Thank you for your messages of support
Since we announced the closure of our organisation we have had some wonderful messages and [read more]
Organisation behind The South Pennines Park to close
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that The South Pennines Park will [read more]
Bolton photography enthusiast Les Fitton announced as the winner of the South Pennines Park photography competition
Les Fitton, a retired resident in Bolton, has been announced as the winner of the [read more]
Heritage Survey Tender
Are you passionate about the historical assets across the River Holme catchment? Are you skilled [read more]
Drone Tender News
Calling drone and stills photographer along the length of the River Holme. The Project Partners [read more]
Avid hiker Joseph McKenzie wins The South Pennines Park Photography Competition for August.
The plant machinery inspector has a unique passion for photography, alongside his professional pursuits. Joseph, [read more]
Travel by train through the South Pennines Park (Walking in the Footsteps of Pioneers Itinerary)
Do you fancy exploring the stunning South Pennines Park? We’ve got the perfect itinerary for [read more]
Travel by train through the South Pennines Park (Outdoors and Adventure Itinerary)
Do you fancy exploring the stunning South Pennines Park? We’ve got the perfect itinerary for [read more]
Photography Competition Update
We are halfway through the year and what a year it has been. Days seem [read more]
The South Pennines Park Champions Challenge
Our new Champions Challenge gives you the opportunity to explore the South Pennines Park through [read more]
South Pennines Park Walk and Ride Festival makes triumphant return after four-year hiatus
The South Pennines Park Walk and Ride Festival is back – and we are looking [read more]
Life for a Life Memorial Forests: Nature, Remembrance, and Community Support in the South Pennines Park
In the vast South Pennines Park, a remarkable organisation called Life for a Life is [read more]
South Pennines Park Awards: Special Recognition Award Winner
Accessible Calderdale and Visits Unlimited were crowned winners of the Special Recognition Award. The judges [read more]
South Pennines Park Awards: Green Legacy Winner
The Climate Challenge College are our Green Legacy award winners. The Climate Challenge College is [read more]
Judges’ decision was black and white for snapper Jane
An amateur photographer is urging more people to enjoy ‘me time’ photographing the beautiful South [read more]
South Pennines Park hosts sustainable food networking event to promote local produce and reduce food waste.
The South Pennines Park and University of Huddersfield are proud to announce its upcoming South [read more]
South Pennines Park Awards: Nature Recovery Champion
Calderdale Countryside Volunteers are our Nature Recovery Champions at the South Pennines Park Awards 2023. [read more]
Volunteer as a Walk Leader in Bradford
We caught up with Sarah Wimpenny from the ‘Well Together Service’ at Bradford District Care [read more]
South Pennines Park Awards: Young Nature Champion
Muhammad Abdulrashid from Blackburn was named our Young Nature Champion at the inaugural South Pennines [read more]
South Pennines Park Awards: Sustainable Business Winner
An innovative West Yorkshire business was our Sustainable Business Champion at the South Pennines Park [read more]
South Pennines Park Awards: Wellbeing Champion
Volunteer-led charity Blackdog Outdoors was our Wellbeing Champion at the inaugural South Pennines Park awards, [read more]
South Pennines Park Awards: Creative Champions Winner
We are pleased to spotlight another of our winners from the South Pennines Park Awards. [read more]
South Pennines Park Awards: Community Champion Winner
The South Pennines Park Awards 2023 were held at the legendary Piece Hall on Friday [read more]
Exploring the heritage on your doorstep
The South Pennines Park has such a rich history from prehistoric to the industrial revolution [read more]
How PROSPECTS Foundation is taking environmental action in Hyndburn
The PROSPECTS Foundation is Hyndburn’s community-owned environmental charity, founded by local residents in 1998. Our [read more]
“I’m really lucky to live in such a green place”
Cliviger-based Jack Launer has entered the South Pennines Park photography competition every month since its [read more]
Milnrow photographer Chris snaps up South Pennines Park March crown
School learning mentor Chris Jepson-Brown has been crowned winner of the South Pennines Park March [read more]
Community Q&A with Blackdog Outdoors
Blackdog outdoors is a platform for re-connecting people with the great outdoors. Run by a [read more]
The story of Trees for Burnley
We had a chat with Trees for Burnley – recently named ‘Green Champions’ at the [read more]
Special moment captured in Bingley wins first place in February’s photography competition
Keen nature photographer and walker Deborah Clarke has been selected as this month’s South Pennines [read more]
Hare-raising entry takes first place in South Pennines Park photography competition
The judge’s votes have been cast, and the winners have been chosen. It’s time to [read more]
Join our Community Workshops and have your say about the South Pennines Park!
The South Pennines Park is engaging with communities and businesses across the region to understand [read more]
South Pennines Park Awards seeks sponsors and nominations
If you are an individual, community group or one of the brilliant businesses within the [read more]
Announcing the South Pennines Park awards
**Entries for the inaugural South Pennines Park Awards 2023 are now closed** The South Pennines [read more]
Littleborough: conservation, heritage and watersports activities
Nestled into the foothills of the South Pennines and the beautiful Upper Roach Valley, sits [read more]
Restoring Nature’s Holme
A project to create ‘nature-rich’ corridors along nearly 22km of river and tributaries and revive [read more]
Launching our photography competition
A picture is worth a thousand words – that’s why South Pennines Park has launched [read more]
Two new listed buildings in the South Pennines Park
The heritage of the South Pennines Park is truly amazing in its diversity. People and [read more]
Rawtenstall: Vintage steam trains, local ale and spectacular walking trails
Part of the lush green Rossendale Valley, Rawtenstall is a Lancashire market town that boasts [read more]
Voices from the Park
We’re delighted to release a series of unique audio recordings as Voices from the Park, [read more]
Burnley: cotton mills, walking and witches galore
Burnley: towering cotton mills, spectacular walking routes and witches galore. The Pennine town of Burnley [read more]
Fantastic fungi of the South Pennines
We caught up with National Trust ecologist Steve Hindle to find out more about the [read more]
Skipton: a castle, canal paths and cobbled streets
Skipton: storm a medieval castle, stroll down pretty canal paths and sup Yorkshire tea on [read more]
YHA Festival of Walking
We’re pleased to be supporting the YHA Festival of Walking. Running till 20 October, the [read more]
Paw-fect autumnal adventures across the South Pennines Park
Lace up your walking boots, dig out your woolly hat and treat your furry friend [read more]
Hebden Bridge: inclusive, independent and community centred
If you’re looking for a quirky, picturesque market town with a high street like no [read more]
Drought conditions in South Pennines Park
This summer’s weather has played havoc on our landscapes. You only need to look at [read more]
Championing inclusivity across South Pennines Park
On a gloriously sunny day, members of the South Pennines Park community team joined Bolton [read more]
Celebrating 10 years of The Pennine Bridleway National Trail
Nearly forty years ago, three friends set out on an adventure to explore ancient packhorse [read more]
Shipley: focusing on sustainability, heritage and championing local independent businesses
The thriving market town of Shipley is well known for its UNESCO World Heritage Site [read more]
Water voles reintroduced to Holme Valley
Meet the newest furry residents of the South Pennines Park – the ecologically important and [read more]
Call for hypervigilance against moorland fires as exceptional temperatures rise
As temperatures soar across the South Pennines Park, organisations are calling for hyper vigilance and [read more]
Keighley’s award winning hops, vintage railway and vibrant community museums
Within half an hour of Leeds and Bradford and nestled in the beautiful Aire Valley [read more]
The Cotton Famine Road
The Cotton Famine Road, Rooley Moor and the Neighbourhood Forum Driving on the M62 towards [read more]
Ramsbottom: local ales, vintage trains and the World Black Pudding Throwing Championships
Perched on the edge of the West Pennine moors, the quirky market town of Ramsbottom [read more]
Bradford is City of Culture 2025
We are delighted that Bradford has been awarded UK City of Culture 2025. As cultural [read more]
Marsden: glorious views, award-winning produce and eco heaven
The delightful West Yorkshire village of Marsden is nestled at the top of the Colne [read more]
Three South Pennines Park communities named “Best Places to Live in UK”
The Sunday Times has selected not one but three South Pennines Park locations to feature [read more]
Wild, romantic and full of character – the charming village of Haworth
If you enjoy wild and untamed landscapes, independent shops and dramatic love stories, you’ll be [read more]
Be Moor Aware this season
Organisations across the South Pennines Park are calling for members of the public to heed [read more]
Happy in Huddersfield
Once voted the third happiest place to live in the UK, this charming Yorkshire town [read more]
Planting for the future in Lancashire
Through a partnership between Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle and Rossendale Borough Councils and [read more]
Windy, wet and wild: protecting the park’s blanket bog
Blanket bog can be found on the hills above the towns and cities of the [read more]
South Pennines Park: The Government’s Response to the Glover Review
South Pennines Park welcomes the news that the Government’s plans to develop a stronger, coherent [read more]
Nature lovers urged to help bring ‘Pennine finch’ back from the brink
Nature lovers across the South Pennines are being asked to support efforts to stop a [read more]
A giant sponge at Holcombe Moor
National Trust Holcombe Moor becomes “giant sponge” to trap carbon, improve natural habitats and slow [read more]
South Pennines Park Awarded Culture Recovery Fund Heritage Grant
The organisation behind the South Pennines Park has received a grant from the Culture Recovery [read more]
The Story of Happy Valley Pride
Happy Valley Pride all started because of a piece of homophobic graffiti seen Hebden Bridge [read more]
Rossendale Forest: Right tree, right place, right time
Organisations across the South Pennines Park are fighting back against climate change and pledging to [read more]
Litter Free Sowerby Bridge
LitterfreeSB was founded almost 5 years ago by Justine Riccomini who lives and works in [read more]
Reflections on COP26 from South Pennines Park
Climate change cannot be tackled by one person, organisation or government body. This fight connects [read more]
Community action at National Trust Marsden Moor
Marsden Moor is a wild, windswept part of the South Pennines Park. On the edge [read more]
Pioneers of the Park
Standing on the shoulders of giants: the irresistible legacy of the South Pennines Park The [read more]
A plan to sustain our South Pennine heritage
We are working with Craggatak Consulting to launch a Heritage Strategy that will inspire people [read more]
The Wanderlust Women
Amira Patel is empowering Muslim women to enjoy the great outdoors through her online community. [read more]
Highly respected writer talks about being an ambassador for the ‘living landscape’ of the South Pennines Park
Acclaimed writer, producer and director Sally Wainwright OBE says she is ‘flattered’ to become the [read more]
Visitor hot spots helping to highlight new South Pennines Park
Areas within the new South Pennines Park are singing from the same hymn sheet – [read more]
Artist profile: Pat Farrell/Caveman M8
Pat Farrell/Caveman M8 is an MC, Creative Facilitator, Artist & Community Practitioner based in Manchester. [read more]
Artist profile: Emma Long
Emma doesn’t work in a specific artform – rather she incorporates art materials with processes [read more]
Artist profile: James Mabbett
James Mabbett (Studio Napoleon III) is a composer, musician, producer and sound artist based in [read more]
BEAM – Inspiring Communities Through Art
Beam is an arts organisation who work across the North to promote, commission and deliver [read more]
Artist profile: Karol Wyszynski
Karol is a community radio journalist, photographer and artist based in Shipley, West Yorkshire. As [read more]
Artist profile: Naseem Darbey
Naseem has written and run workshops about art, social history and our natural world in [read more]
Artist profile: Ammie Sykes
Ammie is a socially engaged ceramic artist with over 25 years’ experience of delivering creative [read more]
South Pennines Park hitting all the right notes
Talented singer-songwriters O’Hooley and Tidow have captured the pride of the Pennines in a specially-commissioned [read more]
Support from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund
South Pennines Trust is one of nearly 450 heritage organisations in England awarded cash from [read more]
Our Habitats & Wildlife
In the uplands, a combination of geology, human influence and high rainfall has produced waterlogged, [read more]
About The South Pennines
The South Pennines is a wild, wonderful and occasionally wuthering landscape at the place where [read more]
Our Geology
The South Pennines form part of the Pennine ‘backbone’ of England. This narrow range of [read more]
People In The South Pennines
People have been making their mark on the South Pennines landscape for thousands of years. [read more]
