The IOU Hostel in Hebden Bridge is now your local Active Hub for cycling, walking, wheeling and running — here to help you get outdoors, get active and explore the beautiful Calder Valley.

Whether you’re complete beginner, or looking to rediscover your confidence and motivation, the Hostel offers friendly support, practical advice, and inspiring opportunities to help you take the next step.

Throughout 2026, our programme will include guided walks, rides and runs, hands-on skills workshops led by experienced practitioners, and informal sessions designed to help you get the most from your equipment and plan safe, enjoyable routes in the local landscape.

You’ll also find local maps, guidebooks and online access to route information — as well as a chance to meet like-minded people and become part of a growing active community.

As part of the IOU Creation Centre as an established arts space, the Hostel will also host artist-led workshops that offer creative ways to connect with nature, movement and place.