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Page updated April 23, 2008
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Any comments regarding this site, and any suggestions gratefully received!

Terry Campbell writes -
On Wednesday, April 9th, I was walking round Ogden at around 8am with my dog.

As I walked down the path from the Drystone Wall display towards Ogden Water, a largish brown bird flew across my line of sight. It landed on a branch of a tree not too far away. I have always got my camera with me and so managed to get this photo. The light was not very good and it was still quite a distance away so had to use maximum zoom - so not the best of pictures.

Over many years of visiting Ogden I have heard tawny owls once or twice but never quite been able to see one properly as it has usually been nearly dark. So I was chuffed to get this!

Tawny Owl

Terry saw Tawny at a similar time (8.15am, Wednesday, April 23)- it was foggy and raining as he walked his dog, Emma.

Tawny Owl

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The new Permanent Orienteering Course maps are now available at the Visitor Centre. £1.50 each.

new orienteering post

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Is Ogden Water a cemetery?
Please please please can the management stop people putting flowers on benches and planting flowers around the benches? I like to walk around Ogden because it is a wonderful place to be and not a cemetery.

A comment by John Smith on the forum.

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See the cine taken during a walk around Ogden in the great snow of 1963! Here.

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Photo of Prom gates

 

Photo of the Rhododendrons

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Anita Goiner sent me the photo below. I shows a familiar scene!

photoscene

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Ogden Water is located 4 miles North of Halifax, on the A629 Keighley Road. For bus service information from Halifax and Keighley, contact Metro 01132457676.

Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Lane,
Off Keighley Road, Halifax HX2 8YA
Tel 01422 249136
ogden.water@calderdale.gov.uk

Ogden Water is owned by Yorkshire Water and managed on their behalf by Calderdale Countryside Services.

Ogden Water was designated a Local Nature Reserve in 2003. The Estate comprises a 34 acre reservoir enclosed by woodland with open moor beyond. The heather uplands and peat moors form part of a Special Protection Area, that is of international importance for breeding birds.

Over 250,000 people, (and increasing!), visit Ogden Water every year for walking, picnics, family outings and nature activities.

There are numerous woodland trails and waterside paths to explore, with stunning views extending across Calderdale. Ogden is also an excellent base to explore the wider South Pennines by foot or bike.

If you are planning to bring a party of people on a visit to Ogden Water, you could contact the Rangers (see above) to make sure the facilities will be available when you come.

If you have enjoyed your visit to Ogden Water, please write to:-Calderdale M.B.C.
Town Hall
Crossley Street
Halifax HX1 1UJ
www.calderdale.gov.uk

or/and

Yorkshire Water PLC
Western House
Western Way
Bradford BD6 2LZ
www.yorkshirewater.com

But if you had problems and or didn't enjoy your visit, contact David Wilson, Estate Manager Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Lane, Keighley Road, Halifax, HX2 8YA or ring 01422 249136 ogden.water@calderdale.gov.uk. For a speedy response.


Topical Links

Teacher Orienteering Training Course

What's on

Bird Box Television!
We now have a camera positioned inside a bird box deep within the woodlands. A screen inside the Visitor centre shows live footage. A blue tit nest building!

Those with Google Earth and Broadband, click here!

Ogden Reservoir 1937?
View of Ogden Reservoir in 1937?


Do you have any anecdotes, pictures, or short stories of trips to Ogden in the past, ie. donkeys years ago! If you have, please get in touch with David or Robin.

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What's the yellow object floating on the reservoir?

Is it:
1) A tidal powered electric generator?
2) Don't know, it fell to earth?
3) A mint flavouring and flouride infusion device for our water supply?
4) A depth gauge?

It is a depth guage! It is positioned over the deepest part of the reservoir and, by using a combination of sonar and telecommunications, measures the depth of the water and sends it back to Yorkshire Water HQ via mobile technology.

Those with Google Earth and Broadband, click here!

A .kmz file will download to your desktop. This can be opened in Google Earth.

Hitch-hikers will spot an unusual Ogden location. Best if you rotate the picture 180'