Calder Valley
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Hebden Bridge is a market town within the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, in West Yorkshire, England. It forms part of the Upper Calder Valley and lies 8 miles west of Halifax and 14 miles north east of Rochdale, at the confluence of the River Calder and the River Hebden (Hebden Water).
The steep wet hills and access to major wool markets meant that Hebden Bridge was ideal for water powered weaving mills and the town developed during the 19th and 20th centuries. The area is popular for outdoor pursuits such as walking, climbing and cycling. It lies on the Rochdale Canal - a through route across the Pennines.
In April 2005 Hebden Bridge was declared the fourth quirkiest place in the world by highlife (the British Airways flight magazine).
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