Hebden Bridge circular (shorter)
Details
Train based walk
Leader: Paul G (meeting at Victoria)
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent: 220m / 722ft
Type: circular
This Hebden Bridge circular is a shorter alternative to the longer variant taking place on the same day.
However, this walk, short as it is still has some elevation and some steep drops to join the river.
The walk follows town centre roads, country lanes, riverside paths and forest tracks.
Leader: Paul G (meeting at Victoria)
Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Manchester Victoria Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Hebden Bridge Station.
Transport to Walk Start: 11:30 train from Manchester Victoria to Hebden Bridge.
Suggested Ticket: Off-Peak Day Return to Hebden
Bridge £13.20
Walk Start: At Hebden Bridge Station at 12:15
Waypoints: Bridge Street, Windsor View, Lee Mill Dam, Midgehole, Blue Pig, NT car park, Scout Wood, Blue Pig, Riverside path, Cricket ground
Return Services: 4 trains an hour to Manchester Victoria
Extra: There are toilets at Hebden Bridge station and at the National Trust car park during the walk.. Optional drinks at the end of the walk (to meet the other group). Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)