Section 7 of 8, Kirklees Way
Hanging Heaton to Flockton
10.3 miles (16.6 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SE 255 231. Finish: SE 243 150. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 443 m of climbing and 409 m of descent; highest point 195 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hanging Heaton.
- Station
- Batley, 890 m from the start. Directions SE 249 238
- Bus stops
- High Street Highgate Street, 70 m from the start. Directions SE 255 232Bennett Lane Kirkgate, 110 m from the start. Directions SE 254 230
- Car parks
- Car park, 470 m from the start. Directions SE 257 227Car park, 560 m from the start. Directions SE 259 227Car park, 610 m from the start. Directions SE 261 229
Getting back
The section finishes at Flockton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Barnsley Road Parkside, 30 m from the finish. Directions SE 243 150Barnsley Road Parkside, 110 m from the finish. Directions SE 242 149Barnsley Road Mill Lane, 190 m from the finish. Directions SE 245 151
Planning the Kirklees Way
- Planning the whole trail: yorkshire.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 19%, earth, rock and mud 9%; the rest (66%) isn't recorded.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 61 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 8.4 miles in.
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