Section 5 of 8, Kirklees Way
Bradley to Oakenshaw
8.4 miles (13.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SE 168 208. Finish: SE 169 277. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 248 m of climbing and 217 m of descent; highest point 171 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bradley.
- Bus stops
- Bradley Road Bradley Grange Gardens, 230 m from the start. Directions SE 169 206Bradley Rd St Thomas Gardens, 240 m from the start. Directions SE 168 206Bradley Road Park Hill, 270 m from the start. Directions SE 166 207
- Car parks
- Car park, 200 m from the start. Directions SE 170 208Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions SE 171 207Car park, 380 m from the start. Directions SE 169 205
Getting back
The section finishes at Oakenshaw. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Low Moor, 740 m from the finish. Directions SE 164 282
- Bus stops
- Cleckheaton Road South Street, 280 m from the finish. Directions SE 171 279Cleckheaton Road Illingworth Road, 300 m from the finish. Directions SE 169 280
Planning the Kirklees Way
- Planning the whole trail: yorkshire.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 35%, earth, rock and mud 13%; the rest (52%) isn't recorded.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 67 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 1.6 miles in.
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