Explore Hebden Bridge Discover this lovely old textile mill town on the Rochdale Canal. The spectacular scenery and quirky, independent shops, Hardcastle galleries and cafés in Hebden Crags (NT) Bridge, ensure a great day out. Heptonstall River 1 mile Stubbing Hebden Lock House A646 Packhorse Town Centre Bridge Ma rke Theatre t S tre et Cinema Hebden Bridge Rochda N Marina le ew Ro Ca nal ad

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Hebden Sowerby Bridge Bridge STAY SAFE: Stay Away From Map not to scale: covers approx 0.5 miles/0.8km the Edge A little bit of history Hebden Bridge was, and still is, famous for the production of corduroy. It was once known as ‘trouser town’! Packhorses took the cloth from the mills to the canal, and from there to Sowerby Bridge or Lancashire. Many of the old mills still stand, but most are now converted into studios and workshops.

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ve thi Fi ngs to d o at H ebde Information n Bridge Take Albert Street a boat trip and discover more about the Hebden Bridge Rochdale Canal. HX7 8AH Explore the many art galleries and independent shops in the town centre. Parking Pick up a heritage trail and explore Hebden Bridge. Toilets Walk up to the old packhorse bridge that gives its Café name to the town. Pub Spot old mill buildings and workers’ cottages stacked up the steep valley. Information Picnic Boat trip Path Allow 2-3 hours for this visit Did you know?... * Don’t forget: Although the site is always Our lock gates are handbuilt open the facilities and boat by skilled carpenters in trips may not be and some may be chargeable. Please our workshops in the West check with local businesses Midlands and Yorkshire, from before setting out. FSC Green Oak. Each one is unique and can take up to a month to make. Once built they last for about 25 years. Sign up for our newsletter and get regular updates and offers from the Canal & River Trust.

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