Section 2 of 3, Welcome Way
Burley Woodhead to Guiseley
7.7 miles (12.4 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SE 156 444. Finish: SE 193 421. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 322 m of climbing and 348 m of descent; highest point 264 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Burley Woodhead.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Main Street Burley Lane, 1.3 km away (Directions); Burley-in-Wharfedale station, 1.5 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Guiseley. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Guiseley, 550 m from the finish. Directions SE 188 422
- Bus stops
- Town Gate Church Street, 30 m from the finish. Directions SE 193 421Queensway Town Gate Close, 100 m from the finish. Directions SE 194 422The Green Aireborough Leisure Centre, 300 m from the finish. Directions SE 193 418
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 47%, grass 32%, gravel and tracks 10%, earth, rock and mud 6%.
About 39% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 21 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 17 gates, 6 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 174 m in a kilometre (1 in 6), starting 4.9 miles in.
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