The aim of this forum is to help advise the Council and other bodies on things such as:
- How to improve public access to land for open-air recreation and to enjoy the area.
- Land management.
- How best to conserve the natural beauty and habitats of the area.
Calderdale has the largest density of Open Access Land of any district access authority in England, which includes:
- A very high density of public rights of way.
- The National Trust land at Hardcastle Craggs.
- Yorkshire Water access facilities and much more.
For ideas on how to enjoy our outdoors, please visit: Visit Calderdale.
Membership
The forum is made up of local people with an interest in:
- walking;
- heritage;
- issues about the environment;
- education;
- mountain biking;
- horse riding;
- and the management of paths/bridleways in the area.
Two or three of our Councillors are also members. We want more landowners/farmers, people who are disabled and minority countryside user groups to join.
If you want to become a member, please email: countryside@calderdale.gov.uk.
Get involved
You do not have to be a member to have a view on these issues, you can:
- Ask to come along to a forum to observe and have the chance to ask questions.
- Email your comments to: countryside@calderdale.gov.uk.
Meeting dates for 2024
Meetings tend to be held once every two months.
- Next meeting: 9th December 2024.
