Section 6 of 8, Kirklees Way
Oakenshaw to Hanging Heaton
9.3 miles (14.9 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SE 169 277. Finish: SE 255 231. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 326 m of climbing and 339 m of descent; highest point 196 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Oakenshaw.
- Station
- Low Moor, 740 m from the start. Directions SE 164 282
- Bus stops
- Cleckheaton Road South Street, 280 m from the start. Directions SE 171 279Cleckheaton Road Illingworth Road, 300 m from the start. Directions SE 169 280
- Car parks
- Car park, 520 m from the start. Directions SE 166 281Car park, 560 m from the start. Directions SE 168 282Low Moor Railway Station, 810 m from the start. Directions SE 163 282
Getting back
The section finishes at Hanging Heaton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Batley, 890 m from the finish. Directions SE 249 238
- Bus stops
- High Street Highgate Street, 70 m from the finish. Directions SE 255 232Bennett Lane Kirkgate, 110 m from the finish. Directions SE 254 230
Planning the Kirklees Way
- Planning the whole trail: yorkshire.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 42%, earth, rock and mud 21%, gravel and tracks 7%; the rest (29%) isn't recorded.
About 43% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 12 stiles, 3 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 63 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 1.1 miles in.
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