My habitual local walks are mostly in the valley bottom along the canal and river, or on the north side up towards Baildon Moor. There are two main roads between me and the south side of the valley. Once those are negotiated, however, there are some equally pleasant walks to be had. Some of the area is known as Northcliffe Park: land that was gifted in 1920 by Henry Norman Rae MP to be used as a public park 'in perpetuity' by the people of Shipley. It has gardens, allotments, a plateau of open grassland and a steep-sided wooded valley - varied terrain that makes it rewarding to explore.
My favourite bits are the long tree-lined walk (above) and the path down into and through the woods. That end of the park adjoins a golf course. Golfers cross the ravine on the metal bridge in the picture below.
The news that Northcliffe Park is on a list of potential sites for a new crematorium has caused considerable consternation locally. There have been petitions, demonstrations and many people being very vocal, saying that the park was specifically gifted for recreation and a crematorium would breach that pledge.
"A new crematorium? ... Over my dead body!"
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ReplyDeleteWe now have one as part of a funeral home right in the middle of town...which was certainly not welcome by many. But of course it is mandated to not be used during the day...and so far I haven't heard any complaints about air quality. It still makes my skin crawl when I walk by (it's right across the street from the Center for the Arts). I love your 2 photos today...one path leads away, one crosses.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like an area that should remain natural.
ReplyDeleteNo crematorium!
ReplyDeleteBad idea for such a beautiful place.
Both are beautiful views. I think it should remain as it is.
ReplyDeleteooh that's not good, it's such a beautiful area and should remain for the purpose of the gifting.
ReplyDeleteNo problem. Throw 'em inter t'cut.
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