{"id":1008282,"date":"2024-01-04T20:36:11","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T20:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.half-daywalker.com\/?p=1008282"},"modified":"2024-01-04T20:36:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T20:36:14","slug":"greenfield-the-obelisk-and-uppermill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.half-daywalker.com\/?p=1008282","title":{"rendered":"Greenfield, The Obelisk, And Uppermill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Happy New Year to all my readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new year, and a new approach today, as I decided to take the train to my starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There has been a lot of rain this week, but the sun shone as I left home at 1010, catching the 1021 from Cheadle Hulme to Piccadilly, and then the 1058 from Piccadilly to Greenfield, arriving at 1122. So, the journey took 1 hour 12 minutes, certainly a tad longer than the drive would have been, but much more relaxing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The walk is 6.7 miles and it took about 3 hours, including a 15 minute break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I walked mainly on a disused railway, roads, canal towpaths and sheep grazing moorland, and I avoided the worst of the underfoot conditions. Much of the walk would have required a dog to be kept on the lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I walked in an anti-clockwise direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The walk is on OS Explorer Map OL1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Huddersfield Narrow Canal And Pennine Bridleway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It was just a short walk down from the station to the canal. I turned right to join the towpath. There were no boats on the move, and it was a peaceful stroll out into the countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On leaving the canal I crossed the River Tame, which, understandably was full. I noted the nearby road bridge went by the charming name of Wellihole Bridge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I approached the road, my hilltop destination came into view. When over the road, I noticed the obelisk bathed in sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There was a field in which the sheep decided I must be bringing them goodies, as they insisted on following very close behind me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurrying on, I joined the Pennine Bridleway, which follows a disused railway here. It crosses a gushing tributary of The Tame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The route passes the Tame Valley Tennis and Squash Club (postcode OL3 7EW), a good spot for parking should anyone wish to follow this route and arrive by car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just beyond the A669 I crossed a grassy area, following which it was time to turn right and head uphill, on a road \/ track called Higher Arthurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Up To The Obelisk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I made my way up the roads, taking it steadily as it was quite steep. There were numerous houses, of varying age and interest, and as they became sparser, I came upon this unusual restored artefact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It seems the restorer found it in a builder’s yard in Doncaster!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next door was a 3 storey stone dwelling of some age. There are many similar properties along the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Fur Lane I took care to take the correct road uphill, and was soon rewarded by the sight of the obelisk not too far ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A track to the right took me onto the moors. Here, the sheep were more wary of me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After passing the last farmhouse, I could begin to enjoy the views back down into the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nearing the top, there were some craggy outcrops of rock, providing shelter from the light, but cold, breeze. I stopped here for lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leaving the rocks behind, I saw that beyond them was a view across to Wimberry Moss and Chew Brook Valley, which are above the (hidden from sight) Dovestone Reservoir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The views down to Greenfield and Uppermill were spectacular today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It turns out that the obelisk is in fact a war memorial. Visible from many points,it serves as a daily reminder of those who gave their lives in two world wars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Down To Uppermill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course it’s easier going downhill, and you can enjoy the views as you proceed! You can even see the distant city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After traversing the hillside and dropping down over the moors, I reached the hamlet of Pobgreen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I planned to turn left opposite the white cottage, but it looked a bit too swampy, so I went on a little further and took the road. There was a fine view down to the handsome church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It was quite busy near the church. I think this was due to the adjacent and appealing Church Inn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The section beyond the church was the only part of the walk where it was very wet. I took this shot after negotiating the way, and with my feet still dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Someone must have foreseen the problem area, and provided a recovery bench!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was soon in Uppermill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Uppermill To Greenfield<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I arrive at the classic Uppermill junction of railway, roads, canal and river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The canal towpath is separated from the main road by the river. There are usually pretty stepping stones to cross, but they were completely submerged today, so I continued along the canalside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This section of the canal is lovely to stroll along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Back at Greenfield Station, I had 40 minutes to spare, so a visit to The Railway Inn was in order, after which I made my way to platform where I was able to enjoy an art project led by a local artist, with works by a group of 14-17 year old budding artists. It’s very good. Here are three of my favourites, each being about 1m square and displayed all along the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And Finally…. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking back on 2023, I think my favourite new album was Anarchist Gospel by Sunny War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This track is “Whole”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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