Section 3 of 3, Welcome Way
Guiseley to Micklethwaite
7.2 miles (11.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SE 193 421. Finish: SE 122 377. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 358 m of climbing and 428 m of descent; highest point 281 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Guiseley.
- Station
- Guiseley, 550 m from the start. Directions SE 188 422
- Bus stops
- Town Gate Church Street, 30 m from the start. Directions SE 193 421Queensway Town Gate Close, 100 m from the start. Directions SE 194 422The Green Aireborough Leisure Centre, 300 m from the start. Directions SE 193 418
- Car parks
- Airebourgh Leisure Centre Car Park (free), 150 m from the start. Directions SE 193 419Car park (free), 260 m from the start. Directions SE 191 422Car park, 260 m from the start. Directions SE 194 418
Getting back
The section finishes at Micklethwaite. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bradford Road Nab Wood, 330 m from the finish. Directions SE 122 374Bingley Road Branksome Drive, 410 m from the finish. Directions SE 125 375
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 31%, earth, rock and mud 28%, gravel and tracks 18%, grass 14%.
About 25% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 7 gates.
Steepest climb: about 94 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 4.7 miles in.
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