Section 24 of 28, Trans-Pennine Trail
Wombwell to Methley
9.2 miles (14.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SE 298 333. Finish: SE 305 331. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 39 m of climbing and 46 m of descent; highest point 35 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Wombwell.
- Station
- Leeds, 180 m from the start. Directions SE 298 332
- Bus stops
- Wellington A, 50 m from the start. Directions SE 297 334Yorkshire 20220826, 100 m from the start. Directions SE 297 334City Square C, 130 m from the start. Directions SE 298 335
- Car parks
- Leeds Station Car Park (pay), 80 m from the start. Directions SE 298 333Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions SE 297 334Leeds Station Multistorey (pay), 140 m from the start. Directions SE 297 332
Getting back
The section finishes at Methley. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Leeds, 700 m from the finish. Directions SE 298 332
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 150 m from the finish. Directions SE 305 333Leeds Kirkgate Coach Stop, 190 m from the finish. Directions SE 305 333Kirkgate High Court, 200 m from the finish. Directions SE 306 333
Planning the Trans-Pennine Trail
- Planning the whole trail: transpenninetrail.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 64%, gravel and tracks 16%, earth, rock and mud 10%.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 gates, 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 12 m.
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