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Sowerby Bridge is a small picturesque town lying 3 miles west of Halifax. It is surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the South Pennines, with the town's gentle scenery being enhanced by the River Calder and the River Ryburn on which the town stands. Part of its scenic attraction is the spectacle of boats parading the waters and the lovely bird life inhabiting the river banks and peaceful water-meadows.

The town is an important for the Rochdale and trans Pennine Canal, for here it meets with the Calder and Hebble Navigation in the heart of the town at picturesque Sowerby Bridge Wharf. At this wharf visitors can see what is the deepest inland lock in Britain - this is number 3 lock, it is next to the Tual tunnel and plunges to an amazing depth of 30 feet!

This is a warmly welcoming town with art galleries, antique and craft shops, and those shops that provide for every day needs. In the cheerful streets there are pleasant pubs and inns. There are also evocative memories of when the town was in the midst of a great textile area.

In this beautiful old town visitors can witness buildings from all major periods, many of them (as with most places) are being converted to provide comfortable domestic accommodation. However, there still remains much to see and enjoy in this pleasant place which historically started off as a small settlement in medieval times. It flourished as various industries arrived throughout the ages, but industries have declined and now Sowerby Bridge acts as a tourist destination largely dependant upon its blessings of wonderful scenery and river waters.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Sowerby Bridge

	The Hobbit Country Inn Hob Lane, Norland, Sowerby Bridge/Halifax, West Yorkshire, England (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) Tranquil country hotel with panoramic views over the Yorkshire dales. The Hobbit offers a home from home stay with friendly, welcoming staff. The original hotel is over 100 years old and after unde... More info and book online.. Price from £37.00
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	Alma Inn Cotton Stones Nr Millbank, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction SW) The postal address hints at the fact that this beautiful old stone building is set high up in the hills above Sowerby. The Alma stands alone at a small road junction, where a nearby old style K6 Red P... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	The Imperial Crown Hotel 42-46 Horton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction NE) Built as a Coach Inn during the early 1800's, this traditional Halifax hotel offers a warm welcome. It enjoys a central location and is directly opposite Halifax Railway Station and offers easy access... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00
	The Rock Inn Hotel 22 Broad Carr Lane, Holywell Green, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction SE) A warm, friendly welcome is always assured at The Rock inn, situated in a pituresque setting only 5 minutes from the m62 Incorporating all the attractions of a 17th century wayside Inn offering profes... More info and book online.. Price from £60.00

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Nearby travel help

Sowerby Bridge Station	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
Halifax Station	(2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction NE)
M62 Junction 23	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SE)
M62 Junction 24	(4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction SE)
Leeds Bradford International Airport	(14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction NE)
Manchester Airport	(28.2 miles, 45.4 km, direction SW)
Sowerby Bridge to London	(169.6 miles, 272.8 km, direction SE)