Calderdale Way
A 50-mile long distance footpath in West Yorkshire exploring the hills, moors, and valleys of Calderdale. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SE 069 224
Distance: 50 miles (80 km)
Time: 25–30 hours
Duration: 2–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL21 South Pennines – Burnley, Hebden Bridge, Keighley and Todmorden
288 Bradford, Huddersfield and East Calderdale
Summary
The Calderdale Way is a 50-mile (80 km) walk exploring the hills, moors, and valleys of Calderdale. It is an ‘up and down’ journey with few level sections; however, the higher levels provide some exceptionally fine panoramic views. The main route and link paths to the valley bottom are designed so that they can be completed in short stages. The walk encircles Halifax, Hebden Bridge, and Todmorden, following old packhorse ways across open gritstone hillsides with sections of traditional stone causeway, passing through hillside villages and old mill towns on the banks of the River Calder. Numerous link paths connect the Calderdale Way to the valley floor. There are medieval settlements at Lumbutts and Mankinholes, and Withens Gate, where the Pennine Way crosses. A short diversion along the Pennine Way takes in the popular walk to the 100-foot monument, Stoodley Pike. The full length of the route is approximately 51 miles, with a substantial total climb, making for a rewarding challenge across the South Pennines. (Source: Visit Calderdale)