JOURNEY PLANNER
We work with community partners and do lots of site visits in advance to create a wealth of information so that as many people as possible have the opportunity to experience Opal’s Comet as a live event.
Below you can see the maps, itineraries, accessibility information and safety information that we produced for each day of our Calderdale 2024 tour. During the events a live GPS tracker map was also active.
DAY 1 :: Wednesday 22nd May
DAY 1
Wednesday 22nd May 2024 12pm-4pm
Our journey begins.
Meet us at the start of our journey at Warland Swing Bridge and walk alongside us…..
Or join the tow path where the Pennine Bridleway crosses the canal ….
You might choose to wait for us at Birks Hill Bridge, behind Walsden Post Office…
or at Alma Road Bridge, behind Grandma Pollard's old chippy ...
One way to make sure you catch sight of us, is to join the tow path ahead of us on the route and walk back to meet us. You will definitely see us at the end of today’s journey at the Copperas House Bridge where the canal goes under the road.
ACCESS Each of the following locations have adjacent parking, hard standing, road access, drop kerbs, no steps, no steep inclines. We recommend that you also check prior to the event to make sure the locations meet your individual requirements.
Bridge 41- Warland Swing Bridge, Rochdale Canal Warland Gate End (Just off main A6033) What3Words location \\\outbursts.remarked.pursuing
Bridge 37 Deanroyd Rd, Walsden Todmorden. (Just off main A6033) What3Words location \\\shuttered.generated.named
Bridge 35/ lock 28 St Peters Gate, Walsden, Todmorden. (Just off main A6033, near Walsden post office) What3Words location \\\eclipses.possibly.waltzes
BUS 590, 591, 592
TRAIN STATION WALSDEN
DISTANCE 1 mile
REMEMBER THE TOWPATH CODE : he
Share the Space, Drop your Pace, It's a Special Place
Please be thoughtful and considerate when using towpaths.
The following applies:
Pedestrians have priority
Cyclists must slow down for others
Take extra care when passing people, pets and wildlife
Respect people using the waterway for activities like angling, boating or paddle sports
Wheelchairs, mobility aids, cycles and legal e-bikes are allowed
E-scooters, motorbikes, modified e-bikes and other unauthorised vehicles are not allowed
Keep dogs under close control and clean up after them
Take litter home
DAY 2 :: Thursday 23rd May
DAY 2
Thursday 23nd May 2024 12pm-4pm
Day 2 is all about Todmorden.
Walk and sing with us today and see the local landmarks of Gauxholme Railway Viaduct and the Great Wall of Tod.
Refresh yourself at the Golden Lion and watch us sail by.
With plenty of parking at Morrisons, Lever St and Lidl and all the local amenities close to hand, today is a day for convenience and connections.
ACCESS Each of the following locations have adjacent parking, hard standing, road access, drop kerbs, no steps, no steep inclines. We recommend that you also check prior to the event to make sure the locations meet your individual requirements.
“Great Wall of Tod” Rochdale Canal Salford Way, off A6033 (next to fielden factors building merchants) What3Words location \\\nanny.sooner.retaliate
Lock 19 Rochdale Road, Todmorden town centre, next to Todmorden Library and Golden Lion Pub What3Words location \\\observer.conga.applauded
Lock 18- Lever street carpark Todmorden. What3Words location \\\activity.dashes.outs
Lock 16 Haugh Road, Todmorden What3Words location \\\sensibly.nicely.blunt
BUS 590, 591, 592
TRAIN STATION TODMORDEN
DISTANCE 2 miles
REMEMBER THE TOWPATH CODE :
Share the Space, Drop your Pace, It's a Special Place
Please be thoughtful and considerate when using towpaths.
The following applies:
Pedestrians have priority
Cyclists must slow down for others
Take extra care when passing people, pets and wildlife
Respect people using the waterway for activities like angling, boating or paddle sports
Wheelchairs, mobility aids, cycles and legal e-bikes are allowed
E-scooters, motorbikes, modified e-bikes and other unauthorised vehicles are not allowed
Keep dogs under close control and clean up after them
Take litter home
DAY 3 :: Friday 24th May
DAY 3
Friday 24th May 2024 12pm-4pm
Day 3 we travel from Todmorden to Hebden Bridge. Our journey is longer today as we encounter fewer locks. Today we pass through Eastwood, Charlestown, Stubbings and Hebble End.
Walkers may like to know that the Pennine Way and Bridleway cross the route at Callis Bridge.
Refreshments available canal side at the Stubbings Wharf Pub.
ACCESS Each of the following locations have adjacent parking, hard standing, road access, drop kerbs, no steps, no steep inclines. We recommend that you also check prior to the event to make sure the locations meet your individual requirements.
Lock 15, Rochdale Canal off Shaw Wood Road, Todmorden What3Words location \\\impeached.websites.gasping
Bridge 24, Bridgeholme Stoodley Glen off Halifax Rd at Eastwood Masonic Lodge What3Words location \\\nightcap.smashes.reboot
Stubbings Wharf Pub Stubbings Drive, canal side reworked.What3Words location \\\soccer.mental
FREE ACCESS MAP OF HEDBEN BRIDGE
BUS 590, 591, 592
TRAIN STATIONS TODMORDEN & HEBDEN BRIDGE
DISTANCE 3 miles
REMEMBER THE TOWPATH CODE :
Share the Space, Drop your Pace, It's a Special Place
Please be thoughtful and considerate when using towpaths.
The following applies:
Pedestrians have priority
Cyclists must slow down for others
Take extra care when passing people, pets and wildlife
Respect people using the waterway for activities like angling, boating or paddle sports
Wheelchairs, mobility aids, cycles and legal e-bikes are allowed
E-scooters, motorbikes, modified e-bikes and other unauthorised vehicles are not allowed
Keep dogs under close control and clean up after them
Take litter home
DAY 4 :: Saturday 25th May
DAY 4
Saturday 25th May 2024 12pm-4pm
Today is a real pilgrimage as we travel the furthest distance. You can join in at any point as we head through Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Luddendenfoot and Friendly. Those able may wish to walk the entire length with us, making sure you take plenty of provisions as amenities and shops are only accessible at the beginning and end of the route. We take in some fantastic scenery and there are several places you can join the towpath. Just check out our beautiful hand drawn map for more info.
UPDATE Today’s journey will end at Tenterfields just of the main Burnley Rd and a little before our map ends
ACCESS Each of the following locations have adjacent parking, hard standing, road access, drop kerbs, no steps, no steep inclines. We recommend that you also check prior to the event to make sure the locations meet your individual requirements.
Lock 9- Rochdale Canal Holme Street, (bridge into Calder Holms Park) Hebden Bridge What3Words location \\\save.toothpick.proceeds
Bridge 6 Station Road, Luddenfoot What3Words location \\\trio.plod.overheat
Bridge 2 Hollins Mill Lane What3Words location \\\requests.pack.frightens
BUS 590, 591, 592
TRAIN STATIONS SOWERBY BRIDGE
DISTANCE 4 miles
REMEMBER THE TOWPATH CODE :
Share the Space, Drop your Pace, It's a Special Place
Please be thoughtful and considerate when using towpaths.
The following applies:
Pedestrians have priority
Cyclists must slow down for others
Take extra care when passing people, pets and wildlife
Respect people using the waterway for activities like angling, boating or paddle sports
Wheelchairs, mobility aids, cycles and legal e-bikes are allowed
E-scooters, motorbikes, modified e-bikes and other unauthorised vehicles are not allowed
Keep dogs under close control and clean up after them
Take litter home
DAY 5 :: Sunday 26th May
DAY 5
Sunday 26th May 2024. 12pm-4pm
Beginning at Tenterfields just of the main Burnley Road and ending today’s journey at the Salterhebble Bottom Basin Visitor Moorings, today we pass through Sowerby Bridge where you may wish to break to journey with a stop at the fabulous Puzzle Hall Inn. Come and see us navigate the tremendous Tuel Lane Lock (the UK’s deepest canal lock) or perhaps start your journey at the Volunteer Arms and Copley. With parking at Salterhebble Basin you may wish to end the day with us.
ACCESS Each of the following locations have adjacent parking, hard standing, road access, drop kerbs, no steps, no steep inclines. We recommend that you also check prior to the event to make sure the locations meet your individual requirements.
Prior to Tuel Lane Lock off A6139 Tuel Lane (B&M carpark) What3Words location \\\zooms.gown.hers
Mearclough Bridge No. 2 Calder and Hebble Navigation Canal Road (becomes Fall Lane) - off A6026 Wakefield Road What3Words location \\\places.broker.acid
Sterne Mill Bridge No. 4 Hollas Lane - off A6026 Wakefield Road. What3Words location \\\reader.trade.idea
Copley Lane Bridge No. 7 off A6026 Wakefield Road. What3Words location \\\gown.inner.cope
Salterhebble Top Lock No. 27 car park off A6026 Wakefield Road What3Words location \\\patrol.woods.stacks
BUS 590, 591, 592
TRAIN STATIONS SOWERBY BRIDGE
DISTANCE 3 miles
REMEMBER THE TOWPATH CODE :
Share the Space, Drop your Pace, It's a Special Place
Please be thoughtful and considerate when using towpaths.
The following applies:
Pedestrians have priority
Cyclists must slow down for others
Take extra care when passing people, pets and wildlife
Respect people using the waterway for activities like angling, boating or paddle sports
Wheelchairs, mobility aids, cycles and legal e-bikes are allowed
E-scooters, motorbikes, modified e-bikes and other unauthorised vehicles are not allowed
Keep dogs under close control and clean up after them
Take litter home
DAY 6 :: Monday 27th May
DAY 6
Monday 27th May 2024. 12pm-4pm
Another beautiful stretch of canal today from Salterhebble Bottom Basin Visitor Moorings right through to our journey’s end at Brighouse Bethal Street Carpark which is next to the market stalls and Blakeley’s fish and chips.
On today’s journey we pass through Elland and the beautiful Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve which will be open for refreshments, toilets and has a car park.
ACCESS Each of the following locations have adjacent parking, hard standing, road access, drop kerbs, no steps, no steep inclines. We recommend that you also check prior to the event to make sure the locations meet your individual requirements.
Crowther Bridge No. 16, Calder and Hebble Navigation, Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve Visitor Centre HD6 2RG - off A6025 Elland Road What3Words location \\\hooked.loose.matter
Bethel Street Car Park Canal Street - beside Brighouse Market. What3Words location \\\vast.spark.librarian
TRAIN STATION BRIGHOUSE
DISTANCE 3 miles
REMEMBER THE TOWPATH CODE :
Share the Space, Drop your Pace, It's a Special Place
Please be thoughtful and considerate when using towpaths.
The following applies:
Pedestrians have priority
Cyclists must slow down for others
Take extra care when passing people, pets and wildlife
Respect people using the waterway for activities like angling, boating or paddle sports
Wheelchairs, mobility aids, cycles and legal e-bikes are allowed
E-scooters, motorbikes, modified e-bikes and other unauthorised vehicles are not allowed
Keep dogs under close control and clean up after them
Take litter home
