Huddersfield South West District Scout Council manages the centre, and holds a long lease on it. All of the work at the centre is carried out by hard working volunteers and any operating profits are reserved to pay for continuing repairs, renewals and improvements to the Centre.

The buildings now in use as Scammonden Activity Centre were originally a 17th century listed farmhouse   (New Hey) and barn, both of which were derelict for many years. The Centre is now a residential centre situated on the edge of the Pennine moors about six miles west of Huddersfield. Scouts, Guides, youth groups, school parties and other organisations use it as a base for a wide range of outdoor sports and activities. These include sailing, canoeing, orienteering, rock climbing and hill walking.

The Centre is let exclusively to groups, organisations and occasionally families seeking a venue for a residential gathering or simply a day visit, and will accommodate up to 42 people. It is used throughout the year, with an estimated total of over 2,500 people staying at the Centre per year.
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 http://www.scammonden.org.uk/

 THE MOTOR CLUB

With the advice of the RoyaI Automobile Club the road to the pump house on the downstream side of the dam has been designed to provide a speed hill climb course, which is approximately 550 yards in length and rises some 225 ft. with two left-hand and two right-hand bends. A steel armco barrier has been erected on the dangerous bends as a safety measure, with one of the petrol companies providing a large portion of the money for this. The terrain of the hillside provides excellent viewing for spectators and car park facilities are provided in the fields adjacent to the public car park. The Huddersfield Motor Club organises three or four events during each year. The dates for the current year can be found in the Calendar section of the Huddersfield Motor Club website.  Click on link to find out more information.

http://www.huddersfieldmc.co.uk/