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"A spectacular wooded valley with 19th-century Gibson Mill at its heartA beauty spot of the South Pennines with more than 400 acres of unspoilt woodland.As well as being the home of the northern hairy wood ant, there are tumbling streams, glorious waterfalls and stacks of millstone grit, all crisscrossed by more than 15 miles of footpaths.At the heart of the woodland you'll find Gibson Mill, home to the Weaving Shed Cafe. Having no link to the national grid, the mill is unique in the UK and is the Trust's flagship sustainable building."
Address: Hollin Hall , Hebden Bridge HX7 7AP, XWY, GB
Phone: 01422 844518
State: XWY
City: Hebden Bridge
Zip Code: HX7 7AP

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Enjoyed my weekend in this place with plenty of woodlands and waterfalls. Walked 4 hours on footpaths and explored beautiful forests and valleys there. You can walk to Gibson mill that is former cotton mill and sit and rest at the back of mill where is pond with ducks and dragonflies. The surrounded woodlands are plenty of birds and wild animals. The view point and the last destination of the walk is very spectacular and especially in autumn is rare to see the carpet of gold leaves and foliage of trees and down to the ground riverside. It was definitely worth to go to the last point as I did, and try seasonal bluebells in very warm October, that were a bit of surprise.
Not so hard to find. Plenty of parking spaces. Usual charges for parking, free if you are a member. Staff very friendly and helpful. Toilets are available. Nice and gentle river walk. A bit of muddy part after a rainfall but still manage to walk around it. Lovely views.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Really nice place for a walk in the forest, we followed the red route and then the purple route, some spectacular views from the crags, there is a cafe and bookshop at the mill. Parking is £5 per day, nt members are free. No charge for entry though. Lovely place very relaxing.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Pleasant walk, nice scenery and some good photo spots. For the most part it was a very easy walk with some more challenging slopes on the way back. Enjoyed it, but didn't feel like I burnt alot of energy. Edit: It was also free with a charge of £5 for parking for the whole day.
I visited Hardcastle Crags with my dog Patch and I was amazed by the beauty of this place. The crags are a series of rocky outcrops that offer stunning views of the wooded valley and the moorland. The trails are well-marked and easy to follow, and there are plenty of places to stop and rest along the way. My dog loved exploring the woods and running along the stream. There is also a historic mill that has been converted into a visitor centre and cafe. The staff were friendly and helpful, and they even had water bowls for dogs. The cafe serves delicious, locally sourced food and drinks. I enjoyed some scones with jam & cream, had a nice coffee, with a cake. while my dog had some water and treats. The cafe is also eco-friendly, as it uses renewable energy sources. After lunch, I browsed through the second-hand bookshop and looked round the old mill where I found it really interesting. One of the highlights of my visit was seeing the waterfalls that cascade down the valley. They were spectacular and soothing to watch. I took some photos and videos to capture their beauty. The waterfalls are a must-see for anyone who visits Hardcastle Crags. I highly recommend Hardcastle Crags for anyone who loves nature and history. It is one of the best places to visit in West Yorkshire.
You need £5 to park. The riverside Mill Walk, is lovely and a perfect place for families. If you're disabled the path down maybe OK, but there's lots of areas that make it more difficult. However, stepping stones, a small wharf and a lovely stream make it idyllic. After the mill, and up to The Craggs is a simple path road, and there's a picnic area just before the climb up to The Craggs and the fantastic views, which I imagine, are much more interesting in winter when you can see through the trees. I came up from the car park, hugging the top tree line What Three Words: barks. Community. Energetic and climbed up and out of the wood entering moorland and locating many paths before making my way back down to The Craggs, which I climbed up. Just so interesting and a definite place to take small people, to give them a sense of adventure. I hiked for 4 hours and didn't visit Gibson Mill for an ice cream but understand the visit is worth it A perfect day!
Absolutely beautiful! I go every time I can for a nice walk or a picnic. At the Mill in the coffee place l found GF flapjack, or ice cream too very delicious! and the attention is so friendly. Love this place
Lovely location with a good variety of walks for all abilities. The car park on arrival non-disabled is 1 mile from the cafe and toilets though so plan accordingly.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Really lovely place. Not expensive to park which is a bonus. We walked the Estate walk and the Mill walk, both very do-able. The Mill is very pretty and toilets clean on our visit over the Easter weekend. You can spend hours here.
Highly recommended as a picturesque walk suitable for most ages dependent on route taken. The red route is a must for the best views but is also the most challenging route - you don't need to be a experienced hiker but should use common sense and take care on some sections of path. We then also took the purple route from Gibson Mill which is lengthier than the red but well worth checking out! There's two car parks available with £5 charge at each for the full day worth it in my opinion for the walk and support the National Trust
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