Calderdale Way: from Ripponden to Cragg Vale

This is the route that I took on Tuesday September 21st 2021 when walking the Calderdale Way from Ripponden to Cragg Vale. It is 8.9K 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.

	Day 2 of my holiday walking the Calderdale Way (CDW) starts in Ripponden. Photo 0117 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 10:55:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67541,-1.94030 which is SE040199 and this point was reached after walking 0.054K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The CDW crosses Halifax Road and goes up Royd Lane. Photo 0118 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 10:58:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67531,-1.94105 which is SE040199 and this point was reached after walking 0.187K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At this point, it leaves the tarmac and goes East along this footpath. Photo 0120 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:01:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67620,-1.94219 which is SE039200 and this point was reached after walking 0.343K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking behind, Ripponden is down below. Photo 0121 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:05:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67742,-1.94118 which is SE040201 and this point was reached after walking 0.506K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This post has the logo of the CDW and so I'm on the right route. Photo 0122 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:06:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67791,-1.94062 which is SE040202 and this point was reached after walking 0.573K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0125 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:08:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67835,-1.94004 which is SE041202 and this point was reached after walking 0.636K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Birks Lane. Photo 0126 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:10:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.67948,-1.93933 which is SE041203 and this point was reached after walking 0.785K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Half a CDW logo sign. Photo 0130 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:13:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68029,-1.93913 which is SE041204 and this point was reached after walking 0.88K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Nearby is the yellow painted version of the CDW logo with a yellow "straight on" arrow underneath. Photo 0131 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:13:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68033,-1.93909 which is SE041204 and this point was reached after walking 0.885K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is looking East across the valley of the River Ryburn. On the hillside behind to the top left is Norland Moor and the bank of trees at the top right is next to the path that I walked yesterday that had the coal heap for the Railway Children. Photo 0132 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:15:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68067,-1.93898 which is SE041205 and this point was reached after walking 0.924K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The CDW now goes up Cow Lane. Photo 0135 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:22:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68175,-1.94162 which is SE040206 and this point was reached after walking 1.225K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The CDW then gets to a village called Soyland Town. It's all been uphill from Ripponden until now with Ripponden at 140m and Soyland Town at 220m. That's 80m in about 1.5K. It's downhill from here to the next village which is Lower Mill Bank and then it's up again! The CDW logo indicates the route is down this footpath. That's a bit of a shortcut to the route given in the GPX file. Photo 0136 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:27:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68205,-1.94591 which is SE037206 and this point was reached after walking 1.571K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is High Field Lane. Photo 0137 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:29:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68287,-1.94525 which is SE037207 and this point was reached after walking 1.68K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0138 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:32:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68428,-1.94578 which is SE037209 and this point was reached after walking 1.873K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The route going down begins in earnest at this point. In the distance is... Photo 0139 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:32:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68445,-1.94602 which is SE037209 and this point was reached after walking 1.898K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	...St Mary's Church in Mill Bank Photo 0140 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:32:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68445,-1.94602 which is SE037209 and this point was reached after walking 1.898K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Even steeper now! Photo 0141 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:34:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68492,-1.94673 which is SE036209 and this point was reached after walking 1.97K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The CDW reaches Lower Mill Bank which is at 145m. There is a signboard describing the mills that used to be around here. Photo 0148 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:44:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68718,-1.94862 which is SE035212 and this point was reached after walking 2.349K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0149 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:45:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68719,-1.94862 which is SE035212 and this point was reached after walking 2.35K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0150 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:45:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68719,-1.94862 which is SE035212 and this point was reached after walking 2.35K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0151 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:45:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68717,-1.94851 which is SE035212 and this point was reached after walking 2.357K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The stream is called Lamb Clough and behind it is Lower Soyland Mill. Photo 0152 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:46:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68708,-1.94853 which is SE035212 and this point was reached after walking 2.41K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A better view of Lower Soyland Mill. Photo 0153 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:47:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68717,-1.94858 which is SE035212 and this point was reached after walking 2.428K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Having descended from Soyland Town at 220m to Lower Mill Bank at 145m, it's now time to go up again. Photo 0155 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:49:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68709,-1.94927 which is SE034212 and this point was reached after walking 2.483K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0156 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:51:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68657,-1.95036 which is SE034211 and this point was reached after walking 2.582K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	To the left beyond the trees is a small reservoir. Photo 0159 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 11:55:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68585,-1.95214 which is SE033210 and this point was reached after walking 2.745K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At this point, the CDW reaches a lane. The route of the CDW according to the GPX file is to the left and then along a public right of way but when I try that I start to walk through someone's garden. So I return to this point and instead of going left I go right which will get me to the same place. When I reach the other end of the route through the person's garden it's marked as a private footpath. Never mind. Onward! Photo 0162 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 12:03:57 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68542,-1.95323 which is SE032210 and this point was reached after walking 3.058K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Clough Lane. Photo 0163 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 12:07:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68524,-1.95606 which is SE030210 and this point was reached after walking 3.264K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking behind. In the very far distance on the left are some houses in Sowerby Bridge which is in the valley of the River Calder. In the middle there's the valley of the River Ryburn - a tributary of the Calder. And to the right there's the valley of the Lamb Clough - a tributary of the Ryburn. On the top right is Norland Moor. This point is at 220m which is the same height as Soyland Town which was the highest point reached earlier today. Photo 0164 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 12:09:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68548,-1.95799 which is SE029210 and this point was reached after walking 3.395K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The route is on tarmac for the next 1K. It goes even further up along a lane called Eccles Parlour. How did it get that name? Photo 0165 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 12:14:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68609,-1.96263 which is SE026211 and this point was reached after walking 3.718K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A view looking South. Now at 295m. Photo 0167 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 12:26:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68577,-1.97117 which is SE020210 and this point was reached after walking 4.342K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another view looking South. Photo 0168 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 12:31:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68379,-1.97437 which is SE018208 and this point was reached after walking 4.659K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	That's the end of the tarmac. The route continues along a bridleway. Still going up! Photo 0170 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 12:33:14 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68399,-1.97568 which is SE017208 and this point was reached after walking 4.754K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It'll be bleak living here at about 300m. Photo 0171 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 12:39:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68652,-1.97950 which is SE015211 and this point was reached after walking 5.133K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The CDW now visits today's bit of moorland! Photo 0172 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 12:44:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68765,-1.98178 which is SE013212 and this point was reached after walking 5.337K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I guess the path will be obvious! The CDW is now at 342m. Photo 0173 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 12:46:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68776,-1.98302 which is SE012213 and this point was reached after walking 5.421K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	To the left (SW) there's the silhouette of a person leaving Great Manshead Hill. Photo 0175 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 12:48:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68786,-1.98443 which is SE011213 and this point was reached after walking 5.516K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Dead ahead (NW) in the distance is Stoodley Pike. Tomorrow's route along the CDW goes close to Stoodley Pike. The CDW has now reached 365m. That's the highest point today. Photo 0179 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 12:56:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.68926,-1.98910 which is SE008214 and this point was reached after walking 5.883K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Second view of Stoodley Pike! Photo 0183 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:03:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69272,-1.98529 which is SE011218 and this point was reached after walking 6.345K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0185 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:04:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69318,-1.98497 which is SE011219 and this point was reached after walking 6.401K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Third view of Stoodley Pike! Photo 0186 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:07:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69483,-1.98357 which is SE012220 and this point was reached after walking 6.606K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is the route ahead. Photo 0187 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:07:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69506,-1.98340 which is SE012221 and this point was reached after walking 6.634K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	To begin with, I was pleased that Calderdale Council's sign for a bridleway indicates who can use it: feet, hooves and cycles. However, on reflection is it obvious that the cycle cannot be a motorbike? Photo 0188 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:08:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69533,-1.98326 which is SE012221 and this point was reached after walking 6.667K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0189 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:10:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69568,-1.98303 which is SE012221 and this point was reached after walking 6.708K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0191 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:17:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.69904,-1.98446 which is SE011225 and this point was reached after walking 7.127K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0192 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:19:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.70001,-1.98591 which is SE010226 and this point was reached after walking 7.272K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is a cross roads. The CDW goes straight on along a road called Coppy Nook Lane. To the left is New Road. About 1K down New Road is Craggies Farm Shop that has food including all day breakfast for £8.95. It also sells beer from Vocation Brewery which is next door. Also next door is Little Valley Brewery. Although I've done my homework! I'll press on as there's a bus to catch! Amazingly the pub I go to later today is selling Vocation Brewery's Bread and Butter beer - I enjoy a half. Photo 0193 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:22:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.70218,-1.98712 which is SE009229 and this point was reached after walking 7.528K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0194 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:24:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.70297,-1.98685 which is SE010229 and this point was reached after walking 7.619K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Sadly there are a lot of abandoned farm tractors and accessories in this area. Photo 0195 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:30:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.70457,-1.99066 which is SE007231 and this point was reached after walking 8.008K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Now descending quite a bit! Photo 0196 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:34:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.70539,-1.99394 which is SE005232 and this point was reached after walking 8.342K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0197 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:37:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.70559,-1.99516 which is SE004232 and this point was reached after walking 8.432K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0198 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:39:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.70556,-1.99707 which is SE003232 and this point was reached after walking 8.567K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0199 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:42:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.70556,-1.99826 which is SE002232 and this point was reached after walking 8.647K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I've now reached Cragg Vale. The CDW is now at 190m having descended from today's high point of 365m in the last 1.9K. There's "bus stop" painted on the road ahead. That's where my bus back to Huddersfield leaves from. It's good timing as there's a bus leaving in 15 minutes whereas the one after that would be 70 minutes later. That's the end of Day 2's walk along the CDW. It's taken me 2h50m to walk 8.9K from Ripponden to Cragg Vale - the bus back to Huddersfield takes 0h18m to do the 13.4K back to Ripponden! Photo 0200 was taken on 2021-09-21 at 13:44:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.70577,-1.99911 which is SE002233 and this point was reached after walking 8.76K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr