Hardcastle Crags wildlife walk
The valleys of Hardcastle Crags, west of Halifax, offer stunning riverside views while the oak, beech and pine woods are full of tumbling streams. Whether you decide to climb the rocky paths to the hilltops or enjoy a picnic by old weirs, there's plenty of wildlife to see. Wildlife highlights: Look for dippers across the river; its white ‘bib' against its dark, plump body is unmistakeable. The woodland and streams also attract many other birds including jays, woodpeckers, wagtail, goldcrest and nuthatch
Walk details: A 3 mile (4.8 km) circular walk, way-marked by red painted flashes on the trees. The route goes through the steep-sided river valley, uneven and steep in places. Paths can be muddy after wet weather. Dogs welcome under close control, but please do not allow your dog to foul on paths and around picnic areas
How to get there:
By bike: National Cycle Network route 68 (Pennine Cycleway), 2 miles from Hebden Bridge
By foot: access via riverside walk from Hebden Bridge. Pennine Bridleway passes property
By bus: service 906 runs from Widdop Reservoir to Midgehole car park via Hebden Bridge Station (summer weekends and Bank Holidays only)
By train: Hebden Bridge Station 2 miles
By car: A646 westbound from Halifax then A6033, 1½ miles north east of Hebden Bridge
More details on the National Trust website
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