Brighouse Boundary Walk: from Elland Lower Edge to Cooper Bridge

This is the route that I took on Monday August 16th 2021 when walking the Brighouse Boundary Walk from Elland Lower Edge to Cooper Bridge. It is 10.2K long.

KML for the above route as a line
KML for the above route as a series of points

Here are some photos I took. If you want to see a photo in hi-res, click on it.

	En-route from the bus stop to rejoining the BBW, I pass a section of unmanned road works where the traffic lights are permanently on red at both ends of the road works much to the frustration of unknowing motorists but makes an amusing start to today's walk along the BBW which begins up Church Lane in Elland Lower Edge. Photo 0002 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:15:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68898,-1.80919 which is SE127214 and this point was reached after walking 0.35K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The road soon ends and is replaced by this track. Photo 0003 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:18:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68698,-1.80908 which is SE127212 and this point was reached after walking 0.58K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0004 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:20:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68623,-1.80949 which is SE127211 and this point was reached after walking 0.688K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There is a great view of Dewsbury to the right. Photo 0006 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:23:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68513,-1.81042 which is SE126210 and this point was reached after walking 0.825K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The footpath sign seems to imply the track is through here but ... Photo 0007 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:24:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68482,-1.81068 which is SE126209 and this point was reached after walking 0.874K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... I've spotted this other track that runs parallel and is more used. Photo 0008 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:24:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68440,-1.81075 which is SE126209 and this point was reached after walking 0.939K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is looking back along the footpath I should have trod. Good call! Photo 0009 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:26:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68371,-1.81075 which is SE126208 and this point was reached after walking 1.019K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Upper Edge Baptist Church in Elland Upper Edge. Photo 0010 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:27:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68332,-1.81171 which is SE125208 and this point was reached after walking 1.125K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There are sunflowers along the side of the road. Photo 0011 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:28:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68331,-1.81175 which is SE125208 and this point was reached after walking 1.127K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	To my mind, a quicker route for the BBW would have used this footpath that comes in from the left but I'm glad it didn't 'cos that would have meant negotiating with these cows! Photo 0013 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:31:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68202,-1.81071 which is SE126206 and this point was reached after walking 1.359K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	M62 Crossing No. 1 looking East: the traffic is moving slowly in both directions Photo 0014 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:38:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67849,-1.80912 which is SE127202 and this point was reached after walking 1.833K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Shall I continue down the road or go up the hill?! Bah, there's no choice as the BBW goes up the hill. Photo 0015 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:39:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67870,-1.80742 which is SE128203 and this point was reached after walking 1.947K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's more Himalayan Balsam! Photo 0016 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:41:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67836,-1.80599 which is SE129202 and this point was reached after walking 2.05K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	When I get to the top of the hill, I get a feeling I've been here before. I then see a sign for the Kirklees Way. So I was last here when I was walking the KW. And then I remember that last time there were cows ahead. Photo 0017 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:44:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67800,-1.80409 which is SE130202 and this point was reached after walking 2.186K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here they are. Although last time they were close to the path, this time they are either side of the path. I aim boldlessly/foolhardily for the small gap between those on the left and those on the right! Photo 0018 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:47:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67823,-1.80159 which is SE132202 and this point was reached after walking 2.355K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back. I'm amazed that I got away with it!! Photo 0019 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:49:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67845,-1.80036 which is SE133202 and this point was reached after walking 2.442K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Although there is no sign for the BBW, there is one for the KW. Photo 0020 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:51:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67872,-1.79772 which is SE135203 and this point was reached after walking 2.623K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0021 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:54:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67910,-1.79593 which is SE136203 and this point was reached after walking 2.75K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0022 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:56:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67985,-1.79418 which is SE137204 and this point was reached after walking 2.898K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I cross Clough Lane - the A6107 - in Fixby near Rastrick outside the Four Sons Inn. Photo 0024 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:58:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68036,-1.79262 which is SE138205 and this point was reached after walking 3.024K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	But I can't have a drink because it's 51 seconds before they open! More to the point: I've only done 3K of 10K and so it's too early to have a break!! Photo 0025 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 11:59:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68050,-1.79231 which is SE138205 and this point was reached after walking 3.063K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The path ahead is clear but soon after starting it I realise it's the wrong path. Photo 0026 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:01:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68079,-1.79046 which is SE139205 and this point was reached after walking 3.196K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I should have gone down this path which is marked on my maps as Toothill Lane South. According to my maps, this path is not a public right of way. It's marked on the OS Map with green dots which means "other route with public access". I comment further on this below. Looking at my maps I decide to avoid this nettled path. I even got stung on the arm by a nettle whilst taking this photo! So I revert to the path in the previous photo and then later venture left along an unmapped path that is well defined on the ground that ... Photo 0028 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:03:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68083,-1.79114 which is SE139205 and this point was reached after walking 3.313K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... rejoins the right path for the BBW at this pylon. Photo 0029 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:09:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68201,-1.78675 which is SE142206 and this point was reached after walking 3.698K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Soon after the BBW goes left. I think the KW instead goes straight on at this point. The BBW goes left to ... Photo 0030 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:10:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68235,-1.78607 which is SE142207 and this point was reached after walking 3.778K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	M62 Crossing No. 2 looking East: the traffic is moving a lot faster now Photo 0031 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:11:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68274,-1.78626 which is SE142207 and this point was reached after walking 3.824K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At this point the BBW goes along a path that is also not a public right of way according to my maps. Photo 0032 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:15:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68458,-1.78657 which is SE142209 and this point was reached after walking 4.041K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's Rastrick Cemetery in the distance to the left. Photo 0033 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:16:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68542,-1.78619 which is SE142210 and this point was reached after walking 4.138K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The path continues until ... Photo 0034 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:18:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68612,-1.78602 which is SE142211 and this point was reached after walking 4.218K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... it reaches Toothill Bank. Photo 0035 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:19:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68649,-1.78573 which is SE142211 and this point was reached after walking 4.266K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back this sign indicates that it's a Public Footpath. My guess is that before the construction of the M62 the nettled path (that I avoided earlier that is S of the M62) continued to this path (that is N of the M62). The whole length is marked on the OS Map with green dots which means "other route with public access". You can see that on this OS map. It may be the whole length is in the council's "List of Streets". This is a list of highways which often have public acces but which are not public rights of way. Although you may not consider the nettled path and this path do not look like a "street", I know of another similar looking highway (that is part of the Oxfordshire Way) that is not a public right of way but is in the Oxfordshire List of Streets. I might e-mail the council to find out whether this is the case here - interestingly two councils are involved as I think the nettled path is in Kirklees where this path is in Calderdale! Photo 0036 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:19:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68660,-1.78549 which is SE143211 and this point was reached after walking 4.286K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The BBW goes down Toothill Lane. Photo 0037 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:20:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68654,-1.78481 which is SE143211 and this point was reached after walking 4.332K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And then down Shepherds Thorn Lane where I see some fungi. Photo 0038 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:24:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68693,-1.78086 which is SE146212 and this point was reached after walking 4.609K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The BBW then takes a public right of way through Bradley Wood which is a Scout campsite and activity centre. Photo 0039 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:32:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68521,-1.77528 which is SE149210 and this point was reached after walking 5.067K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0042 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:36:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68626,-1.77146 which is SE152211 and this point was reached after walking 5.347K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0043 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:36:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68626,-1.77146 which is SE152211 and this point was reached after walking 5.347K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lots of activities are available when it's open. I imagine all the noise. However, luckily for me I see no one apart from a few dog walkers. Photo 0044 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:36:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68626,-1.77146 which is SE152211 and this point was reached after walking 5.347K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I leave Bradley Wood. Photo 0045 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:42:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68794,-1.76902 which is SE154213 and this point was reached after walking 5.64K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0046 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:46:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68937,-1.76921 which is SE153215 and this point was reached after walking 5.804K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Ahead I have to visit the industrial estates of the Calder Valley and revisit the M62 both of which are visible in this photo. Hidden and nestled among those two are the River Calder and the Calder and Hebble Navigation which are nicer prospects. Photo 0047 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:48:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69012,-1.76869 which is SE154215 and this point was reached after walking 5.917K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The path ahead. Photo 0048 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:52:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69073,-1.77014 which is SE153216 and this point was reached after walking 6.092K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0049 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:53:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69076,-1.76985 which is SE153216 and this point was reached after walking 6.112K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0051 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:54:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69108,-1.76847 which is SE154217 and this point was reached after walking 6.209K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0052 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:54:57 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69109,-1.76836 which is SE154217 and this point was reached after walking 6.217K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Anyone for cricket?! Looking at the "pitch", it strikes me that it's on a slope which should make for some interesting matches. Photo 0055 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 12:57:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69133,-1.76657 which is SE155217 and this point was reached after walking 6.362K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I use a bridge to cross the Halifax to Leeds line. It's the first time I've seen that railway line today. The BBW takes the path on the left that runs parallel to the railway line. It's just a question of getting down there. Photo 0057 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 13:05:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69495,-1.76808 which is SE154221 and this point was reached after walking 6.854K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I find a path that passes a noisy factory that's behind the fence. Photo 0058 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 13:07:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69513,-1.76795 which is SE154221 and this point was reached after walking 6.922K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And then I get to the path next to the Halifax to Leeds railway line. Photo 0059 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 13:08:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69456,-1.76765 which is SE154220 and this point was reached after walking 7.007K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At this point the path has veered away from the Halifax to Leeds railway line. At this point the path crosses the line of the disused Pickle Bridge railway line. This is the railway line with a lot of viaducts that I saw a lot of on the first day of this holiday. To the right the Pickle Bridge railway line is about to end as it joins the Halifax to Leeds railway line. Photo 0061 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 13:14:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69358,-1.76397 which is SE157219 and this point was reached after walking 7.291K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	About 0.2K afterwards the BBW reaches a path alongside the River Calder. I've been here before when I was walking the Calder and Hebble Navigation. Photo 0062 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 13:16:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69295,-1.76148 which is SE158219 and this point was reached after walking 7.48K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	On the right-hand side of this photo the Calder and Hebble Navigation restarts. Photo 0063 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 13:18:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69239,-1.76026 which is SE159218 and this point was reached after walking 7.584K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The restart is at Anchor Lock which is a flood gate and so unless the river is high it's left open. I take the opportunity to take a break to have some lunch hoping a boat might come by whilst I'm eating. Photo 0064 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 13:19:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69232,-1.75970 which is SE160218 and this point was reached after walking 7.622K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's a bit smaller than I was expecting! Photo 0065 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 13:31:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69236,-1.76006 which is SE159218 and this point was reached after walking 7.666K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0066 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 13:31:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69237,-1.76006 which is SE159218 and this point was reached after walking 7.666K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0067 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 13:31:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69237,-1.76006 which is SE159218 and this point was reached after walking 7.666K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking behind, they've now left the C&HN and are now on the RC. Photo 0068 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 13:32:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69237,-1.76006 which is SE159218 and this point was reached after walking 7.666K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	After a 25 minute break I'm on my way again. Photo 0069 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 13:45:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69232,-1.75971 which is SE160218 and this point was reached after walking 7.709K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	M62 Crossing No. 3 looking NorthEast Photo 0072 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 13:50:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69234,-1.75640 which is SE162218 and this point was reached after walking 7.973K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I see this stone adjacent to the tow path. It's labelled "LYR". I guess this stands for "Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway" and Googling whilst walking I find that indeed the LaYR was a major railway company before the railway companies were grouped in 1923 and that the Halifax to Leeds railway line was in fact one of those of the LaYR. The railway line is just a few hundred yards away from this stone which presumably marks the boundary of the company's land. Photo 0073 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 13:54:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69196,-1.75268 which is SE164218 and this point was reached after walking 8.226K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Kirklees Top Lock on the C&HN. Photo 0076 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 14:05:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69238,-1.74674 which is SE168218 and this point was reached after walking 8.684K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At Brearley Bridge the BBW turns right to go away from the C&HN. Photo 0078 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 14:07:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69207,-1.74499 which is SE169218 and this point was reached after walking 8.81K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It goes along this track and in the distance the track uses a bridge to go under the Halifax to Leeds railway line. Photo 0080 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 14:13:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68986,-1.74271 which is SE171215 and this point was reached after walking 9.154K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a footpath off to the right (not part of the BBW) and I go up it to look at the railway line. Photo 0081 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 14:18:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68704,-1.74211 which is SE171212 and this point was reached after walking 9.499K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is the Cooper Bridge Branch Line. It's used by trains travelling between Halifax and Huddersfield. It's described on this web page. Photo 0082 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 14:20:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68714,-1.74220 which is SE171212 and this point was reached after walking 9.571K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Returning to the BBW, about 0.3K ahead the BBW uses this track to go under the CBBL. Photo 0083 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 14:24:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68537,-1.74016 which is SE173210 and this point was reached after walking 9.828K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It then joins Lower Quarry Road that goes over the CBBL. Photo 0084 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 14:29:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68314,-1.73777 which is SE174208 and this point was reached after walking 10.145K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's a mill towards the end of Lower Quarry Road. Photo 0086 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 14:31:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68277,-1.73707 which is SE175207 and this point was reached after walking 10.208K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	What seems to be a water tank at the top of a tower was built in Bolton. Photo 0087 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 14:31:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68272,-1.73700 which is SE175207 and this point was reached after walking 10.216K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This photo of the side of the mill is the last photo I took before the end of today's walk which was at Cooper Bridge. Photo 0088 was taken on 2021-08-16 at 14:32:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68258,-1.73678 which is SE175207 and this point was reached after walking 10.237K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr