Guidebook for Hebden Bridge
Drinks & Nightlife
Hebden Bridge and Todmorden offer an array of places to eat and drink out. Far too many to include here. But luckily the town is compact enough for you to walk around and find the best.
Cellar bar serving food. Occassional DJ or art exhibitions, great Vibe. Nelsons sells really great home cooked food on an evening, not too expensive either.
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Nelsons Wine Bar
Crown StreetCellar bar serving food. Occassional DJ or art exhibitions, great Vibe. Nelsons sells really great home cooked food on an evening, not too expensive either.
Gorgeous pub with loads of style. Good range of food options to have at the bar or fine dining upstairs. Often busy, you may need to book ahead to sit upstairs.
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Old Gate Bar & Restaurant
1-5 Old GateGorgeous pub with loads of style. Good range of food options to have at the bar or fine dining upstairs. Often busy, you may need to book ahead to sit upstairs.
We are the pub reimagined. A community hub working to provide our customers with an amazing food and drinks selection with a buzzing atmosphere unlike anywhere else. The true alternative to your usual local.
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The Golden Lion
Fielden SquareWe are the pub reimagined. A community hub working to provide our customers with an amazing food and drinks selection with a buzzing atmosphere unlike anywhere else. The true alternative to your usual local.
Sightseeing
Home of Anne Lister & Anne Walker as portrayed in the movie named Gentleman Jack
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Шибден-Холл
Lister's RoadHome of Anne Lister & Anne Walker as portrayed in the movie named Gentleman Jack
Historic marvel of Architecture - Renovated to create shops and eateries..just think this building was almost demolished in the 80's, saved by one vote...
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The Wine Barrel
BlackledgeHistoric marvel of Architecture - Renovated to create shops and eateries..just think this building was almost demolished in the 80's, saved by one vote...
A typical picturesque Yorkshire village, with a steep cobbled main street, full of cafes, gift and art shops. It’s famous for being home of the Bronte family. Visit the Bronte Parsonage and Keighley Worth Valley Railway and there are well-signed walks to Bronte falls and Top Withens. Haworth is over the moors, so a 20-minute car drive away or Bus B3, from Hebden to Keighley, can be caught at Hebden Bridge train station or Hope Street.
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Haworth
A typical picturesque Yorkshire village, with a steep cobbled main street, full of cafes, gift and art shops. It’s famous for being home of the Bronte family. Visit the Bronte Parsonage and Keighley Worth Valley Railway and there are well-signed walks to Bronte falls and Top Withens. Haworth is over the moors, so a 20-minute car drive away or Bus B3, from Hebden to Keighley, can be caught at Hebden Bridge train station or Hope Street.
Food scene
Hebden Bridge is overflowing with eateries and cafes, from Turkish to Tibetan, Japanese to Kurdish, Persian to Italian and several pubs, which offer a wide range of foods for different budgets.
Good place for picking up tourist leaflets, see art exhibitions, events and it has a cafe too, with outdoor seating. Especially good if you are a large group or have children.
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Hebden Bridge Town Hall Cafe
Saint George's StreetGood place for picking up tourist leaflets, see art exhibitions, events and it has a cafe too, with outdoor seating. Especially good if you are a large group or have children.
Walking Routes
Both the Pennine Way and Calderdale Way are marked bridleways around Hebden Bridge.
Stoodley Pike is a 400m hill on the Pennine way. The Stoodley Pike monument on its peak is 37m high and dominates the skyline. Reached only by walking or cycling from Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd or Todmorden, there are several route options and circular routes using the Pennine and Calderdale Way. From Hebden Bridge it’s approximately a 6 mile walk there and back.
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Stoodley Pike
19 Hare CtStoodley Pike is a 400m hill on the Pennine way. The Stoodley Pike monument on its peak is 37m high and dominates the skyline. Reached only by walking or cycling from Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd or Todmorden, there are several route options and circular routes using the Pennine and Calderdale Way. From Hebden Bridge it’s approximately a 6 mile walk there and back.
The Pennine Way loop takes in Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall, a small historic village above Hebden Bridge. The Heptonstall Museum, tells the story of the infamous Cragg Vale Coiners and Heptonstall’s part in the English Civil War. One of America’s most famous poets, Sylvia Plath, who was married to Ted Hughes, is buried in the graveyard of St Thomas' Church.
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Heptonstall
The Pennine Way loop takes in Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall, a small historic village above Hebden Bridge. The Heptonstall Museum, tells the story of the infamous Cragg Vale Coiners and Heptonstall’s part in the English Civil War. One of America’s most famous poets, Sylvia Plath, who was married to Ted Hughes, is buried in the graveyard of St Thomas' Church.
Hardcastle Craggs is a wooded valley owned by the National Trust, with over 15 miles of footpaths and sculpture trails. Gibson Mill operates completely off grid, has a cafe and exhibitions of the mills history. Check the National Trust for cafe opening times and special events. There is paid parking or you can walk from Hebden Bridge, a popular route, along the river is given on: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/west-yorkshire
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Хардкасл Крэгс
Midgehole RoadHardcastle Craggs is a wooded valley owned by the National Trust, with over 15 miles of footpaths and sculpture trails. Gibson Mill operates completely off grid, has a cafe and exhibitions of the mills history. Check the National Trust for cafe opening times and special events. There is paid parking or you can walk from Hebden Bridge, a popular route, along the river is given on: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/west-yorkshire
Starting on the canal in Hebden Bridge towards Todmorden (4.4 miles) or the other direction to Mytholmroyd (1 mile), Sowerby Bridge (5.4 miles) Copley (7.5miles) and Brighouse (9.3miles). You can potentially train it back from Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge and Mytholmroyd.
Sustrans Route 66
Sustrans Route 66Starting on the canal in Hebden Bridge towards Todmorden (4.4 miles) or the other direction to Mytholmroyd (1 mile), Sowerby Bridge (5.4 miles) Copley (7.5miles) and Brighouse (9.3miles). You can potentially train it back from Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge and Mytholmroyd.
All Things Water
There are numerous reservoirs and swimming spots around Hebden and the surrounding moors, far too many to mention. Gaddings Dam is listed above, also local are Chelburn and Baitings Reservoirs, owned by the water company who have posted signs advising no swimming.
Useful Facebook pages where local knowledge can be found:
Hebden Bridge and Calderdale wild swimbling
Flows fabulous Leeds outdoor swimmers
Wild Swim Yorkshire
The highest beach in England can only be reached by foot. Either a route from Todmorden or a short 10-minute steep climb from Shepherd’s Rest Inn, Lumbutts Road, OL14 6JJ.
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Gaddings Dam
The highest beach in England can only be reached by foot. Either a route from Todmorden or a short 10-minute steep climb from Shepherd’s Rest Inn, Lumbutts Road, OL14 6JJ.
There is everything here that you would expect at a seaside resort, including water sports, café, amusement arcade, ice cream parlours and a 2.4 mile flat walk around the lake.
Visitor Centre: Rakewood Road, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 0AQ.
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Hollingworth Lake
There is everything here that you would expect at a seaside resort, including water sports, café, amusement arcade, ice cream parlours and a 2.4 mile flat walk around the lake.
Visitor Centre: Rakewood Road, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 0AQ.
The canal running through Hebden Bridge provides good walking routes to Todmorden in one direction and Mytholmroyd and Sowerby Bridge in the other. Canal boats can be rented from Bronte Boats based in Hebden Bridge. Tuel Lane Lock in Sowerby Bridge, with a fall of 19 feet 8.5 inches (6 m), is the deepest lock in the United Kingdom.
Rochdale Canal
Rochdale CanalThe canal running through Hebden Bridge provides good walking routes to Todmorden in one direction and Mytholmroyd and Sowerby Bridge in the other. Canal boats can be rented from Bronte Boats based in Hebden Bridge. Tuel Lane Lock in Sowerby Bridge, with a fall of 19 feet 8.5 inches (6 m), is the deepest lock in the United Kingdom.
Todmorden (5.4miles), Halifax (8.7miles) and Sowerby Bridge (6.1 Miles) Local Council Leisure centres all have swimming pools.
Swim Family
Todmorden (5.4miles), Halifax (8.7miles) and Sowerby Bridge (6.1 Miles) Local Council Leisure centres all have swimming pools.
Cycle Routes
Famous as the longest continual uphill ride in England and used in the Tour De Yorkshire. It is 5.5 miles long and a steady climb of 968 feet. Pick it up in Mytholmroyd. At the top the weather can be very different to the valley below, IE: it can be cold and wet!
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Cragg Vale
Famous as the longest continual uphill ride in England and used in the Tour De Yorkshire. It is 5.5 miles long and a steady climb of 968 feet. Pick it up in Mytholmroyd. At the top the weather can be very different to the valley below, IE: it can be cold and wet!
HEPTONSTALL VIA THE BUTTRESS: The buttress is a cobbled packhorse route in the centre of Hebden, 365 meters, but steep. There is a yearly bike challenge to see who can get up the fastest. At the top a regular road uphill leads to Heptonstall, half a mile away.
The Buttress
The ButtressHEPTONSTALL VIA THE BUTTRESS: The buttress is a cobbled packhorse route in the centre of Hebden, 365 meters, but steep. There is a yearly bike challenge to see who can get up the fastest. At the top a regular road uphill leads to Heptonstall, half a mile away.
MARY TOWNELEY LOOP:
47mile circular bridleway route, taking in part of the Pennine way, popular with mountain bikers.
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The Pennine Bridleway
The Pennine BridlewayMARY TOWNELEY LOOP:
47mile circular bridleway route, taking in part of the Pennine way, popular with mountain bikers.
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Scenic Sustrans route for cyclists and walkers, goes along the canal in Hebden Bridge. Towards Todmorden (4.4 miles) or the other direction to Mytholmroyd (1 mile), Sowerby Bridge (5.4 miles) Copley (7.5miles) and Brighouse (9.3miles). You can potentially train it back from Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge and Mytholmroyd.
Sustrans Route 66
Sustrans Route 66Scenic Sustrans route for cyclists and walkers, goes along the canal in Hebden Bridge. Towards Todmorden (4.4 miles) or the other direction to Mytholmroyd (1 mile), Sowerby Bridge (5.4 miles) Copley (7.5miles) and Brighouse (9.3miles). You can potentially train it back from Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge and Mytholmroyd.
Local Favourites
Trades Club, Hebden Bridge: Holme Street, HX7 8EE:
A socialist members cooperative club, bar and music venue. The Trades Club pulls in some big named artists, as well as discos and local fundraisers and has been voted into the finals of the NME Small Venue of the Year Awards on several occasions.
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Trades Club
Holme StreetTrades Club, Hebden Bridge: Holme Street, HX7 8EE:
A socialist members cooperative club, bar and music venue. The Trades Club pulls in some big named artists, as well as discos and local fundraisers and has been voted into the finals of the NME Small Venue of the Year Awards on several occasions.
The Post Office of this little hill village has recently opened the villages’ only café, and it is perfect! Selling local products, gifts and local guides it’s well worth the 30-minute uphill walk via Nutclough woods, or it’s just an easy 8-minute drive away.
Wadsworth Post Office
Billy LaneThe Post Office of this little hill village has recently opened the villages’ only café, and it is perfect! Selling local products, gifts and local guides it’s well worth the 30-minute uphill walk via Nutclough woods, or it’s just an easy 8-minute drive away.
The Little Shop of Interesting Things: Cragg Road, HX7 5HR:
Two brothers have a small unit at the bottom of Cragg Road where they sell their upcycled or reengineered vintage furniture, lighting and anything else they find. Full of unique and interesting ideas that you can also see on their Facebook page.
The Little Shop of Interesting Things
Cragg RoadThe Little Shop of Interesting Things: Cragg Road, HX7 5HR:
Two brothers have a small unit at the bottom of Cragg Road where they sell their upcycled or reengineered vintage furniture, lighting and anything else they find. Full of unique and interesting ideas that you can also see on their Facebook page.
Marcos Café: Valley Road, HX7 7BN
Tucked away just opposite the Town Hall many tourists will miss this local, family run café, serving excellent coffee, pizzas, paninis, pastas and more. But be aware, Fridays are busy and you have to get in early.
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Marco's Café
4 Valley RdMarcos Café: Valley Road, HX7 7BN
Tucked away just opposite the Town Hall many tourists will miss this local, family run café, serving excellent coffee, pizzas, paninis, pastas and more. But be aware, Fridays are busy and you have to get in early.
Mays Shop: Highgate Farm, Colden, HX7 7PF:
Slightly further afield, in what feels like the middle of nowhere, is Mays shop, which sells absolutely anything and everything, including refreshments for cyclists and walkers.
Highgate Farm
Widdop RoadMays Shop: Highgate Farm, Colden, HX7 7PF:
Slightly further afield, in what feels like the middle of nowhere, is Mays shop, which sells absolutely anything and everything, including refreshments for cyclists and walkers.
The Honesty Box: Spencer lane, Old Chamber Farm, HX7 6JG:
A small hut selling local eggs, cakes, ice creams and a make-your-own hot drink service. In the summer months there is also a breakfast bar run from a horsebox. This can be reached, up steep routes usually on foot, but it can be reached by car.
Honesty Box
Spencer LaneThe Honesty Box: Spencer lane, Old Chamber Farm, HX7 6JG:
A small hut selling local eggs, cakes, ice creams and a make-your-own hot drink service. In the summer months there is also a breakfast bar run from a horsebox. This can be reached, up steep routes usually on foot, but it can be reached by car.