Section 6 of 8, Wakefield Way
South Kirkby to Cold Hiendley
9.9 miles (16 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SE 444 099. Finish: SE 372 152. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 217 m of climbing and 209 m of descent; highest point 103 m.
Getting there
The section starts at South Kirkby.
- Bus stops
- Common Road Dunsley Terrace, 470 m from the start. Directions SE 442 103Stockingate Millars Walk, 470 m from the start. Directions SE 444 104Common Road Mile Close, 470 m from the start. Directions SE 442 103
- Car parks
- Car park, 350 m from the start. Directions SE 445 102Car park, 940 m from the start. Directions SE 444 108
Getting back
The section finishes at Cold Hiendley.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Wintersett Lane Dam Lane, 1.3 km away (Directions); Fitzwilliam station, 4.2 km away (Directions).
Planning the Wakefield Way
- Planning the whole trail: ramblersyorkshire.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 32%; the rest (62%) isn't recorded.
About 27% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 1 stream crossing, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 34 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 0.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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