038: High Time in Hebden Bridge (Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall) (South Pennines 2015)

SOUTH PENNINES WALK FEATURING HEBDEN BRIDGE AND HEPTONSTALL
"High Time in Hebden Bridge"
Filmed 4th May 2015
Post-production completed 17th May 2015
Hebden Bridge was one of those places I knew absolutely nothing about apart from perhaps seeing the name on maps and signposts. However, my interest increases as I begin to find out more about the town. During today’s walk I explain what helped me decide to finally discover Hebden Bridge for myself…..
Filmed in the South Pennines in the county of West Yorkshire. Locations include Hebden Bridge, the Rochdale Canal and Heptonstall.
Written, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Any other names credited in this film, i.e. Bob Morgan and Martin Roy, are pseudonyms, which I used at the time of making this film. However, I no longer use these pseudonyms as I want viewers to be clear that my films are completely my own work.
Click here for a map showing the route of the walk: osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/r...
DISCLAIMER: Although I work hard to ensure all information is correct to the best of my knowledge, I am only featuring information I have found online during my research when putting this film together, so I cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors.
As with all the films I make, this is a mini-movie of my personal journey along the walk, in which I might share some of my own personal stories, and not actually intended to be a guide to the area.
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[@michaelstansfield3085]

Far cry from the Hebden Bridge of the 50's, visiting grandparents. Well done and thanks for the beaut docco :-)

[@solitaryrambler]

I'm very pleased you enjoyed it, many thanks for taking the time to watch! 👍

[@captainpeacock4442]

Hebden Bridge in the 1960s was like a ghost town from what I remember,I was only a young girl then.

[@srfurley]

@@captainpeacock4442 One of its claims to fame was as a hotspot for asbestos related disease. The stuff was worked at Acre Mill by Cape between 1939 and about 1970 and people were still suffering from it for decades afterwards. A nice place now, but with a sad past. The documentary The Dust at Acre Mill is on KZbin. On a happier note, listen the the episode of the BBC radio show Mark Steel’s in Town about the quirky side of the place. Must try to get up there again this year; haven’t been since before the pandemic.

[@frankfitzgerald5832]

Nice to visit this film again Patrick , we watched last year before spending a bit of time there , l ast summer we spent a couple days there , it really is a lovely place ,and like the film we found it to be a very busy plce too , especially near to the white swan , close to the bridge , for us though the highlight was a trip up to heptonstall mate , visiting the museum , which as you may know was based inside the old school , there are so many momento,s from the towns past in there , i found the churchs just wonderous to walk around and photograph ... its such a peaceful place too ..we went up there on a sunday ,and i think we only saw five or six people in all the time we were there ...We had lunch at the small cafe , opposite the post office and very nice it was too ....Thank you so much again Patrick for reminding us just what a lovely part of the country this is .....Regards Frank And Lee .....

[@solitaryrambler]

Hadn't realised you'd watched this before so thanks for re-watching! Another great place. It was quiet when I arrived but by the end of that day is was busy, especially by the White Swan and bridge like you mention. I thought Heptonstall was amazing, lovely little village on the hilltop. I'd like to go back sometime and spend more time there. Thanks again Frank and Lee. Cheers, Patrick :-)

[@fidgetspinner343]

Love this channel. Such a nice chap, always great to hear his thoughts, lovely music and editing and totally relaxing to have on in the background when working. Hoping for more once lockdown is over. 🙂

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoy it! Many thanks for all your kind words and for watching 🙂

[@catherineloftus1376]

We love hebden Bridge, we are keen walkers have been visiting sometimes having holidays there also Heptonstall and old town staying at the hare and hounds pub b&b which was mention in the video. You don't have to be a walker / hiker to visit we would often take my late mum and mother in law they too loved the area. Who wouldn't the fresh clean air is just amazing we now take our Grandchildren on visits they love the park and enjoy feeding the ducks on the river. Cheers

[@solitaryrambler]

Nice one and thanks for watching. I've not been back to Hebden Bridge since filming this 8 years ago, but it's a great place indeed 👍

[@johnwood9917]

I was born in Hebden Bridge 75years ago, I lived in both Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall. Things have moved on but is still truly God's own country . Memories.

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@ruthm3813]

I was born there in 1948 and lived there till I was 18. I have never missed the place actually, even after visiting my parents up until the early 80's, or just on a day out, but it is wonderful to see a video about it.

[@keithkitson1067]

We are visiting for 2 weeks in October 2022 - So thanks for showing us around - Great Stuff...

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@MJ-rn9fx]

Inspired to visit Hebdon and a lovely chap .

[@f1s372]

i visited this beautiful place in 2016. went trail running and hiking around here. i am from malaysia and this video make me feel so good bringing back memories. will revisit there if i have the chance again. thank you for the video.

[@solitaryrambler]

I'm delighted my video has brought back some good memories for you. Thank you for watching. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@Elfwald]

Really good videos. You should have many more views.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you! Nice to hear from you :-)

[@charliepbvids915]

I live in heptonstall near the park Great content

[@solitaryrambler]

Lovely place to live, many thanks! 😀

[@barryking3677]

Brilliant video Patrick. I walk from Rochdale to Hebden Bridge once, sometimes twice a week and know every blade of grass along the canal towpath. So good to see the countryside in your video along the Calder valley. Heptonstall and Hardcastle Crags are also wonderful places to visit and walk through. Cheers.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for your kind words and for watching Barry! 🙂 Yes it was lovely spending the day in this area back in 2015 to shoot this film. Thanks again 👍

[@gre2g]

next time at the Hare and Hounds be sure to have a pint of Landlord for me !

[@solitaryrambler]

Hopefully I'll go again someday! :)

[@marymary4868]

it's rare to come upon something which rivets the attention and has you concluding 'wish I had built that' ... perhaps because the little structure is imperfect in almost every way, yet still functions well.

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@pete7179]

Wow Patrick I am so impressed to learn that Bob Morgan and Martin Roy are actually both you,and that you do everything,writing and playing the music and all !!! The tourist information board couldn't have done a better film,packed with info and lovely views and a great presenter. Thanks for taking the trouble with the replies too,roll on number 39.

[@solitaryrambler]

Yep they are all me! :) Always a pleasure to reply when you write such great comments, it really is appreciated. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@nickliveseyphotographingth5050]

Hi Patrick, I hope you're well. On Monday I had to leave Wales for a couple of days for a meeting with the publishers (fotoVUE) of my soon to be released book 'Photographing the Snowdonia Mountains'. They're based in Hebden Bridge so that's where I went, staying in a house just below Badger Lane near Blackshaw Head with tremendous views across the valley to Stoodley Pike! I had the opportunity for a couple of walks while I was there and moorland scenery is stunning. I was really struck by how beautiful the town is and how the atmosphere of the place is one of creativity and simple but good living. It occured to me this evening that perhaps "Patrick has been there" and you have! Thanks for taking me back to such a wonderful place.

[@solitaryrambler]

Morning Nick, yes indeed I visited the lovely Hebden Bridge three years ago so nice that you enjoyed your stay in the area. Glad you did some walks there, as you say the scenery is stunning. I must have walked pretty close to where you were staying then! One day I'd like to walk up to Stoodley Pike itself, so that's on my to-do list. Thanks as always for watching. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@Lostnia991]

Really enjoyed that ! Thank you ☺️

[@solitaryrambler]

Great stuff, many thanks for watching! 👍

[@delmiller4184]

What a stunning location and wonderful walk. Thanks again. I am currently watching you from hospital bed. Op went well and I can't wait to be out walking again. This will definitely be in my list for next visit to U.K. Thanks again. Del

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again Del, hope you recover very soon. Did this a few years ago now but it sure was a lovely walk to do. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@andeeanko7079]

Lovely video! I love Hebden Bridge in all its quirkiness. Had the pleasure of playing at a couple open mics there, too. I love the alternative shops and the unique cafes. Heptonstall is wonderful, too, and I remember the graveyard being one of the most evocative places I'd ever been, especially on the grey and misty day I'd visited.

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you again for taking the time to watch! :)

[@ianwhitehead4337]

Yet another glorious video of one of my favourite places Patrick. There really is so much to see and do in and around Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley. And as you might of seen on Facebook recently the walk from Hebden Bridge to Stoodley Pike and Gaddings Dam is a long but very enjoyable one. Thanks again for bringing back more great memories from one of my favourite places.👍😊

[@solitaryrambler]

Cheers Ian, yes I love Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley, don't go as often as I would like as it's that little bit further away, but would like to return at some point. I did see your photos on Facebook, some great shots there from what I recall. Thanks again Ian for taking the time to watch. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@anndeakin1508]

Thanks for this video reminding me of my Pennine Way trip a journey of great views and friendship with walkers on my journey in the 1970s.Have more interesting walks with your information of the at each tourney.Your work on putting out trips for walkers Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@jamiestables4283]

Great video Patrick.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks Jamie 👍

[@YorkshireinManila]

Proud Yorkshire man , stuck in Covid lock-down in Manila. Know many places in Yorkshire but sadly have never visited Hebden Bridge. Looks great and as soon as I can get on a flight , I'm having 6 weeks in Yorkshire Dales and after this video, will add a week or two to stay in Hebden Bridge. Looks a delightful sort of place. Excellent and informative video. Thanks Solitary Rambler.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks for your kind comments and for taking the time to watch. I hope you do get to Hebden Bridge when you travel to Yorkshire. Thanks again and all the best. Cheers, Patrick 😀

[@davidleach4302]

Great video -- many thanks. It's now on our itinerary for our next trip to Yorkshire.

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks David, glad you enjoyed it! I did a double-take when I first read your comments as my Dad's name is also David Leach 👍

[@jeffallinson8089]

This isn't an area I get too often, but it is really lovely over in West Yorkshire so thanks for a brilliant video; I loved it.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thanks again Jeff for your kind comments and for watching :)

[@juliecase624]

Really enjoyed learning so much from this video Patrick. I had too had only visited once, while walking the PW. It was atrocious weather slogging down from Stoodley Pike into town and up again to Heptonstall. Now I have a much better understanding of what I actually saw and understand the history of the area. I have to agree with you, Britain has such amazing places to explore. It's great that you can make your own soundtrack as it really sets the mood for the walk. Thanks for sharing.

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you for all your lovely comments Julie and for taking the time to watch. Cheers, Patrick 😊

[@emilyb5278]

Lovely people. And has a really good art class. And the burlesque show in March is the best in the UK.

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@pete7179]

The research and information you put into these films is staggering Patrick,planning a visit here this year with my wife,as always,beautifully filmed,edited and presented.

[@solitaryrambler]

I do put a lot of work into each film indeed Pete, but I hope the results are worth it. This is a lovely part of Yorkshire I'm less familiar, but a lovely place to visit and film. Thanks again. Cheers, Patrick :)

[@idatipping2428]

You are absolutely right, no other country side, village, bridges, canals, locks , and much more like the one you are lucky to be travelling around, Enjoy it on me, im happy to at least see it through your eys

[@solitaryrambler]

Glad you can enjoy the walks through my eyes, and yes I still stand by what I said in this film about how much beauty we have in our own country :)

[@ericgeorge5483]

What a charming place, Heptonstall too. Definitely putting those on my list of places to visit. You make an excellent point about foreign holidays; a lot of peoples idea of a holiday is a hotel in Spain where they sit around a pool for a week or a fortnight and see nothing. They are truly missing out and if it wasn't for the fact that our weather lets us down so much I would never go abroad as there is such a huge amount to see in the UK and boy are we blessed as this video clearly emphasises. Thanks Patrick I thoroughly enjoyed it. What a treat it was.

[@solitaryrambler]

I think when we get good weather you can't beat it, so yes I still stick with my feelings on holidays abroad. Pleased you enjoyed this Eric, many thanks for watching :)

[@ericgeorge5483]

@@solitaryrambler Keep up the brilliant work!!

[@emilyb5278]

Bronte's are just around the corner, go to Haworth as well.

[@ericgeorge5483]

@@emilyb5278 I've been and its lovely.

[@pbull4023]

first time ive heard of joe and the sheep rustlers probably in over 45 yrs ,used to love watching it at school

[@solitaryrambler]

Great to find someone else who remembers Joe and the Sheep Rustlers! It was in 1973 when it was first shown so that's when I watched it at my primary school. I found the whole programme on KZbin, which someone had posted :)

[@lekmeesakul232]

I’d love to go there this year 💖❤️💖

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@vastre6475]

Lovely, my kind of travel video, slow paced, let's me observe the detail and absorb the atmosphere. It gives perspective for people from other cultures when imagine what Tolkien mean when he writes about the Shire.

[@solitaryrambler]

Pleased you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 😊

[@redfunkyheart6767]

I'm a new subscriber and have been binge watching your vlogs all afternoon absolutely wonderful very informative especially the ones on Yorkshire as I'm a Yorkshire lass can't wait to go back and visit my wonderful county in June thanks again

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Julie for your kind comments and for taking the time to watch. Cheers, Patrick )

[@redfunkyheart6767]

Have you been to Knarsbough another quirky Yorkshire town and are you on instrigram as I would like to follow ! Have a great weekend Patrick

[@solitaryrambler]

I've never been to Knaresborough but it is a place I'd like to visit when I can. I don't have instagram but I've got a Facebook page and Twitter accounts, links to which can be found if you click on my "about" tab :)

[@marymary4868]

love the little footpath across Colden Water

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@doreenfawcett9717]

Another very beautiful west yks town wonderful

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@briankiernansmith2433]

nice one, well done!

[@solitaryrambler]

Many thanks Brian, much appreciated! :-)

[@patriciabracken7546]

Yorkshire gods own county. Scenery stunning Love it..💗💖💕💟💞👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@wendymcfadyen-allerby6142]

very much enjoyed, tyvm

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@fehmiabbasi4874]

very nice and beautiful

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you :-)

[@DaveFallows]

Ughh.. I miss treating myself to a pub dinner every now and then. :(

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@weissichnichtbre]

I miss England!

[@anndeakin1508]

He Hebron Bridge walk lots of industrial places the Canal walks . The bridges on this walk historic. Enjoy more walks Patrick

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@williamclarke2020]

Dream Academy filmed, " Life in a Northern Town", there.

[@solitaryrambler]

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[@purplesunflower8242]

England at its best !

[@solitaryrambler]

Yes it's a lovely area :)

[@MrSteveMG]

Love your videos Patrick but the issues with microphone wind noise is so annoying and it's so easy to rectify too !

[@solitaryrambler]

Thank you Steve, but I do get disheartened when people are only able to make comments on things they find fault with after all the work that goes into making these films.

[@MrSteveMG]

@@solitaryramblerI did compliment you on your fabulous videos and simply added a small critique for your consideration ..please keep up the great work Patrick :0)

[@fehmiabbasi4874]

my dearest brother lives in Rochdale

[@solitaryrambler]

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