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Overview

We leave Todmorden and ascend through woodland before descending to the River Calder. We then ascend to Whirlaw Common with extensive views to the south. We continue to cross the Pennine Way before heading to the pretty village of Heptonstall. Our final stretch takes us to the village of Pecket Well where we take the bus to Hebden Bridge station.

Our leader is Roger tel: 07947 740658.

No dogs please.

Saturday, 11 October 2025
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:20 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Catch the 08.24 train from York to Leeds arriving at 09.07. Then take the 09.18 train from Leeds to Todmorden arriving at 10.19.

For the return journey we catch the 15.40 bus from Pecket Well to Hebden Bridge arriving at 16.00.

Then catch the 16.15 train from Hebden Bridge to Mirfield arriving at 16.19 and then the 16.48 from Mirfield to York arriving at 17.38.

Purchase a return ticket from York to Todmorden.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 93499 24101
Nearest postcode:
OL14 6DS
what3words:
answer.novelists.cliff
Start time:
10:20 am

Todmorden Railway Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SD 99599 29301
Nearest postcode:
HX7 8QJ
what3words:
wager.shuts.scale
Estimated finish time:
3:20 pm

Village of Pecket Well

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