{"id":22977,"date":"2026-03-06T03:57:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T00:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/?p=22977"},"modified":"2026-03-06T04:33:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T01:33:04","slug":"8-cracking-hebden-bridge-walks-you-need-to-try-the-ultimate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/en\/8-cracking-hebden-bridge-walks-you-need-to-try-the-ultimate-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Cracking Hebden Bridge Walks You Need To Try The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22977\" class=\"elementor elementor-22977\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25cc67f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"25cc67f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cde2e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cde2e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Tucked away in the scenic Upper Calder Valley of West Yorkshire, Hebden Bridge is a small charming town that bursts with personality and unique character.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Known as a magnet for artists, poets, free spirits and creative souls, Hebden Bridge is also a fantastic base for anyone who loves exploring the countryside on foot.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db27ef9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"db27ef9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1043\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/countryside-walkers.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22981\" alt=\"countryside walkers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/countryside-walkers.jpg 1043w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/countryside-walkers-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/countryside-walkers-600x449.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1043px) 100vw, 1043px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fe2f82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fe2f82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">When Hebden Bridge officially became England\u2019s first Walkers Are Welcome town in February 2007 the area around the town centre quickly gained even more love from walking enthusiasts thanks to its incredible mix of trails waiting to be explored.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">On these walks you will discover stunning moorlands hidden waterfalls historic woodlands rugged valleys peaceful reservoirs and even a secret beach known as the highest beach in England along with many other beautiful surprises.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Since I grew up just a 30 minute drive away I have spent years exploring almost every corner around Hebden Bridge and I am confident you will enjoy any of these carefully recommended trails.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Alright let us lace up and get walking.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35fb964 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35fb964\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best walks around Hebden Bridge\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4deac07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4deac07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hardcastle Crags Walk\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43a24df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43a24df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Start Point:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/eDifqHQ8kVN79q736\"><em>National Trust Carpark, Hardcastle Crags, Gibson Mill, Midgehole Rd, HX7 7AW<\/em><\/a><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Distance from Hebden Bridge Centre:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>1.4 miles<\/em><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceaedf4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ceaedf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1153\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Perhaps-the-most-prevalent-walking-spot-in-all-of-Hebden-Bridge.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22980\" alt=\"Perhaps the most prevalent walking spot in all of Hebden Bridge\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Perhaps-the-most-prevalent-walking-spot-in-all-of-Hebden-Bridge.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Perhaps-the-most-prevalent-walking-spot-in-all-of-Hebden-Bridge-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Perhaps-the-most-prevalent-walking-spot-in-all-of-Hebden-Bridge-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa563fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa563fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Hardcastle Crags is easily one of the most popular walking spots around Hebden Bridge offering a massive 400 acres of breathtaking valley landscapes ready to explore.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With more than 15 miles of winding trails that vary in difficulty every visit feels different giving walkers the freedom to choose a route that fits their mood whether they want a short stroll or a longer adventure.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">That is exactly what makes Hardcastle Crags a brilliant day out for all ages and fitness levels and it is especially loved by families when local events are taking place around the area.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">But do not think this place is only for children because there are also several tougher routes that will definitely satisfy those experienced walkers looking for a real challenge.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be925c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"be925c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gibson-Mill.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22992\" alt=\"Gibson Mill\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gibson-Mill.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gibson-Mill-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gibson-Mill-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f61e40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f61e40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The rugged valley is also rich with history and one of its most famous landmarks is Gibson Mill which was built around 1800 and is considered one of the earliest mills from the Industrial Revolution.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The building first operated as a cotton mill but later transformed into an entertainment venue at the beginning of the 20th century where it became well known for lively tea dances and roller skating gatherings.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Today the mill still welcomes visitors and now features a small museum along with a cozy caf\u00e9 making it a great place to pause grab a warm drink and give your legs a well earned break during the hike.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">There is parking available near the Crags but you can also reach the valley with a pleasant 30 minute walk from Hebden Bridge by following Midgehole Road from the town centre until you reach the entrance of the woodland valley.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99a8e1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"99a8e1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hebden-Bridge.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22991\" alt=\"Hebden Bridge\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hebden-Bridge.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hebden-Bridge-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hebden-Bridge-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d57a03b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d57a03b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stoodley Pike Monument Walk\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc63ab4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc63ab4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Start Point:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ougiMWpovZu4w4xb6\"><em>Hebden Bridge, HX7 6JE<\/em><\/a><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Distance From Hebden Bridge Centre:<\/strong><em>\u00a00 miles<\/em><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Standing tall against the rugged skyline of West Yorkshire Stoodley Pike Monument remains one of the most iconic landmarks drawing walkers and explorers from near and far.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b7565f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5b7565f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1043\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-Monument-Walk.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22990\" alt=\"Stoodley Pike Monument Walk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-Monument-Walk.jpg 1043w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-Monument-Walk-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-Monument-Walk-600x449.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1043px) 100vw, 1043px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b5eb2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b5eb2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The striking monument rises 37 metres tall and stands proudly on top of the 400 metre high Stoodley Pike hill making it visible from many points across the Upper Calderdale area as it towers over the surrounding countryside.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">First built in 1857 by James Green to mark the end of the Crimean War Stoodley Pike Monument can only be reached on foot through several public trails that wind their way up the hillside.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">One of the most popular routes is the Stoodley Pike Circular Hike which starts right from the centre of Hebden Bridge and leads walkers through a rewarding countryside journey.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The full route stretches around 10 km or 6 miles and while it is not extremely demanding it does include a steady climb up Stoodley Pike hill but once you reach the summit the sweeping views across the landscape make every step completely worth it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7fa028 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a7fa028\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1043\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-Circular-Hike.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22978\" alt=\"Stoodley Pike Circular Hike\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-Circular-Hike.jpg 1043w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-Circular-Hike-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stoodley-Pike-Circular-Hike-600x449.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1043px) 100vw, 1043px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebc1f8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ebc1f8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Once you arrive at the monument you can also climb the spiral staircase inside to enjoy an even better viewpoint though make sure to watch your step because it can get quite dark along the way.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecf396d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ecf396d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lumb Hole Falls Trail\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7aff47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7aff47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Start Point:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/KULxv8Wt86JcWdYw7\"><em>Hebden Bridge, HX7 6JE<\/em><\/a><strong><br \/>Distance from Hebden Bridge Centre:<\/strong><em>\u00a00 miles<\/em><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b75f42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3b75f42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lumb-Hole-Falls-Trail-2048x2048.jpg\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048 wp-image-22989\" alt=\"Lumb Hole Falls Trail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lumb-Hole-Falls-Trail-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lumb-Hole-Falls-Trail-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lumb-Hole-Falls-Trail-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lumb-Hole-Falls-Trail-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lumb-Hole-Falls-Trail-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lumb-Hole-Falls-Trail-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bfc310 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bfc310\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Also known as Lumb Falls and sometimes called the Hebden Bridge Waterfall this beautiful Yorkshire spot has long been a quiet favorite among locals who know it as a hidden place for wild swimming.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Tucked away within peaceful woodland and surrounded by rich plant life the waterfall becomes even more magical in season when wild garlic and bluebells brighten the landscape around it.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Many visitors simply drive close to the area and park on a nearby road to reach the falls but the experience feels far more rewarding when you hike your way there as part of a longer scenic trail.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">You can begin the walk from almost anywhere around the area but a great starting point is either Hebden Bridge town centre or the Hardcastle Crags car park.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">One of my favorite routes to reach the waterfall is the Lumb Hole Falls Circular which begins from the town centre and stretches for around 9 miles.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbc5115 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bbc5115\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Widdop &amp; Gorple Reservoir Walk\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fb21cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8fb21cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Start Point:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/pW8eaZxqPHsoqKBS9\"><em>Widdop Rd, Hebden Bridge HX7 7AZ<\/em><\/a><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Distance From Hebden Bridge Centre:\u00a0<\/strong><em>10.5 miles<\/em><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">A few miles north above Hebden Bridge this beautiful walk guides you through the hills and around the scenic reservoirs that rest within the rugged landscape of Widdop Valley.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61c92d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"61c92d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Widdop-Gorple-Reservoir-Walk.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22988\" alt=\"Widdop &amp; Gorple Reservoir Walk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Widdop-Gorple-Reservoir-Walk.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Widdop-Gorple-Reservoir-Walk-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Widdop-Gorple-Reservoir-Walk-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d7fabe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d7fabe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">This walk is perfect for anyone looking to escape the crowds as the remote upland scenery offers a calm and refreshing break from the pace of everyday life.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The route circles Widdop Reservoir before climbing onto Shuttleworth Moor and then descending toward Gorple Upper and Gorple Lower Reservoir making this 4 mile ramble packed with striking views and interesting landscapes along the way.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">What many walkers do not realize is that the unusual rock formations scattered across the moors of Gorple and Widdop are surrounded by local folklore with some stories even linking them to mysterious legends.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">One rock carving in particular bears a surprising resemblance to the hawk headed Egyptian god Horus which has led some to speculate that it might be connected to an old group from Bradford known as the Temple of Horus making the story even more intriguing.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d339f1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d339f1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1043\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Temple-of-Horus.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22987\" alt=\"Temple of Horus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Temple-of-Horus.jpg 1043w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Temple-of-Horus-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Temple-of-Horus-600x449.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1043px) 100vw, 1043px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8c8458 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8c8458\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Free parking is available at the car park along Widdop Road and close by you will also find the historic Pack Horse Inn a charming seventeenth century pub that is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink and a bite to eat after your walk.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ac6bf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ac6bf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hurstwood Reservoir Walk\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d36e102 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d36e102\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Start Point:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/fV87Y5MXYRR7nnfC8\"><em>Hurstwood Reservoir, Worsthorne, BB10 3LG<\/em><\/a><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Distance From Hebden Bridge Centre:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>11.4 miles<\/em><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Just beside the Widdop and Gorple reservoirs you will also come across Hustwood a quiet rural village tucked within the surrounding countryside.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">This charming hamlet is rich in local history and features three buildings that are listed as Grade II in the National Heritage List for England including Hurstwood Hall The Great Barn and Spenser House.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50e073e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"50e073e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1156\" height=\"867\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hurstwood-Reservoir.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22986\" alt=\"Hurstwood-Reservoir\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hurstwood-Reservoir.jpg 1156w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hurstwood-Reservoir-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hurstwood-Reservoir-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1156px) 100vw, 1156px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-573edcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"573edcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The Spensers were among the most influential historical families in the area and they are especially known for the poet Edmund Spenser who is widely considered one of the great voices of the English language and lived here between 1576 and 1578.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Just to the east of the village you will find Hurstwood Reservoir a popular walking spot for locals that also forms part of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail and the Burnley Way footpaths.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57d5fad elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"57d5fad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Edmund-Spenser.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22985\" alt=\"Edmund Spenser\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Edmund-Spenser.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Edmund-Spenser-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Edmund-Spenser-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed4a63e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed4a63e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The Hurstwood Reservoir walk is a short and scenic stroll on its own but since it connects easily with other popular trails you can extend the route and turn it into a longer countryside adventure whenever you like.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">You can even combine it with the Widdop and Gorple reservoirs mentioned earlier to create a wider and more rewarding walking route.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With free parking available just outside the Hurstwood Reservoir entrance this spot remains a reliable and enjoyable choice for a peaceful walk.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9daa72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d9daa72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/the-Widdop-Gorple-reservoirs.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22984\" alt=\"the Widdop &amp; Gorple reservoirs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/the-Widdop-Gorple-reservoirs.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/the-Widdop-Gorple-reservoirs-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/the-Widdop-Gorple-reservoirs-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-951e227 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"951e227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gaddings Dam Walk \u2013 \u2018Todmorden Beach\u2019<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5535105 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5535105\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Start Point:<\/strong><em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/mvtTpJjounnoC4Ch8\">Lumbutts Rd, Todmorden OL14 6JJ<\/a><\/em><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Distance From Hebden Bridge Centre:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>4.9 miles<\/em><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Known as the highest beach in England Gaddings Dam sits quietly hidden on the moors between Todmorden and Walsden just a 15 minute drive from the centre of Hebden Bridge.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The dam was originally built in the late 1800s to supply water for the region\u2019s busy cotton mill industry but today it attracts walkers who come to enjoy the sweeping views and visit the small sandy spot affectionately known as Todmorden Beach.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eccb5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7eccb5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gaddings-Dam-Walk-\u2013-\u2018Todmorden-Beach.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22983\" alt=\"Gaddings Dam Walk \u2013 \u2018Todmorden Beach\u2019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gaddings-Dam-Walk-\u2013-\u2018Todmorden-Beach.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gaddings-Dam-Walk-\u2013-\u2018Todmorden-Beach-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gaddings-Dam-Walk-\u2013-\u2018Todmorden-Beach-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a02c150 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a02c150\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Sitting 355 metres above sea level and around 60 miles from the coast this unique beach stands out as one of the most unusual wild swimming spots in the country.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">It is also a popular picnic destination during the summer months so it is quite common to see plenty of visitors enjoying the views and relaxing by the water.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Since there is no nearby parking reaching the beach requires a good pair of walking boots and a short hike across the moorland paths.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">There are several routes that lead to the beach but the shortest and most popular trail begins near the Shepherds Rest Inn along Lumbutts Road.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Parking in this area can be quite challenging because of the dam\u2019s popularity as you cannot park at the pub and the surrounding roads are very narrow.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">A better option is to park in either Walsden or Todmorden and start your walk from there which usually takes about 30 minutes to reach the trail starting point near Shepherds Rest and makes the final arrival at the beach feel even more rewarding.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad0cd7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ad0cd7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/While-there-are-several-routes-to-reach-the-beach.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22982\" alt=\"While there are several routes to reach the beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/While-there-are-several-routes-to-reach-the-beach.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/While-there-are-several-routes-to-reach-the-beach-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/While-there-are-several-routes-to-reach-the-beach-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfcff37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfcff37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gorpley Clough Walk\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d292555 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d292555\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Start Point:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/u3Zs4ds8qSPXc4Sg8\"><em>Gorpley Clough Car Park, Todmorden OL14 7HU<\/em><\/a><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Distance From Hebden Bridge Centre:\u00a0<\/strong><em>6.4 miles<\/em><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Just a 15 minute drive west of Hebden Bridge Gorpley Clough is a truly underrated walk that has quietly remained a hidden paradise known only to a small group of locals and explorers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccdf80c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ccdf80c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gorpley-Clough-2048x2048.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048 wp-image-22996\" alt=\"Gorpley Clough\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gorpley-Clough-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gorpley-Clough-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gorpley-Clough-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gorpley-Clough-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gorpley-Clough-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gorpley-Clough-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16b6956 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16b6956\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">This trail follows a steep sided ravine along the riverbed so keep your eyes open along the way because you will be treated to some beautiful waterfall views.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">As you leave the woodland near the top of the path you will reach Gorpley Reservoir a wonderful place for nature watching and relaxing with a peaceful picnic.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">During our last visit we spent nearly 30 minutes simply sitting on the hillside watching different birds gliding and playing across the water.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The usual walk to the reservoir and back takes around 1 to 2 hours for most people but if you are in the mood for a longer adventure you can easily continue beyond the reservoir and explore further trails.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a35a900 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a35a900\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gorpley-Reservoir.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22995\" alt=\"Gorpley Reservoir\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gorpley-Reservoir.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gorpley-Reservoir-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gorpley-Reservoir-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc2c0a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc2c0a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Free parking is available at the trail entrance along Bacup Road although the car park itself is quite small.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">If it happens to be full you can usually find plenty of roadside parking along Bacup Road near Gorpley Clough so you should not need to park too far away from the trail.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03ecae1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03ecae1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Burnley to Hebden Bridge Walk\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-280272b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"280272b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Start Point:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/oqgGn85adeZ34US18\"><em>Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 4HF<\/em><\/a><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Distance From Hebden Bridge Centre:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>12.9 miles<\/em><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">If you are finding it hard to choose just one walk why not go for this route which brings together several of the trails mentioned earlier.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Starting from Burnley the journey takes you past Widdop Gorple and Hurstwood Reservoir before continuing through a scenic stretch of Hardcastle Crags and finally descending into Hebden Bridge where you can relax with a well earned meal after the hike.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2441f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c2441f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Burnley-to-Hebden-Bridge-Walk.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22994\" alt=\"Burnley to Hebden Bridge Walk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Burnley-to-Hebden-Bridge-Walk.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Burnley-to-Hebden-Bridge-Walk-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Burnley-to-Hebden-Bridge-Walk-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e57ea8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e57ea8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span 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