We are the Greater Manchester & High Peak Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Area Sunday Strenuous Walk.
Distances are over 10 miles.
Please note, this walk replaces the Marple circular that is shown in the printed programme.
Linear walk. No booking required.
Leader – Simon Cleverley (07506 479662)
Distance - 11 miles
Sunday, 22 February 2026
Meeting time & place:
09:45 at Manchester Victoria station to catch the 09.54 to Hebden Bridge.
Start time & place:
10:25 at Hebden Bridge station after the arrival of the train from Manchester, due 10.24
Estimated finish time & place:
16.30 at Todmorden station.
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
1750 ft
Note: walkers are advised to check one of the rail websites such as nationalrail or trainline close to the departure time in case of late changes to the running of the train.
Train ticket - return to Hebden Bridge (if you have a GM concessionary travel card this can be bought from Littleborough).
Car parking available at both stations.
Walk route - Lumb Bank, Mount Pleasant, Standing Stone Hill, Egypt, Colden Water, Great Bride Stones, East Whirlaw, Todmorden
There is a steady climb out of Hebden Bridge to the trig point at Standing Stone Hill, then largely level until the highest point at Great Bride Stones (1445 ft) before a steep descent into Todmorden. Many paths and surfaces are good but there is a stretch around Colden Water that is uneven and potentially boggy and there will of course be mud when crossing the moors. If the weather allows there are excellent wide ranging views.
Walking boots and clothing (including waterproofs if wet weather is possible) are essential. Lunch and non-alcoholic drinks should be brought.
