Hebden Bridge

About Hebden Bridge

Once, coal barges would glide through this lively, newly upwardly mobile town. Now, it is inhabited by home workers, media types and academics who dont fancy a place in Leeds and Manchester. It is also the self-confessed lesbian capital of the North; according to one website (so it must be true), heterosexual women are outnumbered six to one by their Sapphic sisters.

It is stacked with organic cafés and delis, tempered by servers who are exponents of that charming, “speak as I find” northern bluff. Take it or leave it.

It is easy to keep fit in Hebden Bridge, thanks to fabulous mountain biking and walks in the surrounding Pennines. For less strenuous fat-burning, there are brisk strolls along the canal, as well as packhorse trails to follow and for those just wanting and social outing there are many drinking and eating establishments, all with their own charm.

Hebden Bridge – 4th funkiest town in the World & 5th most creative place in the uk !

April issue of highlife, the British Airways flight