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calderdale way

The Calderdale Way is a 50-mile circular walk exploring Calderdale’s hills, moors and valleys. It follows old packhorse routes, through pretty hillside villages and historic old mill towns.

 

The route officially starts on the Calder & Hebble Navigation in Brighouse, but it can also be broken up into smaller circular walks, using the link paths from nearby towns and villages. The route and link paths are all waymarked with Calderdale Way waymarking signs to help you explore the landscape one step at a time.

 

You can see the full route and link paths on the map below.

 

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The Calderdale Way

All You Need To Know To Walk The Route In One Go

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5 Day Itinerary

Set out on an epic 5-day hike exploring Calderdale’s hills, moors and valleys. The itinerary breaks down the Calderdale Way into 5 sections, highlighting points of interest along the route, providing information on where to stay and places to eat and drink along the way.

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Heart of the Pennines

For comprehensive information on the route, visit the Heart of the Pennines website, which includes mobile friendly descriptions of each leg, PDF downloadable files, up to date bus details, and more information on facilities and points of interest. It also provides details on the thirteen link paths that give you access to the main route, with starting points that are all served by public transport.
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Baggage Transfer

Rake Hey Farm offer a baggage transfer service for anyone doing the Calderdale way. They’ll collect any of your bags in the morning and take them to your next nights accommodation. This means you can walk with a day bag – definitely helpful with all the ups and downs on the route!
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AllTrails

Follow the Calderdale Way route on your phone for free using the AllTrails walking app. Use the app to search for local walking routes and the live tracker to navigate your way!
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The Calderdale Way Map Guide

The highly informative and hand-drawn Calderdale Way Map guide, by local cartographer Chris Goddard, breaks the route down into five manageable sections, with detailed notes on public transport, parking, refreshments along the route. There is also a wealth of information and sketches about local history, wildlife and folklore.

50 Miles of Hills, Moors and Valleys...

The Calderdale Way & Nearby Routes on AllTrails

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The Calderdale Way By Public Transport

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Walking the Calderdale Way using the Bronte Bus B3

A stunning 9 mile walk from Pecket Well to Brockholes on the Calderdale Way, getting the bus over from Keighley....
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Walking the Calderdale Way using the Bronte Bus B3

A stunning 9 mile walk from Pecket Well to Brockholes on the Calderdale Way, getting the bus over from Keighley....

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