Hardcastle Crags
A spectacular wooded valley with 19th-century Gibson Mill at its heart
Hardcastle Crags
Overview
A spectacular wooded valley with 19th-century Gibson Mill at its heart
A 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.
- Telephone
- 01422844518
- hardcastlecrags@nationaltrust.org.uk
Hardcastle Crags
How to get here
- Address
- Gibson Mill, Midgehole Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7AW
- By cycle
- NCN68 passes close by
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- Access on foot via riverside walk from Hebden Bridge. Pennine Way and Bridleway both pass close to the property
- By train
- For local trains
www.wymetro.com or call 0113 245 7676 - By road
- Parking: Two pay and display car parks available - Clough Hole car park (HX7 7AZ) and Midgehole car park (HX7 7AA) please note there is some distance between the two car parks. Please be aware there is a 2m barrier on Clough Hole car park. A £5 car parking charges will apply, National Trust members park free. Cash only. From both car parks you will need to walk to access the Mill (note: route is steep from Clough hole). Disabled badge holders only allowed access to mill (book space).
- SatNav:
- By bus
- for local buses visit
www.wymetro.com or call 0113 245 7676
Hardcastle Crags
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Hardcastle Crags
Opening times
Please note...
Closed Christmas Day. The mill closes occasionally for private events and conservation.
Tuesday 16 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Gibson Mill 10:00 - 16:00
- Weaving Shed Café 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 17 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Gibson Mill 10:00 - 16:00
- Weaving Shed Café 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 18 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Gibson Mill 10:00 - 16:00
- Weaving Shed Café 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 19 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Gibson Mill 10:00 - 16:00
- Weaving Shed Café 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 20 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Gibson Mill 10:00 - 16:00
- Weaving Shed Café 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 21 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Gibson Mill 10:00 - 16:00
- Weaving Shed Café 10:00 - 16:00
Monday 22 August
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Gibson Mill 10:00 - 16:00
- Weaving Shed Café 10:00 - 16:00
Hardcastle Crags
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01422844518
- hardcastlecrags@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Gibson Mill, Midgehole Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7AW