Scenic Drive Through Ryburn Valley: Scammonden to Sowerby Bridge Pt 1 and Pt 2.

Ever wonder what the winding roads of the Ryburn Valley look like from the driver's seat? I recently took a beautiful walk around the lake beside the M62 and decided to capture the return journey, transforming it into a five-part video series. It was a perfect opportunity to showcase the stunning landscapes and charming villages we passed through.

This video series takes you on a journey from Scammonden all the way to Sowerby Bridge, tracing the Ryburn Valley and passing through picturesque spots like Barkisland, Rishworth, Ripponden, Triangle, and Kebroyd. Each clip is set to music, making for a relaxing and visually engaging experience.

We're kicking things off with Part 1, a 4-minute and 7-second clip. This segment covers the initial 1.1-mile stretch from Scammonden to Withens End Lane in Barkisland. Get ready to see the early views of this scenic drive!

Part 2 takes in the 1.2 mile stretch of road from Withens End Lane to the edge of Rishworth, climbing down the valley and underneath the dam head of Booth Wood Reservoir. This clip last again for 4mins 7secs.

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Unplanned Beauty: My Train Trip from Sowerby Bridge to Mytholmroyd

"Step aboard for a glimpse of a New Year's Eve train journey from Sowerby Bridge to Mytholmroyd! On December 31st, 2018, at approximately 11:15 am, with the carriage blissfully uncrowded, I decided to capture the passing scenery. My Nikon D3300 SLR was already mounted, and the thought of 'why not?' led to this spontaneous video.

Our westward journey commenced from Sowerby Bridge Railway Station Platform 1. Almost immediately, the iconic County Bridge, the majestic Town Hall Clock, and the gentle flow of the River Calder swept past. We then skirted Goodalls Transport, a reminder of the area's industrial past, built on the grounds of the former goods yard and near the original 1876 station site. The world outside then narrowed as we plunged into Cemetery Tunnel – known locally as Dixy Tunnel – burrowing beneath the serene Dixon Scar Woods and the peaceful Sowerby Bridge Cemetery. Though the tunnel section lasted a minute, I've fast-forwarded it for brevity in the video.

Emerging from the darkness, the landscape blossomed into open country as we sped towards Sowerby Bridge's Tenterfields, a once-bustling mill complex now humming with modern businesses. Next came the former VTL works, now a quiet haven for caravans within Fairlea Mills, followed by the historical echo of Luddendenfoot Railway Station, now repurposed into bustling industrial units.

Beyond Luddendenfoot, the rolling countryside stretched out again, punctuated by the blink-and-you'll-miss-it hamlet of Brearley, a scattering of homes and businesses barely discernible from the train. Finally, as Mytholmroyd drew near, the modern lines of Moderna Business Park peeked through the trees, and the venerable St. Michael's Church appeared as my cue to prepare for disembarkation.

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