Stoodley Pike

Submitted by Timwoods on 17 December 2007

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A linear, half-day low hills and fells (below 600m) walk in England starting at Hebden Bridge Station, West Yorkshire, about 9km (roughly 6 miles) long and . Stoodley Pike is an 19th century monument standing on the hill of the same name in West Yorkshire. It marks the middle point of this walk through the low Pennines, from Hebden Bridge to Walsden. If you're not that into monuments, don't worry - it's still a great day out along the glorious Pennine Hills. Easy transport too - both stations are on the same line, just ten minutes apart. Start: Hebden Bridge Station, OS Grid: SD995268
End: Walsden Station, OS Grid: SD934218 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)

Gain (+/- 10%): 336m (1104ft)

Total (+/- 10%): 693m (2272ft)

Loss (+/- 10%): 356m (1168ft)

Max. Elevation: 400m (1312ft)

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1. Walsden Railway Station

OS Grid: SD932222

Start at Walsden Railway Station. Just over the line, a footpath leads from the town through a disused quarry and on to Rake End.

2. West Scout

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 1 OS Grid: SD942226

The path leads up on to the edge of Langfield Common. Keep to the path along the northern side of the top.

3. Langfield Edge

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 2 OS Grid: SD956223

Carry on past Langfield Edge and Jeremy Hill. The monument of Stoodley Pike stands out on the horizon,

4. Bald Scout Hill

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 3 OS Grid: SD966229

Near Bald Scout Hill, you will pick up the Pennine Way. Keep on the northeastern trajectory towards the tower. The path sticks to the edge of the hills, with a steep drop to the western side offering some great views of the Todmorden valley.

5. Stoodley Pike

About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 4 OS Grid: SD974243

The site of the tower has a fairly turbulent history. Once a burial site, it was also a beacon marking the sight of the Spanish Armarda before the first tower was built to mark the end of the Napoleonic War. Climb the steps inside to the top for a truly wonderful view.

6. Down to Swillington

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 5 OS Grid: SD980248

Drop down from the hills after the monument, and switch the Pennine Way for the Pennine Bridleway near Swillington.

7. Erringden Grange

About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 6 OS Grid: SD988262

The bridleway passes Erringden Grange, where you leave for a footpath into Hebden Bridge. The path descends steeply through Crow Nest Wood into the town.

8. Hebden Bridge Station

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 7 OS Grid: SD994267

The walk ends just through the woods at the station. If you need to wait for the train, cross over to explore the town - a pleasant, visitor-friendly stopover.