Hebden Bridge Day Walk – West Yorkshire

Enjoy a sociable day of walking around Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire - enjoying Pennine scenery with fellow walkers and Large Outdoors guide.


Experience Type: Day Experience
Distance: Approx. 10 miles (16km)
Duration: Most groups will complete this walk in around 6 hours
Level: Active
Age: 18+
Dogs: No dogs, except trained assistance dogs

In a Nutshell:

  • Explore the Upper Calder Valley and area around Hebden Bridge, before dipping into the town itself.

  • Walk in the company of a lovely group and friendly, knowledgeable Large Outdoors guide.


 

How do we grade our walks?

Gorgeous Pennine walking and gritty mill scenery…

The Calder Valley has all the ingredients for a perfect day walk, not least as it is slap bang on the long distance trail, the Pennine Way. Think atmospheric moorland, enchanting woodland-clad valleys, historic mill towns, cosy pubs, hefty slices of homemade cake and friendly fellow walkers.

Pack up your lunch and lace up your walking boots for a great, sociable day out with Large Outdoors. This fully guided Active walk (learn how we grade our walks) covers approximately 10 miles (16km) and overs a good leg-stretch over undulating terrain.

Suggested Itinerary

For this West Yorkshire ramble we start and finish in the bohemian market town of Hebden Bridge, which has become a hub for artists resulting in a seriously cool place to mooch around.

More of that later though, as first there’s a veritable hamper of walking delights to do. We meet at Hebden Bridge’s train station where your Large Outdoors guide will lead the group out towards Middle Dean. From there, we head up a farm track, taking in the views that open up of the valley and the mill town below as we climb higher.

Eventually, we reach the lofty moorland heights of the Nook before skirting round the edge of Shackleton Knoll and stop for a breather to make the most of the views. Then it’s onto Hardcastle Crags meandering along a lovely trail through 400 acres of woodland. All being well, we’ll stop in at the National Trust’s Weaving Shed Café at Gibson Mill, perhaps giving into temptation and a treat or two.

Afterwards, we follow the river back into Hebden Bridge where there’s generally time for the aforementioned mooch around - there’s plenty of great independent shops that are very enticing. Perhaps you might like to join some of your fellow participants for a celebratory cuppa and cake, or an early dinner in one of the town’s cosy pubs before heading home?

Good to Know

  • Meeting Time: This depends on the time of year you are joining us.Walks between March and October: Please meet your guide at 9:45am to start walking at 10am.
    Walks between November and February: Please meet your guide at 8:45am to start walking at 9am.

    Meeting Location:
    Hebden Bridge Train Station
    Hebden Bridge
    HX7 6JE

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    Parking: There is a pay-and-display car park at the meeting location (Hebden Bridge Train Station), another close by (Station Road car park) and more options within the town. Various parking charges apply (best to bring cash and card).

    Public Transport: Hebden Bridge Train Station has services to/from York, Leeds, Manchester Victoria and Preston.

    Finish Time: The exact finish time will depend on the group dynamic, number of rest stops, weather conditions, whether the group chooses to grab a coffee or meal together during/after, etc. Most groups complete this walk in around 6 hours. If you’ve travelled via public transport, please ensure you book onward travel accordingly (i.e. an open return ticket), to allow for flexibility.

  • Included:

    • A Large Outdoors guide to lead you on your Hebden Bridge walk.

    • The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.

    • Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.

    Not included:

    • Travel to and from the meeting location.

    • Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.

    • Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.

  • Please see our General (Walking) Kit List.

    The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should be carrying the items listed.

  • • What level of fitness is needed?
    This trip is rated as Active. Click here to see Large Outdoors’ Experience Levels.

    • Will the walk be cancelled if there is poor weather or it’s raining?
    No, this walk will go ahead regardless of the weather forecast, as long as the weather conditions are assessed as safe. Please make sure you have all the items from the Compulsory Kit List (see section above).

    • Can I attend on my own?
    Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

    • What transport is provided during this trip?
    We do not provide any transport for this experience.

    • Can I bring my dog?
    Dogs are not allowed on this experience, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.

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