Section 1 of 2, Calder Aire Link
Blake Dean to Sawood
9.8 miles (15.7 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SD 946 323. Finish: SE 049 339. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 509 m of climbing and 439 m of descent; highest point 425 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Blake Dean.
- Bus stop
- Halifax Road, 860 m from the start. Directions SD 951 316
- Car parks
- Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions SD 947 323Car park (free), 930 m from the start. Directions SD 937 327
Getting back
The section finishes at Sawood. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Denholme Road Leeming Reservoir, 740 m from the finish. Directions SE 043 342
Planning the Calder Aire Link
- Planning the whole trail: bradford.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 37%, gravel and tracks 36%; the rest (23%) isn't recorded.
About 35% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 12 gates.
Steepest climb: about 99 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 7.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
OpenStreetMap records no pub or café within a quarter of a mile of the way: take food and drink with you.
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