This walk has been cancelled

Due to flooding on part of the route from Todmorden an alternative walk is being run, see Next Walks for details.

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Manchester and Salford Ramblers Group

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Overview

Our Walk starts at  Todmorden Station and we walk to Hebden Bridge Station via Cross Stone, Great Rock, Blackshaw Head, Hebble Hole and Heptonstall.  This is a medium route  following the Calderdale Way mainly on good paths and tracks .

This is a linear walk between rail stations on the  Manchester - Leeds line.

 

 

 

Tuesday, 9 January 2024
Meeting time:
9:45 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

The walk is dog friendly  however there are some stiles and hence not pushchair or wheelchair friendly.

We cross some open moorland and there are a few uneven/ muddy paths along the route. 

Although there are no refreshments or toilets available on route there are many cafes ,bars and restaurants at the end of the walk in  Hebden Bridge.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 83943 99025
Nearest postcode:
M3 1AR
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Meeting time:
9:45 am

Manchester Victoria Station for train leaving at 10.04 to Todmorden.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 93517 24158
Nearest postcode:
OL14 7AN
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Start time:
10:30 am

Todmorden Railway Station, Rise Lane. The walk will start when the 10.04 train from Manchester Victoria arrives.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 99215 27172
Nearest postcode:
HX7 8EF
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

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