in Halifax, offering a perfect, well-equipped stay for your Yorkshire adventures.
Ploughcroft Cottage
Things to Do in Northowram
Halifax Viewpoint
Discover Halifax Viewpoint, offering breathtaking panoramic vistas of Halifax from its elevated position on Southowram Bank.
Foxhill Park
Foxhill Park in Queensbury offers a scenic area for walking and enjoying panoramic views, making it a delightful spot for tourists. While parking is limited due to nearby school activities, visitors can enjoy the park's open spaces and sports facilities. Ideal for a leisurely day out, though be prepared for potential parking challenges during busy times.
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Shibden Mill Inn
Booze Pharma-C Ltd
Booze Pharma-C Ltd in Halifax is a 4-star rated off-license, providing drinks, tobacco, and vapes with convenient late hours.
Home Cuisines by Farina
Discover Home Cuisines by Farina in Halifax Borough Market, offering highly-rated, delicious Pakistani and Indian takeaway meals.
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Geographic Facts
- Postcode
- HX3
- Administrative area
- unparished part of Calderdale
- Dialing code
- 01422
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Walk: Halifax Canal Circular Walk
Explore the historic wool town of Halifax with this amazing circular walk that takes in the canal and woodlands to the south of the town centre. The Route what3words for start point: ///lists.baked.cloud Start Point: Halifax Finish Point: Halifax Distance: 9 Miles GPX Route Map halifaxDownload Walk Description Embark on a journey from the heart of Halifax, starting near the iconic Piece Hall, just a stone's throw from the train station, where the town's rich industrial saga comes alive. Set out along the Hebble Trail to connect with the Halifax arm of the Calder and Hebble Navigation, the lifeblood of Georgian trade as the flames of the Industrial Revolution first sparked. Navigate your way along the historic canal path, heading towards the picturesque vistas of Elland and the enchanting Elland Woods, famed for their carpet of bluebells come spring. As you approach Brighouse, take a scenic detour across the river to join the Calderdale Way. Your return trip unfurls on the opposite bank, offering fresh perspectives back towards Halifax. Upon your urban re-entry, the Piece Hall awaits, inviting you to indulge in the culinary delights of its exceptional cafes, the perfect epilogue to your historical exploration.
Walk: Calder Valley Greenway - Hebden Bridge to Brighouse
This pretty, relaxed walk along Sustransβ National Cycle Route 66 is perfect for a blustery, colourful late autumn day. The Route What3Words for start point: ///hiring.fruit.tooth Start Point: Hebden Bridge Station Finish Point: Brighouse Station Distance: 9.3 Miles GPX Route Map hebden-bridge-to-brighouseDownload Walk Description This walk follows the historic watercourses of the Rochdale canal and the Calder and Hebble Navigation, winding through characterful industrial towns and imposing hills. Tread in the steps of the former Poet Laureate Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath, who were inspired by this dramatic landscape, with its wild moors and lush native woodlands. As well as watercourses, the route follows the train line, so you can decide where to stop, enjoy a break in one of the many cafes of Mytholmroyd, Sowerby Bridge or Brighouse, and get a train back.
Walk: Great Northern Railway Trail
Enjoy this walk along part of the old disused Bradford to Keighley railway line. This section covers the two stunning viaducts at Cullingworth and Thornton the best examples of repurposed railways routes in the region. The Route what3words for start point: ///decent.repair.talked Start Point: Thornton Finish Point: Cullingworth Distance: 6 Miles GPX Route Map great-northern-railway-trail-1Download Walk Description Opened in the 1860's the route from Bradford to Keighley was known as the Switchback or Alpine route due to the large number of viaducts and tunnels that had to be build to navigate the geography of this part of Bradford. This walk starts in Queensbury where you can see face to face the Queensbury tunnel, at just over a mile long, which is currently at the heart of a campaign to reopen as a walking route to Halifax. Follow the fairly flat route towards Thornton and over it's magnificent viaduct. The views down the valley to the city are simply beautiful. Look out for the school at the viaduct's end, this is the site of the old station. Follow the signs to Wellshead tunnel where you'll need to follow the route over the fields above the tunnels towards Denholme. Once there you'll pick up the route again towards Cullingworth to the even more stupendous Heweden viaduct. This 14 span structure is even more impressive due to it's curve and views over the reservoir and Bronte moorland. The route continues for another mile into the lovely village of Cullingworth where you find a nice cafΓ© at the village hall for refuelling and a caffeine pick me up. This walk can be split up into separate sections in Thornton and Cullingworth which are accessible friendly.