My visit to Holmfirth

[Lorraine S.]

I visited Holmfirth on 17-18 March (all the way from Seattle, WA) during my short trip to England. In honor of the one-year anniversary of my mother’s passing, I sprinkled a small amount of her ashes at “the bench.” I hired Mount Taxi company to drive me to a few of the locations on the 18th then on to Leeds to catch a train back to London. The driver was terrific! We chatted nonstop for 2 hours! Since the bench isn’t easily accessible by car, we parked where the dirt road became too rough then he walked with me to the bench. There were a couple of gentleman enjoying the view there when we arrived. My brief stay in Holmfirth was enough to know that I’d like to come back and stay longer. I stayed at the Old Bridge Inn and would probably stay there again. I have too many photos to post so I’m just including the ones from the bench. Rest assured I visited Compo’s and Nora’s places, stopped in for tea at Sid’s Cafe, and visited the graves of Bill and Peter. Thanks to @maltrab for the locations map and to everyone who chimed in on advice for my visit.

 

[maltrab]

I like that spot as well, not so easy to get to, but great views on a sunny day

 

[gothic]

Many thanks for sharing such gorgeous pictures.

 

[mashibinbin]

I'm so sorry for your mum's passing but what a fantastic way to honour her, I'm glad you enjoyed your time in that special area of the country forever associated with warmth and barminess in equal measure.

 

[captain clutterbuck]

What a wonderful and fitting tribute to your Mum , I imagine you experienced every emotion but hopefully the sheer happy memories you have of her came to the fore. Two lovely photos.

 

[RickAns]

Glad you had a chance to make it there. Wonderful landscape picture view of the countryside, thanks for sharing. Sounds like you had a great trip with lovely weather. Much respect for leaving a bit of ashes of your Mom at the bench.

 

[Graham]

Believe it or not, that bench is only 100yds from "The rising sun" campsite.

 

[theatrically_inclined]

Believe it or not, that bench is only 100yds from "The rising sun" campsite.

Sorry Graham, that bench is near Acre Lane, the "campsite" is Acres Lane, about a mile and-a-half away as the crow flies - much further by road.

 

[Alexo]

Is this number 259 on the location map?

 

[Graham]

259 is the bench that I was referring to, it's just down from the rising sun campsite. It's a great location, & much was filmed there.

 

[Alexo]

I thought it was but just wanted to check incase their was another similar one I'd missed.
I came across this last year after walking up Cartworth road and then turning off along Ward Bank Road which has fabulous views all the way along and then you get the best of all at this bench!
Could sit here for ages!
I remember passing the rising sun campsite on the way to see number 84 - Foggys House just up the road.