The walks for 13th July 2024 are both linear from Todmorden, in the Calderdale district of West Yorkshire, ending up in the market town of Hebden Bridge.

A walk (11 miles)

The A walk, led by Alex, is 11 miles with an elevation of 1370 ft.
Commencing with a climb out of Todmorden via Longfield Terrace, the trail ascends into open farmland and moorland then follows a section of the Pennine Way heading
for Stoodley Pike. The route then descends via well defined paths and country lanes towards Cragg Vale, with paths through woodland bordering Cragg Brook. Crossing at Dawber Bridge the route heads to the large village of Mytholmroyd and then follows the Rochdale canal path for 1.5 miles to reach Hebden Bridge.

B walk (7.5 miles)

The B walk,led by Don, is 7.5 miles and is predominantly flat.
Starting atTodmorden the route leads east along the Rochdale canal towpath. Along the way there are several pretty locks, old bridges, historical mills and a wide variety of bird life. The walk reaches Hebden Bridge where lunch will be taken. After lunch the walk continues along the canal to Mytholmroyd which then leaves the towpath to follow tarmac paths towards Stubb and it’s conservation pond. Tree lined and woodland paths alongside the River Calder lead to part of the National Cycle network which reaches Calder Holmes Park. Going through the park and crossing the canal leads back to Hebden Bridge centre.

Hebden Bridgeis a pretty market town that has a range of independent artisan shops and boutiques, including bookstores, antique shops, craft stores as well as pavement cafés and a selection of pubs and bars. There is also a makers market on a Saturday (unconfirmed by the leaders though as we did reccies on Wednesdays!).
So there is something to satisfy everyone’s requirements post walk.

Hebden Bridge : Credit ft.com