Section 4 of 5, Calderdale Way
Holmfield to Southowram
11.5 miles (18.5 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SE 084 286. Finish: SE 112 235. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 592 m of climbing and 578 m of descent; highest point 304 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Holmfield.
- Bus stops
- Holdsworth Road, 50 m from the start. Directions SE 083 285Holdsworth Road Brow Lane, 50 m from the start. Directions SE 083 286Shay Lane Ivy House PH, 210 m from the start. Directions SE 083 284
- Car parks
- Car park, 50 m from the start. Directions SE 084 285Car park, 440 m from the start. Directions SE 081 289Car park, 850 m from the start. Directions SE 078 292
Getting back
The section finishes at Southowram. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Southowram Towngate, 10 m from the finish. Directions SE 112 235Bus stop, 190 m from the finish. Directions SE 112 236Cain Lane, 200 m from the finish. Directions SE 112 237
Planning the Calderdale Way
- Planning the whole trail: heartofthepennines.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 41%, grass 11%, earth, rock and mud 8%, gravel and tracks 7%; the rest (33%) isn't recorded.
About 35% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 13 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 6 gates, 5 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 96 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), from the start.
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