Crossflatts to Micklethwaite

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Overview

From start we walk along Leeds/ Liverpool canal and cross swing bridge to hole in wall. Over fields and tracks to reach quiet road, Ilkley Road. A steady ascent up to phone mast. The cross the Moor on large stone blocks to reach trig point and further hole in wall. Descend over moors, will be muddy to Micklethwaite and start. Lots of sheep.

Saturday, 12 July 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 10275 40536
Nearest postcode:: BD16 2EZ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

The Royal public house, Keighley Road, Cossflatts ------- 5 minutes walk from Crossflatts railway station

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