“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 […]
04
Feb
Feb
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
04
Feb
Feb
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
03
Feb
Feb
Every town needs a great bike shop and Hebden Bridge is no different. Blazing Saddles is an award winning shop packed with all manner of bikes, clothing and accessories to get you out on two wheels but it’s the knowledge and character that is packed into the shop that makes it something special. We got […]
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Jan
Jan
We asked Thirza Hyde from Mytholmroyd based Calder Valley Fell Runners a few questions about taking your first small step into the world of fell running. What’s the attraction in fell running? If you have a love for the great outdoors and if you don’t want to be pounding the roads with the added problem of pollution, then fell […]
27
Jan
Jan
One of the things I love most about living in the middle of Hebden Bridge is that I can head out in any direction from my house and within ten minutes be walking in nature. We are surrounded by an abundance of deciduous woodland and the forests are criss-crossed with paths so we can explore […]
10
Jan
Jan
A lovely video showing some of the hard work that goes into making Handmade Parade happen, followed by the fun & mayhem of the whole thing.
10
Jan
Jan
One magical weekend of piano music each April, in the heart of this beautiful Yorkshire town. The first festival took place in April 2013 in the newly built and fully accessible Hebden Bridge Town Hall. It was so well received by both audiences and participants that that we immediately set about planning the 2014 event. […]