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Overview

Train based walk

Leader: Brendan M

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: 09:57 train from Manchester Victoria  to Hebden Bridge

Suggested Ticket:  Off Peak Hebden Bridge Return £13.20

Walk Start: Hebden Bridge Station at 10:30

Return Services:  15:31, 15:57, 16:10, etc

Waypoints: Migehole, Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags, Walshaw Wood, Calderaire Link Trail, Middledean

Extra: No toilet at walk start. Toilets en-route at Gibson Mill. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs)

Saturday, 25 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
450m / 1476ft
Type:
circular

This Hebden Bridge circular walk has a good mixture of woodland, moorland and craggy outcrops.

The walk is on mainly good paths, but potentially could be muddy go appropriate footwear and clothing must be worn.

The lunch stop will be at Gibson Mill where there are toilets and maybe a chance to buy ice cream!!

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 99517 26809
Nearest postcode:
HX7 6JE
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Start time:
10:30 am

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