A black and white photograph of the Low Moor Munitions Factory after the explosion.

About

In 1916 there was a huge explosion at the Low Moor Munitions Factory which manufactured picric acid and 40 people, including 6 firemen were killed. The site is now under landfill. The walk visits places affected.

There is one short climb up a rough track and some walking on uneven paths.

Walk duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Low Moor Munitions Explosion Walk - Heritage Open Days

Type:Heritage Open Day

Victoria Park, Cleckheaton Road, Oakenshaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 7AT

Opening Times

Season (19 Sept 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday10:30

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