Hardcastle Crags
Beautiful wooded valley with 19th-century Gibson Mill at its heart
Hardcastle Crags
Overview
Beautiful wooded valley with 19th-century Gibson Mill at its heart
A beauty spot of the South Pennines with more than 160 hectares (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 (24km) of footpaths.
At its heart is Gibson Mill, a family-oriented visitor centre, telling the history of the valley over the past 200 years, with interactive displays, dressing up, dancing and exhibitions. Having no link to the national grid, the mill is unique in the UK and is the Trust's flagship sustainable building.
- Telephone
- 01422846236
- hardcastlecrags@nationaltrust.org.uk
Hardcastle Crags
How to get here
- Address
- near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
- 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
- at end of Midgehole Road, 1½ miles north-east of Hebden Bridge, off the A6033 Keighley Road
- Parking: nearest 1 mile (pay and display). Disabled badge holders only allowed access to mill (book space). 25 spaces at Clough Hole car park, Widdop Road (steep walk). National Trust members park free.
- 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...
The mill will be closed on some days due to private events, please double check the mill opening times before visiting. The cafe will still be open on the days when the mill is closed.
Wednesday 23 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Gibson Mill Closed
- Weaving Shed Café Closed
Thursday 24 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Gibson Mill Closed
- Weaving Shed Café Closed
Friday 25 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Gibson Mill Closed
- Weaving Shed Café Closed
Saturday 26 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Gibson Mill 11:00 - 15:00
- Weaving Shed Café 11:00 - 15:00
Sunday 27 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Gibson Mill 11:00 - 15:00
- Weaving Shed Café 11:00 - 15:00
Monday 28 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Gibson Mill Closed
- Weaving Shed Café Closed
Tuesday 29 January
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Gibson Mill Closed
- Weaving Shed Café Closed
Hardcastle Crags
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01422846236
- hardcastlecrags@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire