We are the Preston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Outstanding views, scenic, historic and architectural from the start. The walk starts from Heptonstall visiting it's two churches, one derelict but intact apart from the roof and the adjacent functional one and it's graveyards where Sylvia Plath is buried. The graveyards have also been used as film sets for Happy Valley and, more recently the Gallows Pole. The coiner David Hartley (Gallows Pole) is buried in the old graveyard.
From Heptonstall the walk follows Godden Water through Eaves Wood before crossing moorland to then follow Hebden Water through the Hardcastle Crags area. Visiting the Crags and Mill before returning to Heptonstall. A mixture of valley, woods and moorland on mainly good paths with some steep ascents.
Meet: Car Park Heptonstall Social and Bowling Club Acres Lane. Sat Nav HX7 7LT This is for the bowling club which takes you into the CP. Free CP with honesty box
Directions: From Preston: M65 exit Junct 9 signed Halifax to A679 Accrington Road . Then right A646. Continue A646 out of Burnley to Todmorden, take the first left in Todmorden to continue A646. Just before Hebden Bridge there is a left turn signed Heptonstall into Heptonstall Road then left Valley View Road leading to Acres Lane where the CP is. CP directions clearly signed once in Heptonstall.
