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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Hardcastle Crags

In or near Oxenhope.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessibleβ˜… 4.6 Β· 396 Google reviews

Hardcastle Crags is a wooded Pennine valley in West Yorkshire, England, owned by the National Trust. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it lies approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north of

Gibson Millpond - geograph.org.uk - 5325085

Gordon Hatton β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Hebden Bridge Β· 3.8 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Hardcastle Crags is a wooded Pennine valley in West Yorkshire, England, owned by the National Trust. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it lies approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the town of Hebden Bridge and 10 miles (16 km) west of the town of Halifax. It gave the title to a poem by Sylvia Plath which was included in her 1960 debut collection, The Colossus and Other Poems.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Hardcastle Crags is a wooded Pennine valley in West Yorkshire, England, owned by the National Trust. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it lies approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the town of Hebden Bridge and 10 miles (16 km) west of the town of Halifax. It gave the title to a poem by Sylvia Plath which was included in her 1960 debut collection, The Colossus and Other Poems.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.7650, -2.0424
District
Calderdale
Parish
Wadsworth
Postcode
HX7 7AW
Parliamentary constituency
Calder Valley
Nearest railway station
Hebden Bridge β€” 3.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Gibson Millpond - geograph.org.uk - 5325085πŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Gibson Mill

Gibson Mill β€” a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— nationaltrust.org.uk
Hebden Water seen from Gibson Wood Bridge, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7953226πŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Gibson's Bridge

Gibson's Bridge β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— nationaltrust.org.uk
Greenwood LeeπŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Greenwood Lee

Greenwood Lee β€” Grade II* listed house in Heptonstall, Calderdale, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— nationaltrust.org.uk
Footpath down to the stepping stones - geograph.org.uk - 4418461πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Hebden Hey Scout Centre

Hebden Hey Scout Centre β€” a campsite in england north west.

Free↗ hebdenhey.org.uk
Former Baptist Chapel and attached manseπŸ“· 3

Chapels Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Former Baptist Chapel and attached manse

Former Baptist Chapel and attached manse β€” Grade II listed chapel in Heptonstall, Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England, UK.

Free
Guidepost in Slack - geograph.org.uk - 5575245πŸ“· 5

Museums Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Heptonstall

Heptonstall is a small village and civil parish within the Calderdale borough of West Yorkshire, England, historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. The population of Heptonstall, including th

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Where to eat & stay near Hardcastle Crags

Places to stay

Footpath down to the stepping stones - geograph.org.uk - 4418461πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Hebden Hey Scout Centre

Hebden Hey Scout Centre β€” a campsite in england north west.

Free↗ hebdenhey.org.uk
Jack Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 2767612πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Hebden Bridge Camping

Hebden Bridge Camping β€” a campsite in england north west.

Free↗ hebdenbridge-camping.co.uk
Hebden Royd FP14 at Sandy Gate - geograph.org.uk - 4255225πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Hebden Bridge Hostel

Hebden Bridge Hostel β€” a hostel in england north west.

Stile and signpost on Wadsworth FP76 at Nook Lane, Chiserley - geograph.org.uk - 5958364πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Little Nook Farm

Little Nook Farm β€” a campsite in england yorkshire.

Driveway and footpath, Erringden - geograph.org.uk - 1866625πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Height Gate Farm

Height Gate Farm β€” a campsite in england north west.

Guard dog, Cragg Road, Mytholmroyd - geograph.org.uk - 2949835πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Hebden Bridge Caravan Club Site

Hebden Bridge Caravan Club Site β€” a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Free↗ caravanclub.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Victorian postbox on West Street, Todmorden - geograph.org.uk - 5256613πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Weavers Arms Public House

Weavers Arms Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Queen's HotelπŸ“· 3

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Queen's Hotel

Queen's Hotel β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

FreeπŸ•
Doorway and wheel window, Kershaw House - geograph.org.uk - 4252720πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Kershaw House

Kershaw House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The Herders' Inn - geograph.org.uk - 2537518πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Herders Inn

Herders Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

Sowerby Bridge - Corporation Mill - hoist - geograph.org.uk - 3870234πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Bull on the Bridge

The Bull on the Bridge in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

β†— yorkshire.com
Old Bridge InnπŸ“· 3

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Old Bridge Inn

Old Bridge Inn β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

FreeπŸ•β†— theoldbridgeinn.co.uk

More museums in this region

Avro Heritage MuseumπŸ“· 3

Museums Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Avro Heritage Museum

Avro Heritage Museum β€” aviation museum in England.

β™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— avroheritagemuseum.co.uk
Hat WorksπŸ“· 5

Museums Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Hat Works

Hat Works β€” museum and former cotton mill Greater Manchester, England.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— stockport.gov.uk
Anson Engine Museum, steam engine - geograph.org.uk - 4719805πŸ“· 3

Museums Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum β€” a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— enginemuseum.org
Scrap-metal heron - geograph.org.uk - 4961771πŸ“· 3

Museums Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Portland Basin Museum

Portland Basin Museum β€” a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— tameside.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hardcastle Crags?
Hardcastle Crags is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode HX7 7AW), in the parish of Wadsworth.
What is Hardcastle Crags?
Hardcastle Crags is a wooded Pennine valley in West Yorkshire, England, owned by the National Trust. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it lies approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north of
How do I get to Hardcastle Crags?
The nearest railway station is Hebden Bridge, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX7 7AW.
Is Hardcastle Crags a protected site?
Yes β€” Hardcastle Crags is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Hardcastle Crags?
The nearest railway station is Hebden Bridge, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX7 7AW.