Date:
Time:
Length:
Difficulty:
An Easy Paced Wellness Walk through the Beautiful Hardcastle Crags West Yorkshire. Walk will be around 8 miles & mostly amongst woodland in the crags. The Crags are famed for their Gorgeous Spring display of Bluebells & Ramsons. We’ll be walking from Heptonstall Village centre ‘Cross Inn’ down into Midge Hole & then following the river up towards the top of the crags via Gibson Mill before returning, slowly gaining height, to the Village of Heptonstall. The walk is hilly in a couple of places, but we’ll take our time.
Walk Type:
Group Size:
Terrain Type:
Paths Type:
Ascent Type:
Heptonstall is a particularly interesting village, being the home of Sylvia Plath, her Husband Ted Hughes. Her grave is in the churchyard. The Crags themselves are Awesome! 😊
Walk Leader - Karl
Karl is a qualified International Mountain Leader with over 20 years experience of safely leading people on their ‘Best Mountain Trip Of A Lifetime’ across the world. Before that he taught Outdoor Education & Sport in Colleges. He also has Mental Health & Outdoor First Aid qualifications – so you’ll be in safe hands.
Now returning to his roots he likes nothing more than introducing people to local walks – about which he always has a wealth of interesting and fun facts. Karl is especially good at making sure everyone has a good day out – join him on one his walks and find out for yourself.
Kit List
- Snacks & a drink
- Camera (its all about the pics!)
- Walking poles really recommended!
- Sturdy footwear
- Sunscreen
- Extra water
- Sun Hat
- Shades
- Dogs MUST be well behaved- this means good recall & good around people, other dogs & livestock.
- Doggie essentials! (e.g. lead, harness)
- Money for the pub or cafe
MEETING PLACE - Cross Inn, Town Gate, Heptonstall
Parking available ‘honesty box’ at: Heptonstall Bowling & Social Club, Acres Lane, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge HX7 7LT 53.7454137, -2.0205178
Facilities
- Cafe or Pub Available
- No Swimming Available
- Toilets Available
- Public Transport Available
- No Transport Provided
- Dogs Allowed
Whilst toilets may not be available at the start of the walk they should be available part way round at Gibson Mill & on your return if visiting the pub. Pub available at finish. Trains from Burnley or Manchester to Hebden Bridge, then bus or taxi to Heptonstall. Dogs: 1pp up to 3 for the group, must be well behaved, not yappy and remain under close control. No extension leads as they are a hazard.
Hot Weater
We’re expecting hot weather on this walk so be sure to check the kit list and bring plenty of water! I’ve ticked hot weather as it’s got to warm up sometime, but dress for the weather.
Donations
All of our walks are provided free of charge thanks to our funders, generous donations and our passionate volunteers. If you’re interested in supporting wellness walks by volunteering or donating please follow the links below. We look forward to walking with you!
Book a Space
Price:
Important:
- You MUST book a place on this walk via the Wellness Walks site. You MUST supply the information requested – this is to keep YOU & our leaders safe in the unlikely event of an emergency.
- If you do not have suitable clothing & equipment you may not be allowed on a walk for your own safety.