Hebden Bridge Visitor Tel: 00 44 (0)1422 843831 |
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| THINGS TO SEE AND DO AROUND HEBDEN BRIDGE
Countryside - the Pennine hills and valleys around Hebden Bridge have long been popular with visitors, acting as a green lung for the inhabitants of nearby towns and cities. Walking is a popular activity, whether just strolling along a riverside path, or following the stone causeways ("causeys") that mark old packhorse routes. |
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Britain's first National Trail, the Pennine Way, passes close by, while the Calderdale Way, a 50-mile (80 km) circular route around the Calder Valley, skirts the town. A growing network of bridleways are making excellent mountain-biking and horse-riding routes, including the newly-opened Mary Towneley Loop part of the Pennine Bridleway. |
Heritage - Hebden Bridge, Heptonstall and the surrounding area tell the fascinating story of textiles from the middle ages; from rich clothiers' houses to hand-loom weavers' cottages; from remote and picturesque sites of early mills to the revolution in transport; from the co-operative movement to "double-decker" housing. Find out more by following a town or village trail; or looking at the Alice Longstaff Photographic Collection. Shopping - The individualism of its people is reflected in the variety of its shops; from antiques and second-hand books to hand made quality crafts; from cool fashion to alternative lifestyles.
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Rochdale Canal - horse-drawn or motor boat public and group hire cruises run from the marina [Calder Valley Cruising - 01422 845557]; while narrowboat hire is available nearby. |
Calder Valley Cruising |
Cragg Vale and Mytholmroyd ("Coiners' Country") - famous for the gang of l8th century coin counterfeiters, this delightful valley offers good walking in tranquil surroundings. Mytholmroyd is the birthplace of the Poet Laureate, Ted Hughes (1930-98). |
Hardcastle Crags |
Hardcastle Crags - Britain's "Little Switzerland", this beautiful wooded valley is owned by The National Trust. Guided walks and other activities throughout the year. [01422 - 844518]. |
Heptonstall - outstanding example of a Pennine hill village above Hebden Bridge. Visit the Grammar School Museum, the Methodist Octagonal Chapel, the old Priory, the "new" church, and the grave of Sylvia Plath. |
Heptonstall |
HEBDEN BRIDGE GARDENS Land Farm Garden ts owner from a barren pennine hillside on the 1000' contour and north facing. There is also an art gallery attached to the house. It is open from 10am to 5pm weekends and Bank Holidays from May to the end of August. Entrance charge is £3.00. Parties are welcome after 6pm during the week at an entrance charge of £3.50 per head and includes guided tour and refreshments (please pre-book). Also nearby is Slack Top Alpines, a working nursery, which is open March to October (Tel: 01422 845348)
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