Walk lead by Peter Hitchcock, 10-miles, height 1300 feet.
There will be some lovely views to absorb on this circular walk from Hebden Bridge railway station taking in both upper ridge-type moorland views (close and personal) as well as classic English ancient woodlands. We shall climb sharply south out of the town for about 20 mins before contouring Erringden Moor along a good track ‘Kilnshaw Lane’ and then part of the Pennine Way to reach the summit of Stoodley Pike with its monument. Having soaked in the views and the history, we descend south-east across peat moor to Withams Reservoir for lunch – unless some have sneaked in a quick ‘Bite at the Pike’ (a good name for a new restaurant)?!
The scenery on the 2nd half of the walk is in extreme contrast through wild-flower woodlands and valleys. There will be some short climbs matched with welcoming downhills back to the town and refreshment. Overall, a 10-mile walk up to a height of 1300’ at the Pike; as always, the group will need to maintain a good pace throughout to allow rewarding ‘rest’ times at beauty spots and places of interest.
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