Best walks from Sowerby Bridge

Sowerby Bridge Station to Halifax Station

lovely views; quite glorious on a sunny summer afternoon. An alternative Sowerby Bridge to Halifax route on roads, pavements, grass and cobbles, with some steps and a short section of narrow earth footpath. It crosses Crow Wood park and takes a tree-lined route via Savile Park, avoiding the steep climb up Washer Lane; steep in places and especially at the Sowerby Bridge end. Passes the Wainhouse Tower folly, Savile Park common and the restored Piece Hall. Recommended in the Halifax to Sowerby Bridge direction, as the reverse has considerably more climb.

Tough: steep ascents. 5km.

The descent into Sowerby Bridge is steep and along a busy road; the route is steep and slightly rough underfoot in places. Cross the railway via the station subway at Sowerby Bridge.

Lunch: Plentiful refreshments along the main road into Sowerby Bridge.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Hebden Bridge Station to Sowerby Bridge Station

This is a gorgeous experience. A largely flat, easy-to-follow route predominantly along an off-road shared-use cycle path (national cycle route 66), with sections of canal towpath and woodland alongside the railway and quiet roads. Mostly step-free with only slight inclines; one short stretch on narrower busy-road pavements in Mytholmroyd. Some bridleway diversions are overgrown. Follows national cycle route 66 along the Rochdale Canal.

Easy: 9km, moderate ascents.

A short section of narrow pavement on a busier road in Mytholmroyd. A couple of tricksy points joining the canal and railside paths.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route