Section 5 of 5, Calderdale Way
Southowram to Mill Bank
9 miles (14.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SE 112 235. Finish: SE 035 212. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 393 m of climbing and 476 m of descent; highest point 285 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Southowram.
- Bus stops
- Southowram Towngate, 10 m from the start. Directions SE 112 235Bus stop, 190 m from the start. Directions SE 112 236Cain Lane, 200 m from the start. Directions SE 112 237
- Car park
- Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions SE 114 232
Getting back
The section finishes at Mill Bank. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Mill Bank, 140 m from the finish. Directions SE 034 213Birks Lane, 220 m from the finish. Directions SE 035 214Mill Bank, 220 m from the finish. Directions SE 035 214
Planning the Calderdale Way
- Planning the whole trail: heartofthepennines.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 44%, earth, rock and mud 12%; the rest (42%) isn't recorded.
About 40% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 15 stiles, 3 gates, 1 stream crossing, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 70 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 2.3 miles in.
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