2018s theme is NONCONFORMISM. Hebden Bridge,Valley of 100 Chapels, cradle of nonconformity past and present. They’ll be welcoming Martin Parr back to talk about his work on the subject and Bob Pegg’s Calderdale Songs 40 years on…send your ideas and thoughts about the sort of nonconformist activity you’d like to see in this year’s festival […]
Hebden Bridge Arts Festival 2017 Photography by Craig Shaw
Hebden Bridge Arts Festival 2016 Photography by Craig Shaw
Hebden Bridge Arts Festival 2015 Photography by Craig Shaw
Hebden Bridge Arts Festival 2014 Photography by Craig Shaw
The South Pennines are a combination of unique landscape and industrial heritage, and have long been a favoured destination for walkers and historians. The Hebden Bridge based charity, Pennine Heritage has created the Pennine Horizons e-Trails to explore the rich social and natural history of the area. There are 14 trails giving you the opportunity […]
Taking in England’s longest continuous ascent (as featured on the Tour de France) this route winds up Cragg Vale, topping out on the border of Greater Manchester before dropping you back down and round on some wonderful winding back country roads. Distance: 28.2km / 17.5miles Total Ascent: 597m /1959ft
“I’m pretty sure that The Trades Club is my favourite thing about living in Hebden Bridge” There’s loads of other wonderful things about life here but if push came to shove having this venue on my doorstep is top of the list. Booking after booking, the venue punches well above it’s weight and pulls in […]
A Calderdale classic that shows off what the valley has to offer. Starting in Hebden you’ll take in the moors, reservoirs and packhorse slabs that make riding in Calderdale so unique. Distance: 23.3km / 14.4miles Height Gain: 728m / 2388ft
For those who like to mix up Tarmac and dirt this route is a real challenge. Stiff climbs are rewarded with outstanding views and tricky descents. Distance: 21.6km / 13.42miles Total Ascent: 727m / 2385ft