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Take a Hike Group

We are the Take a Hike Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

This route passes weavers cottages, stone mills; follows old pack horse trails and canal paths. However, the dominant feature is the spectacular landscape: steep wooded hillsides, bleak moorland and craggy river valleys.

Distance is approximately 9 miles and has an ascent of about 300m, so should take between 4 and 5 hours to complete.

Starting point is Hebden Bridge train station which has a number of services from Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield. The 09:43 service from Leeds arrives at Hebden Bridge at 10:31am.

There is a car park at Hebden Bridge Station, but note it is for rail passengers only. There are other alternative car parks in Hebden Bridge also.

There are toilet facilities at Hebden Bridge station.

Saturday, 2 November 2024
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 99517 26809
Nearest postcode:
HX7 6JE
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surely.outfitter.quietly
Start time:
10:45 am

Hebden Bridge Railway Station

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