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Hebden Bridge – Guided Day Walk

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

What to expect on your guided day walk

  • A 10-mile circular route with a mix of moorland views, woodland trails, and riverside walking.

  • A sociable day out in the company of a friendly group and your experienced walk guide.

  • Finishes back in Hebden Bridge, with time to explore, shop, or grab a cuppa before heading home.

 

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A scenic and sociable walk through the Calder Valley’s woodland trails, moorland views, and artistic town life.

Join Large Outdoors for a relaxed and friendly day walk through the varied and characterful landscape around Hebden Bridge. This circular route showcases the best of West Yorkshire’s walking – a mix of elevated views, peaceful woodland, and riverside paths, with the chance to enjoy some time in Hebden itself at the end.

Starting from Hebden Bridge train station, we’ll head out into the Upper Calder Valley, climbing gently onto moorland tracks with views stretching back over the town. From there, we follow trails around Shackleton Knoll, through the woods of Hardcastle Crags, and along the river, stopping at Gibson Mill’s Weaving Shed Café for a break and maybe a slice of something sweet.

It’s a great walk for stretching your legs and sharing the day with others – whether you're new to Large Outdoors or simply fancy a social walk with a great finish. Once we’re back in Hebden Bridge, there’s often time to explore the independent shops or join others for a drink, cake, or early dinner in one of the local pubs before heading home.

Essential Information

  • 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.