Discover Soyland
Soyland is a village located in West Yorkshire, England. Governed by Calderdale Council, it is part of the historic parish of Ripponden. The village is noted for its scenic surroundings within the Pennine hills, offering visitors opportunities for hiking and exploring the area's unique landscape and heritage.
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Cragg Cottages
Hob Hey Hideaways
Discover Hob Hey Hideaways, offering peaceful glamping in unique huts with stunning Yorkshire countryside views.
The New Rushcart Inn & Country Dining with B&B
Experience warm Yorkshire hospitality, delicious country dining, and comfortable B&B accommodation at The New Rushcart Inn in Sowerby.
Things to Do in Soyland
Sowerby Bridge Canal Wharf Landmark Sign
Discover the rich industrial heritage of Sowerby Bridge with a visit to the historic Canal Wharf Landmark Sign, offering tranquil canal-side strolls.
Barkisland Park
Barkisland Park offers a delightful escape in the village of Barkisland, featuring a playground with swings and a climbing frame, perfect for families. Visitors can enjoy the open space for various activities, and parking is conveniently free, making it an ideal spot for a leisurely day out.
Cragg Vale Tennis Club
Located in the scenic village of Cragg Vale, the parking facility at Cragg Vale Tennis Club offers convenient access for visitors to the nearby Hinchcliffe Arms and surrounding attractions. While specific payment options are unknown, it is likely a standard pay-and-display setup, ensuring easy parking for those exploring the Hebden Bridge area.
Food & Drink
The Beehive Pub & Dining
The Beehive Pub & Dining in Soyland offers ample free parking, making it a convenient stop for travelers exploring the picturesque Ripponden area. Enjoy a delightful meal in this dog-friendly establishment, perfect for a relaxing break after a day of sightseeing.
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Roast & Toast, Cafe and Cocktail Bar
Roast & Toast is a highly-rated, dog-friendly cafe in Sowerby Bridge offering delicious, locally-sourced food and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Walk: Ryburn Reservoir and Baitings Reservoir
A great walk taking in the woods and fields in the Ryburn Valley between the Ryburn and Baitings Reservoirs, just near Ripponden. The Route what3words for start point: ///shredding.grades.erupted Start / FinishPoint: Yorkshire Water Car Park, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge HX6 4LE Distance: 4 Miles GPX Route Map walkshireryburnreservoirandbaitingsreservoirDownload Walk Description Go to the top of the car park and cross the lane towards a stile into a field. Walk through this field on a level track and head towards the next stile. Cross this stile and continue on the path which heads through the trees alongside the edge of the water and eventually over a footbridge. Just before the end of Ryburn Reservoir, you reach Beeston Hall Rocks. The path now follows the feeder stream to a junction of paths. Ignore the left turn over the bridge, and carry on out of the wood the reach the embankment of Baitings Reservoir - following the path as it turns right into a car park. Leave via the steps or, if required, carefully via the entrance gateway – but take extra care as this is also a vehicle entrance. Turn left onto the pavement and continue for a short while when you reach the entrance to the permissive footpath on your left. Take the path and walk along the north edge of Baitings Reservoir. The section provides great views across the reservoir and the surrounding countryside. At the end of the reservoir, leave the path onto a road, and turn left to walk across Baitings Viaduct. Soon after crossing, turn left onto the permissive path to continue along the southern edge of Baitings Reservoir. When you reach the embankment, turn right, and then left at the next footpath, to head back towards Ryburn Reservoir. Just after a path joins from the left, the path turns a sharp right to meet another path. Continue along the track until you reach a stile. Cross over into the field and follow the boundary fence - which becomes a wall - downhill, until you reach some gates in the corner. Follow the yellow waymarker, through the gate into an enclosed path along the side of the next field. At the farm buildings, carry on and over a stile into a section of old walled track - but not into the open field. This track turns right through a squeeze stile at the side of an iron gate. Go through the gap and turn left straight away down the slope, keeping the wall on your left. At the bottom corner of the field, go over a stile and down through the wood to a footbridge. Cross the bridge, turn left and continue alongside the reservoir towards the dam. Cross the dam wall to return to the car park.
Walk: Calder Valley Greenway - Hebden Bridge to Brighouse
This pretty, relaxed walk along Sustrans’ National Cycle Route 66 is perfect for a blustery, colourful late autumn day. The Route What3Words for start point: ///hiring.fruit.tooth Start Point: Hebden Bridge Station Finish Point: Brighouse Station Distance: 9.3 Miles GPX Route Map hebden-bridge-to-brighouseDownload Walk Description This walk follows the historic watercourses of the Rochdale canal and the Calder and Hebble Navigation, winding through characterful industrial towns and imposing hills. Tread in the steps of the former Poet Laureate Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath, who were inspired by this dramatic landscape, with its wild moors and lush native woodlands. As well as watercourses, the route follows the train line, so you can decide where to stop, enjoy a break in one of the many cafes of Mytholmroyd, Sowerby Bridge or Brighouse, and get a train back.
Walk: Calder and Hebble Navigation Canal
Running from Brighouse to Sowerby Bridge this section this is a part river, part canal route that once served the area at the height of the industrial revolution. The Route what3words for start point: ///gravel.assets.live Start Point: Sowerby Bridge Finish Point: Brighouse Distance: 6 Miles GPX Route Map calder-and-hebble-navigation-canalDownload Walk Description This route provides a tranquil repost to the urban centres along it's route. The peaceful nature of this busy walk is it's main attraction as you are transported to a quieter time, compared the to traffic on the streets above. Starting in Sowerby Bridge the route takes you through a the town and then onto some stunning Calder Valley countryside. There is an option to head towards Halifax along the canal to their however this walk continues into Brighouse, another Yorkshire industrial town. Watch out for the various bird and wild life along the canal and make sure you bring your spotting guide!
Walk: Sowerby Bridge to Hebden Bridge
This walk from Sowerby Bridge to Hebden Bridge will take you along the towpath of the Rochdale Canal and you will be surrounded by heritage and panoramic views. The Route what3words for start point: ///bats.begun.clubs Start Point: Sowerby Bridge Wharf Finish Point: Hebden Bridge Distance: 5.5 Miles GPX Route Map sowerbytohebdenDownload Walk Description Sowerby Bridge is where the Calder and Hebble Navigation seamlessly becomes the Rochdale Canal. Start the walk at Sowerby Bridge Wharf, the cobbled basin where the 18th-century canal buildings have been lovingly restored. You will join the Rochdale Canal at Lock 1 and follow it a short distance, past Lock 2 and then cross the road. After crossing the road, you can pick back up the canal and towpath at Tuel Lane Lock. Tuel Lane Lock is the deepest lock on Britain’s canals at 19 ½ ft, and boats can only travel through when lock keepers are present. Leaving Sowerby Bridge behind, you will follow through the leafy Calder Valley with its panoramic views. The next place you come across is Luddenden Foot followed by Brearley where you will see some canal-side cottages and a lock. Continuing along the towpath you will soon enter Mytholmroyd, the birthplace of poet Ted Hughes. As you carry on along the towpath, the quirky town of Hebden Bridge will be in front of you. Entering Hebden Bridge, you will first come across the Marina, then you can choose to explore the town's amazing independent cafes, shops and galleries or return to Sowerby Bridge by train or on foot.