Section 5 of 5, Airedale Way
Gargrave to Water Houses
8.9 miles (14.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SD 931 541. Finish: SD 893 658. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 424 m of climbing and 161 m of descent; highest point 391 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Gargrave.
- Station
- Gargrave, 540 m from the start. Directions SD 932 535
- Bus stops
- Church Street, 20 m from the start. Directions SD 931 541West Street, 20 m from the start. Directions SD 931 541
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 50 m from the start. Directions SD 931 541Car park (free), 110 m from the start. Directions SD 931 542Car park, 170 m from the start. Directions SD 931 539
Getting back
The section finishes at Water Houses. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Malham Tarn, 60 m from the finish. Directions SD 893 658Malham Tarn, 110 m from the finish. Directions SD 894 657
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 43%, paved or flagged 22%, earth, rock and mud 11%, gravel and tracks 9%; the rest (15%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 19 stiles, 11 kissing gates, 20 gates, 9 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 116 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 7 miles in.
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