We are the Midlife Hikers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Louise C.
This is a beautiful walk from Hebden Bridge at the height of summer when (fingers crossed) the heather will be in full bloom. Meet at the train station for a 10.45am start – we will then leave the town via the canal and head up to Hardcastle Crags, following the river through lovely woodland. We will stop for lunch at Gibson's Mill.
After lunch we continue to head through Hardcastle Crags, climbing up towards Widdop Gate where we will see gorgeous purple heather along the moorland. We will then head towards the Pennine Bridleway, passing near Gorple Lower Reservoir and then following various paths and quiet lanes, until we reach the stunning area of Colden Clough. We follow the river back to Hebden Bridge.
🚉 There are trains from York to Hebden Bridge – at the time of writing, the 09.22 from York arrives at 10.39, but please check nearer the time that there have been no changes to the timetable – and additional trains from Leeds
🅿️ There is a small pay and display car park on Station Road, HX7 8AU, which costs 50p/hour
Please note, do not use the main station car park as that is for rail passengers only
🐶 Dogs are welcome but must be on a lead at all times
🚻 There are toilets at the start of the walk (railway station) and at Gibson's Mill where we are stopping for lunch
🥪 You will need to bring a packed lunch
🍺 After the walk, we will find a pub or café for a drink before we head for home
Hebden Bridge railway station, HX7 6JE
