Mytholmroyd to Sowerby Bridge Walk
River walk
A walk of about 4 miles along the River Calder (West Yorkshire) from Mytholmroyd station to Sowerby Bridge station. Take the train to Mytholmroyd, follow the riverside path and catch the train back from Sowerby Bridge.
- Distance
- 4 mi
- Time
- 1.5 hours
- Train back
- 7min
The walk
From Mytholmroyd station, walk to the River Calder (West Yorkshire) and follow the riverside path for 4.0 miles to Sowerby Bridge. Getting to and from the riverside path adds 0.2 miles away (about 0.2 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Sowerby Bridge back to Mytholmroyd take from 7min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Mytholmroyd from the cities
- LeedsFrom 47min
- ManchesterFrom 58min
- PrestonFrom 1hr 11min
- YorkFrom 1hr 20min
- LiverpoolFrom 1hr 28min
- SheffieldFrom 1hr 48min
- LancasterFrom 1hr 56min
- DurhamFrom 2hr 10min
Good to know
How long is the Mytholmroyd to Sowerby Bridge walk?
About 4 miles from station to station: 4.0 miles along the River Calder (West Yorkshire) and 0.2 miles away (about 0.2 miles on foot) getting to and from the riverside path.
How long does it take to walk from Mytholmroyd to Sowerby Bridge?
About 1.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat riverside path, without stops.
How do you get back from Sowerby Bridge to Mytholmroyd?
By train: the quickest journey from Sowerby Bridge back to Mytholmroyd takes 7min.
How do you get to Mytholmroyd by train?
Mytholmroyd is 47min from Leeds, 58min from Manchester, 1hr 11min from Preston and 3hr 8min from London by train.