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Hebden Bridge to Hardcastle Crags West Yorkshire Easy Paced Sunday Wellness Walk It’s a lovely, very easy paced walk with a picnic stop near Gibson Mill right in the heart of the Crags. 6.5ml 130m of ascent over the day We’ll be meeting at the junction of Burnley Road & Station Road leading to Hebden bridge Station. On road & pay parking available. Arrive early to find a spot & car share where possible. Prompt 09:45 departure😊 Sunday is a summer market day so a chance to look around the town, do a bit of browsing after the walk
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Dress for the weather, but bring a hat, waterproofs & a warm top. Wear comfortable walking boots or proper walking trainers.Dont forget, water, your lunch & sun lotion.
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)
- Waterproofs
- Spare warm layer
- Hat & Gloves
- We recommend layers!
- Money for the pub or cafe
MEETING PLACE - Junction Burnley Road & Station Road Hebden Bridge
Some on road parking & some payable. Arrive early to park and get to start for prompt 09:45 departure. (53.7393440, -2.0086071)
Facilities
- Cafe or Pub Available
- No Swimming Available
- Toilets Available
- Public Transport Available
- No Transport Provided
- Dogs Allowed
Toilets available at station and in town. Cafes & Pubs available Hebden Bridge has a railway & bus station Dogs Allowed: 1pp up to a maximum of 3 across the group. No noisy, unfriendly dogs, must be under control on a lead, please no extendables as they can trip people up.
Hot Weater
We’re expecting hot weather on this walk so be sure to check the kit list and bring plenty of water!
Mixed Weather
We’re expecting mixed weather on this walk – so make sure you bring waterproofs AND an extra warm layer!
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!
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- 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.