Stoodley Pike from Lumbutts and Mankinholes
West Yorkshire
Stoodley Pike is the 400 metre hill that dominates the upper Calder Valley between Todmorden and Hebden Bridge, where dogs need a short lead near the sheep that graze the open common, crowned by a 121 foot monument you can see for miles. The first tower was begun in 1814 to mark the surrender of Paris to the allies and finished after Waterloo, but it collapsed in 1854, and the present peace monument was completed in 1856 at the end of the Crimean War. This 8km loop from Lumbutts follows London Road, a contouring track that was once the main road to Halifax, climbs onto Langfield Common on the Pennine Way to the monument, and returns past the Te Deum Stone and down the stone-flagged Withens packhorse causeway, finishing by the old drinking trough and 17th century cottages at Mankinholes. Allow about three hours. Tracks can be rough and steep, and the short stretch of high moorland is often wet.
This dog friendly walk crosses open access land, where dogs must be on a short lead from 1 March to 31 July and near livestock at any time. Langfield Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest with ground-nesting birds, and sheep can be met on the moor and in the fields around the hamlets, so for most of the year this is a lead walk. There is little shade and not much water on the tops, so carry some for your dog. The Top Brink Inn is at Lumbutts.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 8.0 km (5.0 miles)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 3 hr
- Walk Type
- Moorland, Historic, Peak
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Low
- Livestock Risk
- Moderate
- Facilities
- None on the hill; the Top Brink Inn at Lumbutts; cafes and shops in Todmorden and Hebden Bridge.
- Parking
- Roadside parking by Lumbutts Methodist Chapel; YHA Mankinholes is nearby.
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
Make a weekend of it. These are the closest dog friendly places to stay to Stoodley Pike from Lumbutts and Mankinholes, each one checked for its dog policy before we listed it.
Lower Mount Farm - On The Tops
Sleeps 4 · 1 dog · Enclosed garden
from £669 / 7 nights
Weavers Cottage - Slaithwaite
Sleeps 12 · 2 dogs · Enclosed garden
from £1,975 / 7 nights
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All dog friendly stays in West YorkshireFrequently Asked Questions
Is Stoodley Pike from Lumbutts and Mankinholes dog friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome on this 8km loop through the upper Calder Valley, though it comes with a few important conditions that make it better suited to well-behaved dogs comfortable on a lead. The route earns a 7/10 dog-friendly rating — the moorland scenery and historic packhorse causeways make for a rewarding outing, but sheep are present for much of the year and the terrain is rough in places. The Top Brink Inn at Lumbutts is the nearest spot for a post-walk drink with your dog.
Can dogs be off lead at Stoodley Pike from Lumbutts and Mankinholes?
Off-lead time is very limited here — this is essentially a lead walk for most of the year. The route crosses Langfield Common, which is open access land and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, where dogs must be kept on a short lead between 1 March and 31 July to protect ground-nesting birds, and near livestock at any time. Sheep are regularly encountered both on the moor and around the hamlets, so you should be prepared to keep your dog on the lead throughout.
What should I know before visiting Stoodley Pike from Lumbutts and Mankinholes with my dog?
The tracks can be rough and steep, and the high moorland section is often wet, so good footwear for you and a reasonably fit dog will help. There's little shade and not much water on the tops, so it's worth carrying your own supply for your dog. Parking is roadside near Lumbutts Methodist Chapel, and if you need facilities, cafes and shops can be found in both Todmorden and Hebden Bridge.
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