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| Long Bridge stands at the confluence of Sladen Beck and the River Worth |
Distance: 5 miles
Ascent: 550 ft
Walking: Andrew
Weather: Cloudy
OS Map: OL21 - South Pennines
Starting point: Oakworth Hall at the top of Providence Lane, Oakworth
Photography: Andrew using Nikon D750 / Nikon 24-70 mm f2.8
Another stunning walk from home, despite the overcast weather and the muddy paths. More early signs of spring with snowdrops everywhere and even a few primulas.
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| Some interesting stonework on Oakworth Hall. The building's history dates back to 1066 although it was rebuilt in its current form in the 1600s. |
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| This is one of three of such stone tablets commissioned in 1843 by the landowner, John Craven, to mark Providence Lane and Ebor Lane as a private road. The others are at the far end of Ebor Lane and above the old Toll House on Mytholmes Lane. |
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| This scarped stone plaque depicting a huntsman and possibly three goats is believed to date back to pre-Roman times, as are the two carved heads. They are thought to have been found on the moors nearby and included in the building for luck. |
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| Cotoneaster berries. It seems the birds don't like to eat these, given that they are the only berries to be seen at this time of year. |
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| A distinctive local Oxenhope style gate. There are not many of these left but there are subtle differences in design between each one. |
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| Providence Lane |
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| Lower Providence Mill chimney, all that remains of the mill complex, which was originally built in the early 19th century. The buildings were demolished in 1984. |
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| The former Lower Providence Mill stream. the mill was originally water-powered before being converted to steam power in 1860. |
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| Looking back up Providence Lane. |
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| The Alphabet Steps - All 24 of them. Presumably the pavement level has risen over the years, covering the bottom steps. |
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| A row of mill workers cottages |
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| The River Worth from the bridge at the bottom of Providence Lane. |
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| Footpath between the river and Spring Head Road. |
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| A very characterful door and steps at the end of Spring Head Road. |
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| Spring Head Road |
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| Nice to see the original iron railings have survived here. |
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| The former Spring Head Mill, now converted to apartments. |
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| Springhead |
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| Lord Lane |
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| A weir on the River Worth near Lord Lane |
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| Looking back towards Lord Lane |
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| A sluice and weir on the River Worth |
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| Near Bronmagnum (just visible far right) |
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| A ladder stile near Bronmagnum |
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| Looking back to the ladder stile |
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| The mud here was quite deep. Not quite sure what the point of this stile is. |
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| Another ladder stile. the bottom two steps were broken and the wood was very slippery so extreme caution was required here. |
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| A gnarly old oak tree |
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| Long Bridge, a Grade II listed packhorse bridge over the River Worth near Haworth. It is not known when it was built but it is obviously very old. |
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| The bridge is situated where Sladen Beck flows into the River Worth. |
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| Heading towards Lumb Foot |
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| Another old packhorse bridge, this time over Lumb Beck at Lumb Foot. |
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| The well-worn stone-flagged path that heads uphill through the wood alongside Lumb Beck |
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| The last of the oak leaves clinging on like grim death |
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| Looking back down Lumb Beck. This photo doesn't really show what a steep drop to is. |
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| Another different stile design |
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| I love the way the moss on the trees appears to glow on a dull day |
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| Approaching Street Head Farm |
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| Street Lane at Street Head Farm |
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| Looking over the valley towards Haworth from Oldfield Lane |
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| Grade II listed Laverock Hall on Oldfield Lane was built in 1641. |
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| A very nicely shaped gatepost for a field gate |
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| Near Scholes Farm |
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| Looking back to Laverock Hall. Top Withens can be seen near the horizon, just to the right of the hall. |
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| The Old Chapel on Hob Cote Lane, Pickles Hill. It's a shame the majority of the inscription on the stone plaque has been removed. |
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| Mother Nature fighting back. |
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| Scholes Lane |
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| Grafitti, Oakworth style at Lower Scholes |
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| A silver birch copse at Lower Scholes |
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| Looking across the valley towards Haworth |
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| Looking back to Lower Scholes |
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| Middle Hob Cote Farm at the top of the hill |
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| Higher Scholes farm |
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| Looking across the valley towards Mytholmes, Lees and Cross Roads, Ebor Mill chimney is just visible (centre) |
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| Another silver birch copse near Green Well Farm |
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| Looking back down the driveway to Green Well Farm with Lower Laithe Reservoir in the distance |
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| A very unusual stile which rocks like a see saw when you step on the far end of it. |
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| Another Oxenhope style gate at Near Hob Cote |
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| Another stile at Near Hob Cote |
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| Oakworth Farm |
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| Oakworth farm |
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| Avery old, probably Victorian, wrought iron gate at Oakworth Farm |
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| Oakworth Farm |
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| Step stile on Tim lane, Oakworth |
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| Walled footpath between Tim Lane and Mill Lane, Oakworth |
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| View across to Haworth Brow from the walled footpath |
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| Mill Lane and buildings of the former Oakworth Mill |
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| Station Road, Oakworth |
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| Station Road / Park Avenue, Oakworth |
