Activities at Hardcastle Crags
Walking at Hardcastle Crags
With over 15 miles of footpaths to explore, this wooden valley is a walker’s paradise. Grab your walking boots and discover tumbling streams, deep ravines and ragged rocks on a walk around Hardcastle Crags.
Dog-friendly days out
Bring your four-legged friend with you to explore Hardcastle Crags. With over 400 acres of woodland, there’s lots to discover together.
One Thus Gone
Take a mindful and contemplative journey on this woodland trail and discover a series of short poems written specifically for Hardcastle Crags.
'One thus gone'
Eight small inspirations for woodland walking.
Mill Walk at Hardcastle Crags
Whether you decide to climb the rocky paths to the hilltops or enjoy a picnic by old weirs, there’s plenty of wildlife to see.
- Moderate
- 1 hour
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Gibson Mill 10 years #OffTheGrid.
10 years #OffTheGrid, is really something to celebrate for Gibson Mill.
Things to see and do at Hardcastle Crags
Explore Gibson Mill, home to the Weaving Shed Cafe and Shop, before exploring the Crags and beyond.
Railway Trail at Hardcastle Crags
The valleys of Hardcastle Crags, west of Halifax, offer stunning riverside views while the oak, beech and pine woods are full of tumbling streams.
- Moderate
- 1 hour
- 2.0 miles (3.2km)
Learning at Hardcastle Crags
From enjoying a guided Tour of Gibson Mill to learning about habitats by pond dipping or going on a minibeast hunt there are a variety of ways to learn at our special place.