Welcome to Heptonstall

Heptonstall is a small village located in the Calderdale district of West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on a hilltop, overlooking the Calder Valley, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Heptonstall has a rich history, dating back to the 13th century, and is known for its well-preserved architecture, including the ruins of a medieval church and a 17th-century grammar school.

One of the most notable features of Heptonstall is its connection to the famous poet Sylvia Plath. Plath lived in the village with her husband, the poet Ted Hughes, in the early 1960s. During this time, Plath wrote some of her most famous poems, including "Wuthering Heights" and "Daddy." Today, visitors can explore the village and see the places where Plath and Hughes lived and worked, including their former home, which is now a private residence.

Heptonstall is also home to a number of annual events and festivals, including the Heptonstall Festival, which takes place every year in June. The festival features live music, food and drink stalls, and a range of family-friendly activities. Other popular events in the village include the Heptonstall Pace Egg Play, which is performed every Easter, and the Heptonstall Fell Race, which takes place in September and attracts runners from across the region. Overall, Heptonstall is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of West Yorkshire.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Heptonstall Junior Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Perrin	Smithwell Lane Heptonstall Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 7NX 01422842533 School Website
Hebden Royd C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Robert Paton	Church Lane Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 6DS 01422842821 School Website
Central Street Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Caswell	Central Street Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 6HB 01422842784 School Website
Stubbings Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Lucy Caswell	School Street Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 8BP 01422842728 School Website
Riverside Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Caswell	Holme Street Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 8EE 01422842154 School Website
Old Town Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Buckley	Billy Lane Old Town Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 8RY 01422842859 School Website
Colden Junior And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jo Mansfield	Smithy Lane Colden Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 7HW 01422842438 School Website
Burnley Road Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Cope	Burnley Road Mytholmroyd Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 5DE 01422883034 School Website
Calder High School A Specialist Technology College Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Guise	Brier Hey Lane Mytholmroyd Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 5QN 01422883213 School Website
Scout Road Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gina Blagbrough	Scout Road Mytholmyroyd Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 5JR 01422883327 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hebden Bridge Station Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6JE 0.96 Miles

Mytholmroyd New Road, Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire, HX7 5DZ 2.07 Miles

Todmorden Rise Lane, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7AA 4.05 Miles

Walsden Rochdale Road, Walsden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7ST 5.13 Miles

Sowerby Bridge Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3LB 5.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hebden Cars 01422 845555 17-21 West End, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8UQ 0.67 Miles
Hebden Bridge Taxis 01422 845555 Lees Yard, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8EB 0.69 Miles
Dencab 07796 126910 St Georges Square Taxi Rank, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7PE 1.69 Miles
Calder Valley Private Hire 01422 885544 Unit, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5QQ 2.35 Miles
Calder Valley Private Hire 01422 885544 Unit 13, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5QQ 2.35 Miles
Fiona Taxi Service 07704 577325 20 Booth Hill, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 6TH 3.36 Miles
A1 Taxi Service 01706 300700 7 Stansfield Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5DN 3.89 Miles
A1 Tod Cars 01706 812266 Stansfield Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5DN 3.89 Miles
Tod Cars 01706 817727 7 Stansfield Rd, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5DN 3.89 Miles
Kings Private Hire 01706 814292 4 West Street, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5HY 3.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Heptonstall Po Box Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Hebden Bridge Po Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hebden Bridge Po Box 2Nd Aperature Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hebden Bridge Group Practice 01422 415777	Valley Medical Centre Valley Road,Hebden Bridge Halifax West Yorkshire HX7 7BZ
Grange Dene Medical Centre	Burnley Road Mytholmroyd Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 5LF
The Health Centre 0844 4772477	Mini Clinic Kershaw Drive Luddenden Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 6PD
Todmorden Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lower George Street Todmorden OL14 5RN
Todmorden Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Lower George Street Todmorden OL14 5RN

Local Stores

Hebden Bridge
41 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
01422 842452
Store Website
0.60 miles

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SPAR Haworth
Station Road
Haworth
BD22 8NJ
01535 647662
Store Website
6.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Slr Cardiology Referrals
Plumpton Farm Pecket Well Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 8QU 07850 740356 slrcardref@btconnect.com Website 1.20 miles
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West Mount Vets Ltd
1A White Lee Mytholmroyd Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 5AD 01422 889970 office@westmountvets.co.uk Website 2.22 miles

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West Mount Vets Ltd
41 Burnley Road Todmorden OL14 7BU 01706 814110/812568 westmountvetstod@btconnect.com Website 3.98 miles

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Hird &Amp; Partners
Unit 2D Walsden Industrial Estate Rochdale Road Todmorden Lancashire OL14 6UD 01706 810271 hird@btconnect.com Website 5.31 miles
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The Friendly Animal Clinic
The Old Post Office Station Road Sowerby Bridge Halifax West Yorkshire HX6 3AA 01422 834336 info@friendlyanimalclinic.co.uk Website 5.35 miles
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Donaldson'S Vets Ltd
1 Wakefield Road Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 2AP 01422 833960 admin@donaldsonsvets.co.uk 5.62 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hardcastle Crags
Hardcastle Crags Is Based In Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. It Is A National Trust Woodland Which Is Very Well Maintained. The Walk Is Easy But Can Be A Little Precarious Negotiating The Stones Which Have Been Set Out For Steps. It Is A Circulator Walk Which Is Fabulous For Dogs And Incorporates A Wonderful Cafe At Gibson Mill (Dog Friendly On Quieter Days With Seating Outside If Busy). There Is A Beautiful Shallow River Running Through The Woodland Which Is A Haven For Dogs. Highly Recommend This Walk! The Lodge Lancashire 0.61 miles

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Hardcastle Crags
You Will Not Be Disappointed With This Walk!! There Is No Live Stock For Your Dogs To Chase. Beautiful Forest, Amazing River And Greenery. Perfect! Loads Of Places For Your Dog To Explore To Keep Them Happy Its Just Really Dog Friendly. A Title Gem. Just Be Aware ( If Traveling From Lancashire ) Your Sat Nav Will Take You To A Short Cut Down A Bumpy Path But It's A Dead End. So Stay On The Road Until You See Sign For Hard Castle Crags In Hebdon Bridge Check Out The Village Too If You Have Time. There's A Dog Café That Sells Dog Treats In Hebden Bridge 2-1 Midgehole Rd Lancashire 0.63 miles Hx7 7Aa

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Mill Walk Hardcastle Crags
A Two-Mile Walking Route Through The Valleys Of Hardcastle Crags, West Of Halifax. With Stunning Riverside Views And A Beautiful Woodland. HX7 7AW 0.82 miles A646 Westbound From Halifax Then A6033, 1.5 Miles North-East Of Hebden Bridge.

Railway Walk Hardcastle Crags
One Of The Longer Trails At Hardcastle Crags, The Railway Trail Is 3-Miles In Length And Offers Some Stunning Riverside Views. HX7 7AZ 1.71 miles A646 Westbound From Halifax Then A6033, 1.5 Miles North-East Of Hebden Bridge.

Ogden Water
Ogden Ln Halifax Lancashire HX2 8XZ 5.17 miles Between Halifax &Amp; Keighley

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Baitings Reservoir
A Flat, Wooded Reservoir Walk, Quiet And Peaceful In The Winter Months And Fairly Busy On A Hot Day.This Walk Has Seen Various Improvements Recently Including New Paths And Better Drainage But It Is A Work In Progress!There Are Sheep In Surrounding Fields But No E On Route Itself. I Keep My Dog On The Lead Until I Get Through The Gate At The End Of The Dam.There Is A Car Park On The Main Road Near A Bus Stop Opposite New Inn Cottage Ripponden 5.81 miles The Car Park Is Next To The Dam

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Weather Forecast

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