Whirlaw Stones Trig Point – The Great Bridestone loop from Todmorden

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Whirlaw Stones Trig Point – The Great Bridestone loop from Todmorden

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Whirlaw Stones Trig Point – The Great Bridestone loop from Todmorden

02:55

9.55km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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174 m

Todmorden Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

The Tod Graham round starts at the front of Todmorden Town Hall. This is a locally devised round created by Ricky Parish of Todmorden Harriers running club. It's designed to …

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2.95 km

Whirlaw Stones

Highlight • Climb

A mini edge of boulders on a hillside above Todmorden. The rock is rough and clean moorland grit, suitable for bouldering. Some rocks show signs of prehistoric rock art especially …

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2.99 km

The Wizard of Whirlaw

Highlight • Monument

You have to be careful when you take long tour that takes in Easter Island heads and The Bridal stones on the way to the heads the path goes through …

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4.16 km

Whirlaw Stones Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

At over 1,400 feet above sea-level the Bride-stones on the windswept moors to the east of Todmorden and the Calder Valley, there is a ½ mile long escarpment of Millstone …

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4.18 km

Bridestones Moor Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

TP1623 - Bridestones Moor S4501
County of Yorkshire Trig Pillar

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4.82 km

The Great Bridestone

Highlight • Natural

I chose to visit on a bike - not a good idea! The highlight is hiking only as the ground is very rough. Possible use on a mountain bike but …

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6.93 km

Stannally Naze

Forest

9.55 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

3.45 km

905 m

853 m

121 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

2.59 km

1.23 km

1.17 km

668 m

231 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 15 November

5°C

1°C

98 %

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Comments

January 6, 2024,Great Bride Stones loop from Todmorden

Once out of the town through the backstreets, it'sa gradual climb onto the moortops & some stunning rock formations. & views for miles on a clear day such as today. Topped off with a quiet pint in The Golden Lion.