Man Alive Project

🥾 Walk 57 – Woodland Paths, Valley Views & a Golden C**k Finish

📅 Thursday 2nd July 2026
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Park on Butts Road near the school, Butts Rd, Farnley Tyas, Huddersfield HD4 6TZ

📌 What3Words: apes.spilled.hunt
💸 Free — no booking needed!

This gentle 2.5-mile circular walk takes us along meandering paths weaving through dense woodland, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the peace and quiet beneath the trees. As the route opens up, we'll be rewarded with panoramic views across Brockholes, Honley and beyond, while the occasional glimpse of Castle Hill peeking above the canopy reminds us we're never too far from home.

It's a lovely mix of shady woodland and far-reaching scenery, making for a relaxed summer evening of fresh air, good company and easy conversation.

To round things off, we'll head to The Golden C**k for a well-earned drink and a chance to continue the chat.

As ever, a gentle reminder that walking in our beautiful patch can mean uneven ground, tree roots, muddy sections and the odd slippery bit, so please make sure you're happy with the terrain and your own fitness before joining us.

No booking, no pressure — just turn up, Walk & Talk, and Ramble On!

🥾 Walk 56 – Hidden Treasures of Helme

📅 Thursday 25th June 2026
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Park on Mean Lane, Meltham, HD9 5QS

📌 What3Words: newlyweds.bleak.deprive
💸 Free — no booking needed!

Just minutes from the centre of Meltham, this walk drops us into another world entirely. It’s one of those routes that quietly packs in a bit of everything — distant hills, hidden waterways, an atmospheric churchyard, Huddersfield’s largest reservoir and even a herd of llamas keeping an eye on proceedings.

A brilliant summer evening walk with plenty to see along the way, giving us the chance to stretch our legs, enjoy some fresh air and catch up with good company.

As ever, a gentle reminder that walking in our beautiful patch can mean uneven ground, stiles, livestock and the odd muddy or slippery section, so please make sure you're happy with the terrain and your own fitness before joining us.

No booking, no pressure — just turn up, Walk & Talk, and Ramble On!

Man Alive on Target!

Did you know that English longbowmen fired up to 12 arrows a minute at the Battle of Agincourt, with an estimated total of up to a million arrows dropping on the French forces!

Man Alive archers took it a little more steadily on Tuesday, as they got to grips with a modern recurve bow in a two-hour taster session with the Valley Bowmen of Huddersfield.

The organisation & facilities at the club are fantastic and we had a great evening with knowledgable & friendly instructors. Many thanks to Les and his team.

Congratulations to Allan Siddall for winning the Shrinking Target Competition. Great bowmanship!

http://www.valleybowmen.co.uk

Walk 55 — Wild & Free in Hon-ley! (Or Hon-a-ley!) 🌳☀️💬

📅 Thursday 18th June 2026
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Park just outside Hinchliffe’s Farm Shop, Netherton Moor Rd, Huddersfield HD4 7LE

What3Words: probe.result.twigs
💸 Totally free — no booking needed!

Whether you say Hon-ley or Hon-a-ley, this 3-mile circular walk has something for everyone.

We'll wander through the ancient woodlands of Spring Wood and Honley Old Wood, following a route of light and shadow beneath the trees before breaking free into open countryside with sweeping views across the surrounding hill-scape. Expect rich pasture land, streams in abundance, and glimpses of the area's industrial heritage scattered along the way.

As always, there'll be good company, space to chat, and flapjack to keep you going.

No booking needed — just turn up, Ramble On, and Walk & Talk.

Got questions? Drop us a message — we're happy to help.

Walk 54 takes us off the beaten path — and into a little-known gem 🥾🌿

A Little-known Gem

📅 Thursday 11th June 2026
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Park on Hepworth Road, Jackson Bridge, HD9 1ET (around 100m along from the small crossroads)

📍 What3Words: acrobat.stereos.puddings
💸 Totally free — no booking needed!

Not quite a secret, this quiet gem of a circuit offers distant views, shady woodland paths, deeply incised cloughs and an abundance of oddly named landmarks.

Fancy a wander up Mugup Lane? Or a natter beneath the shadow of Cheese Gate Nab? Then join us on this charming, leisurely paced walk through some of the area's lesser-known corners.

As always, expect good company, beautiful surroundings, and plenty of opportunities to Walk & Talk.

⚠️ Please wear suitable footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather and terrain. Paths may be uneven, muddy, or slippery in places. By attending, you take part at your own risk.

No booking, no fuss — just turn up and Ramble On!

Got questions? Drop us a message — we're happy to help.

🥾 Walk 53 — From Heaven to Hell, and Back

📅 Thursday 4th June 2026
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Park on Cartworth Moor Road just before the metalled surface ends, HD9 2QS.

📌 What3Words: apes.spilled.hunt
💸 FREE OF CHARGE — no booking needed!

Join us for a journey through some of the Holme Valley’s most evocatively named landscapes. At over 1,000 feet above sea level, much of this circular walk feels closer to the heavens than the countryside below as we travel from Elysium to Hades — and back again.

Our route winds along forestry tracks through a landscape of contrasts, moving between light and shadow as we pass derelict hill farms, silent conifer plantations, and dense ranks of trees standing like upright sardines. Along the way we'll encounter the distinctive, Italy-shaped Holme Styes Reservoir and enjoy sweeping views across to Castle Hill and the rolling landscape of Hade Edge below.

Expect dramatic scenery, hidden corners of the valley, plenty of fresh air, and great conversation as we explore this fascinating upland route together.

⚠️ Please note — this walk includes uneven ground, forestry tracks, and some climbs. Suitable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are strongly recommended.

No booking, no pressure — just turn up, Walk & Talk, and Ramble On! 🥾

🥾 Walk 52 — High Borderlands

📅 Thursday 28th May 2026
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Slack Top Lane, Cumberworth, Holmfirth, HD9 2RY
(Meet at the junction of Hey Slack Lane, Slack Top Lane & Mill Shaw Lane — postcode covers a wide area.)

📌 What3Words: guests.complain.chief
💸 FREE OF CHARGE — no booking needed!

This one starts out feeling deep in the wild borderlands of Pen*stone — but as the landscape opens up, familiar landmarks begin to emerge. From Castle Hill to Cheese Gate Nab and the distant Meltham hills, this walk offers some of the finest panoramic views around.

Our 3-mile route keeps to higher ground for much of the journey, giving us the chance to take in the striking contrasts of the local landscape — sweeping lowland fields on one side, heather-covered hills on the other — alongside traces of the area’s rich industrial past hidden beside the footpaths.

Expect big skies, open countryside, good conversation, and plenty of opportunities to pause and soak it all in.

⚠️ Please note — this route includes uneven terrain, inclines, and exposed sections, so sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.

No booking, no pressure — just turn up, Walk & Talk, and Ramble On!

Do you want a stronger, more flexible and better balanced body? Come & join our yoga sessions and make that happen!

No experience required. All our classes are beginner-friendly and our qualified instructor will offer plenty of adaptations to suit your requirements. And as with all Man Alive activities, there’s no shortage of positive, friendly fun.

Walk 51 invites you to step back in time… 🧵🥾

In Millworker’s Footsteps

FREE OF CHARGE 🥾

📅 Thursday 21st May 2026
🕡 6:30 – 8:00PM
📍 Pickled Pheasant Car Park, Woodhead Rd, Holmbridge, Holmfirth HD9 2NQ [Permission Granted]

What3Words: splendid.tickling.scorched

🧵 In Millworker’s Footsteps

The classic Digley Circular offers impressive views across and beyond two reservoirs, but look a little closer and the landscape begins to tell a deeper story.

Dusty tracks, heather-lined hillsides and broad-leaf woodland reveal traces of our industrial past — pathways once walked by generations of local millworkers.

Join us for a gentle evening ramble filled with fresh air, conversation, local history and good company.

No booking needed — just turn up and Walk & Talk.

🥾 Walk 50 — Wessenden Wander

📅 Thursday 14th May 2026
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Park in the car park on Wessenden Head Rd, Meltham, Holmfirth — situated at the top of the track leading down to Wessenden Head Reservoir.

📌 What3Words: lyrics.ducks.beans
💸 FREE OF CHARGE — no booking needed!

Walk 50 takes us back into the wilds for a proper moorland adventure. Although only a stone’s throw from Meltham, this route feels a world away — with sweeping views, rugged landscapes, and the occasional chuckle of wandering grouse echoing across the hills.

Our 2.5-mile circular walk explores high moorland, peat bogs, exposed rocky outcrops, and a stretch of the iconic Pennine Way, offering a true taste of hill-walking in the Holme Valley.

Expect fresh air, good company, and that unbeatable feeling of being out in the elements together.

⚠️ Please note — this is hill country! The terrain can be uneven, boggy, and steep in places, so come prepared with suitable footwear and clothing, and check in with your fitness before joining.

No booking, no pressure — just turn up, Walk & Talk, and Ramble On!