DATES
Sun 16th March 2025
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Sun 16th March 2025
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Saturday March 15th is now fully booked but you can book here for Sunday 16th only. If you would like to walk on Saturday let us know and we will put you on the Waiting List. This is a chance to test out how you feel doing walks at this level with your experienced guide Jo making sure the pace is right and giving supportive encouragement as you go!
SUMMARY
Date: Sunday March 16th ( Saturday 15th is fully booked but let us know if you would like to be on the waiting list)
Guide: Jo Bird
Walking Grade: Get Goat Fit
Meeting Point:10.30am start at Hebden Bridge railway station both days.
Hebden Bridge has great transport connections with trains running from Leeds, Manchester, Chester, Preston and many more.
Base : Hebden Bridge . You can join for a day walk or for the weekend . There are many places to stay and this link has ideas Hebden Accommodation
Or do try Jo’s B and B in the link below ..
Other recommended B and B accommodation are in the links below:
Jo will join the group for dinner on Saturday night in a local restaurant and you will be sent details in your information once you book.
Price: £35 per person per day for specialist guided walking to build confidence and test fitness levels. Please book and pay £35 or £70 for 2 days
Please bring packed lunch, water and a thermos for your walking days.
Get Goat fit with Jo – filmed in 2024 but still relevant as the trip we offer is the same each year.
DETAILS
Hebden Bridge is a pretty market town in the Upper Calder Valley, West Yorkshire. It is 8 miles west of Halifax which has become very well known as the home of Anne Lister at Shibden Hall. If you have time this could be a place to visit and stay a while.
We choose Hebden for a little winter walking as it is such a lovely town and there are sheltered spots if needed and many cosy cafes and pubs if its gets cold. Dress up warmly and bracing winter walks can be just the thing.
It is a lovely place to stay if you can and we can advise.
ITINERARY
Itinerary – subject to change depending on the weather and at the discretion of your guide. Jo will discuss the walks with you each morning.
Saturday 15th March – Meet at 10.30am at Hebden Bridge Railway Station. FULLY BOOKED.
A wonderful walk up to the ancient village of Heptonstall, visiting the grave of Sylvia Plath as we go. We will then follow old packhorse paths to join the Pennine Way. Crossing high meadow land, we will then start the route down to the pretty canal and back to vibrant Hebden Bridge with its many cafes and small shops. A wonderful place for a cuppa or a local beer to end the day.
11km, 350m ascent (7 miles, 1150 ft ascent).
Sunday 16th March 10.30am start at Hebden Bridge Railway station.
Today’s walk is on the south side of the valley. The path ascends to the farmstead of Old Chamber and then follows broad tracks and a path up to the local landmark and peace monument of Stoodley Pike. We then descend through fields and woods to the hamlet of Horsehold and then down to Hebden Bridge for tea and treats!
10.5km,375m ascent ( 6.5 miles 1250ft ascent )
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