Discover Hebden Bridge and the Rochdale Canal.
The Route
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- Start Point: Hebden Bridge Station, Station Rd, Hebden Bridge HX7 6JE
- Finish Point: Hebden Bridge Station, Station Rd, Hebden Bridge HX7 6JE
- Distance: 1.8 Miles
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Starting at Hebden Bridge Station, join the towpath of the Rochdale Canal and turn left. Heading along the towpath you will soon approach the town and marina. Look out for the buildings that are old textile mills, full of heritage and character. Hebden Bridge was, and still is, known for the production of corduroy. Once known as the Trouser Town!
You will pass by Calder Holmes Park but continue along the towpath. Whilst walking take time to admire the interesting and colourful canal boats. Just past the park you will need to cross the canal via the footbridge, at Black Pit Lock.
Staying on the towpath you will reach Stubbing Upper Lock. There are lots of different plants and flowers along the towpath. Look out for butterflies, damselflies and dragonflies during the summer months. Not far from the lock you will arrive at Stubbing Wharfe pub.
You will leave the towpath here and head towards the front of the pub, crossing the River Calder and turn right along the road. Follow the main road back into Hebden Bridge town centre.
Hebden Bridge is full of amazing and quirky independent cafes, shops and galleries. Take time to explore the town centre and the market, if it is on. Once you have finished exploring, head back to the main road which will take you back to your starting point at the station.
