Hebden Bridge
Situated on the main Trans-Pennine rail link, Hebden Bridge has excellent commuter links to the nearby cities of Leeds and Manchester and yet combines this with areas of natural beauty (such as the National Trust's Hardcastle Crags) providing a haven for those seeking relaxation amongst the stunning Pennine countryside.
Steeped in history and nestling within the Pennine foothills, Hebden Bridge is a charming and picturesque market town which attracts visitors of all ages while still maintaining an old-world charm and traditional sense of community spirit.
Declared in 2005 by British Airways in-flight magazine as being 'the 4th funkiest place in the world' they described it as being 'modern and stylish in an unconventional and stylish way' This is reflected in an annual arts festival which attracts national and international artists and performers to the town each Summer.
The nearby town of Todmorden is separated by approximately 4 miles of the Rochdale Canal and lies beneath the famous and imposing Pennine monument of Stoodley Pike. It has a rich industrial history which has resulted in a legacy of superb architecture and buildings as well as the beautiful Centre Vale Park.
Both market towns have a strong sense of local identity and offer a myriad of independent shops which specialise in selling locally produced goods. Allied to these are an excellent selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants which offer a variety and quality of cuisine only normally associated with far larger towns.
Hebden Bridge forms part of the Upper Calder Valley and lies 8 miles west of Halifax and 14 miles north east of Rochdale.
Hebden Bridge sits close to the Pennine Way and the well conserved region of Hardcastle Crags and is popular for outdoor pursuits such as walking, climbing and cycling. It lies on the Rochdale Canal which is a through route across the Pennines.
Hebden Bridge also has one of the few moorland golf courses left in the area.
