Trail Running Planet · South Pennines · Calderdale
Stoodley Pike from Hebden Bridge
You climb from a canal in the valley floor to a 37m stone monument on the moor edge, and the view back over Calderdale from the base of the Pike is worth every metre of the climb.
Distance
12.5 km
Ascent
300 m
Descent
296 m
Max elevation
400 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
2h 35m – 3h 25m
Grade
Hard
Navigation
straightforward
Parking
HX7 6HR
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
A 12.5km loop from Hebden Bridge up to the Stoodley Pike monument and back, with 300m of climbing. Canal towpath at the bottom, a stiff pull onto the moor, and a big Pennine landmark at the top.
Hazards & notes
The moor above Stoodley Pike is exposed and boggy, and the top catches wind and low cloud, so carry a layer even on mild days. The descent paths get slick after rain, and the moorland sections can be soft underfoot year round.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/south-pennines/calderdale/stoodley-pike-hebden-bridge
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