Section 2 of 8, Wakefield Way
Ossett to Stanley
10.3 miles (16.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SE 270 207. Finish: SE 349 237. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 204 m of climbing and 297 m of descent; highest point 123 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ossett.
- Bus stops
- Pildacre Lane Love Lane, 40 m from the start. Directions SE 271 207Pildacre Lane Ossett, 140 m from the start. Directions SE 269 207
- Car parks
- Car park, 470 m from the start. Directions SE 266 208Car park, 540 m from the start. Directions SE 266 209Car park, 640 m from the start. Directions SE 277 206
Getting back
The section finishes at Stanley. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Aberford Road Lime Pit Lane, 350 m from the finish. Directions SE 347 235Lime Pit Lane Ash Crescent, 440 m from the finish. Directions SE 345 239
Planning the Wakefield Way
- Planning the whole trail: ramblersyorkshire.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 50%, gravel and tracks 13%, earth, rock and mud 8%; the rest (29%) isn't recorded.
About 49% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 40 m in a kilometre (1 in 25), starting 2.3 miles in.
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