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Greater Manchester & High Peak Area

We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Area long walk.

Leave Hebden Bridge along the canal towards Todmorden until we get to Charlestown where we cross the canal and climb through Callis Wood to the Pennine Way. Follow TPW to Stoodley Pike.We will descend Stoodley Pike via The Calderdale Way and alongside Withens Clough Reservoir to Cragg Vale. From Cragg Vale we climb back up to Bell House Moor. Cross the moor and descend into Hebden Bridge via Kilnshaw Lane. I have attempted to mitigate most of the very steep descents. 

Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Meeting time:
9:40 am
Start time:
10:25 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
533.4m / 1750ft
Type:
circular

No booking required, although we do ask that everyone carries an ICE card - we can supply if needed. 
The walks will invariably involve ascent and descent, some of which may be steep. They will usually, depending on the weather, be soft and/or muddy, sometimes with ill defined tracks across fields or moorland - ensure you have appropriate footwear. Please consider your personal fitness and ability before attending the walk - if you're not sure, feel free to contact us for advice on the potential conditions, whilst the leader will base the walk on their own ability and may issue instructions where appropriate, you are ultimately responsible for your own safety. Please wear appropriate clothing for the prevailing weather, plan for the worst and hope for the best, bring any essentials and lunch. 
 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84850 97842
Nearest postcode:
M1 2BN
what3words:
thus.rips.skip
Meeting time:
9:40 am

Victoria for the 09:57 to Hebden Bridge

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 99517 26809
Nearest postcode:
HX7 6JE
what3words:
surely.outfitter.quietly
Start time:
10:25 am

Hebden Bridge

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking