Section 3 of 5, Airedale Way
Bingley to Crosshills
10.1 miles (16.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SE 104 390. Finish: SE 008 452. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 238 m of climbing and 223 m of descent; highest point 223 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bingley.
- Station
- Bingley, 330 m from the start. Directions SE 108 391
- Bus stops
- Midland Hotel B, 260 m from the start. Directions SE 106 392Harden Road Ireland Bridge, 260 m from the start. Directions SE 104 393Park Road D, 270 m from the start. Directions SE 107 392
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 140 m from the start. Directions SE 106 391Car park (pay), 180 m from the start. Directions SE 106 390Lidl (free), 230 m from the start. Directions SE 107 389
Getting back
The section finishes at Crosshills. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Fieldhead Drive, 190 m from the finish. Directions SE 008 450Hall Street, 250 m from the finish. Directions SE 006 450
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 26%, grass 18%, earth, rock and mud 6%; the rest (50%) isn't recorded.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 5 gates, 3 stream crossings, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 128 m in a kilometre (1 in 8), starting 1.5 miles in.
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