Hebden Bridge, Walk C, Sat 14th May 2022

Walk lead by Richard Hawkins, 5-6 miles 

After a break for coffee and cake at any of the many cafes and coffee places in the central pedestrian area we will leave from outside the Shoulder of Lamb. The route passes the Town Hall and  leaves the village after crossing the old pack horse bridge at Salem Fold and along the side of Hebden Water past the cricket ground and on to the bowling green before crossing the river and onward to the steps up to the road. We then follow the road a short distance before returning to paths and back to the river, past the Blue Pig and start the climb through enchanting woodland to Gibsons Mill. This part of the walk is similar to the “Coffin Route” including walking over rocks and tree roots but classified as “Easy Walking” by the NT. The Mill and surrounding woods are a National Trust property. There are toilets just after the Blue Pig and at Gibsons Mill. At Gibsons Mill there is a Cafe serving hot and cold drinks, cake, pasties, ice cream and a picnic area with seating. The return route follows gravel forest road down through bluebell covered woodland back to the Blue Pig and then back to Hebden Bridge.