Hardcastle Grags to Widdop - Sunday 14th September

Start: Hardcastle Crags - NT car park £5 for the day or free for NT members showing NT badge (for satnav use HX7 7AA)

Time: 10am

Leader: Steve  

Distance: 9 miles

Time: 4-5 hours

Level of difficulty: Moderate, with a few climbs

Facilities: NT cafe near start/end of the walk plus Pack Horse pub at about half way point

This beautiful walk starts at the top of Hardcastle Crags (near Hebden Bridge), heading down towards Gibson Mill with its stunning mill pond. The route then climbs gently around the valley, past the remains of a temporary viaduct and then over the moors to the Pack Horse Inn where we will stop of lunch. The Pack Horse Inn offers great lunches and beers next to an open fire. Or you can bring your own packup and eat outdoors. We then head out over the moors with lovely views in all directions. Finally, we head back down towards Gibson Mill where we can stop for coffee and cake, before heading back to the car park.

When Bridie and I reccied this walk, we took the route along the M62 and then via Halifax - fantastic industrial revolution era architecture to be seen on the hillsides all around.

Lockton, Lower Bridestones and the Hole of Horcum - 3 September

Start: Opposite Lockton cemetery, before entering the the village

Time: 10am

Leader: Ali     Contact number: 07749360463  

Distance: Approx 8 miles

Time: Approx 4 hours

Terrain: Grassy tracks and forest road

This is a lovely varied walk that takes us to the Lower Bridestones then onto the 'old wife's way' with lovely views of Blakey Topping. We then cross back over the A 169 and down into the Hole of Horcum  and back to Lockton. There are 3 ascents in all, the last one being the steepest!

If anyone would like a lift please contact me on the above number.