Kirklees Way: from Scholes to Birstall (between Bradford and Cleckheaton)

This is the route that I took on Sunday December 22nd 2019 when walking the Kirklees Way from Scholes to Birstall (between Bradford and Cleckheaton).

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.

	It's a crazy start to Day 3. I aim for the 363 bus to Baliff Bridge that goes at 0804. As I get to the bus stop, I see a 363 going the other way, i.e., going to Huddersfield. However at my bus stop the timetable says there isn't a 363 to Baliff Bridge at 0804 - they stop running at 0710. And there's no real time display to help me. I got my bus times from Google Maps - it looks like Google Maps has got it wrong. I cross the road and check the timetable for 363 buses into Huddersfield and the bus I saw is not timetabled. Puzzling. A 311 comes along. The bus driver says catch a 363 or an X63. I say there's no 363 timetabled and the X63 goes by a different route from H to BB. He says get on board and I'll take to the X63 stop. Although I profer my credit card, he gives me a lift to Fartown where I can catch an X63. When I get to the bus stop in Fartown the real time display says there's a 363 in 3 minutes. I overhear a conversation as we board the 363 - the guy says it's a Saturday timetable today. I check the timetable at the bus stop and yes there is a 363 at about this time on a Saturday but it's late. Although it was late I manage to get to Baliff Bridge in time for my second bus, a bus to Scholes. What I should have checked is whether these buses are free with my bus pass if it's a Saturday - instead I paid £3.29 + £2.90 - and may be a day rider would have been cheaper. So I start Day 3 of walkign the KW by returning to the Church of St Philip & St James in Scholes. Photo 0121 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 08:57:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.72969,-1.74800 which is SE167260 and this point was reached after walking 0.148K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Church is basking in hazy sunlight. Photo 0123 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 08:58:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.72970,-1.74801 which is SE167260 and this point was reached after walking 0.15K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	After some tarmac, the KW goes along this path (which is Oakenshaw Lane). Photo 0126 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 09:06:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73409,-1.74544 which is SE169264 and this point was reached after walking 0.745K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Look what I've found! Photo 0130 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 09:13:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73667,-1.74210 which is SE171267 and this point was reached after walking 1.138K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Today's first muddy pools. Photo 0131 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 09:15:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73755,-1.74218 which is SE171268 and this point was reached after walking 1.239K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is the grounds of the Cleckheaton & District Golf Club. Photo 0132 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 09:18:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73886,-1.74204 which is SE171270 and this point was reached after walking 1.385K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I spot a Church over to the right in the distance but unfortunately ... Photo 0135 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 09:28:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74395,-1.74265 which is SE171275 and this point was reached after walking 1.955K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... the KW bears left pass this farm machinery. Photo 0138 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 09:29:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74408,-1.74267 which is SE171276 and this point was reached after walking 1.969K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It then crosses the Spen Valley Greenway. Photo 0139 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 09:32:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74559,-1.74407 which is SE170277 and this point was reached after walking 2.173K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Oakenshaw Cross which according to Wikimedia "was erected by the lord of the manor, Dr Richardson of Bierley Hall - it had four sundials, of which at least two survive as the styles can be seen sticking out from the stone - there was originally a weather-vane". Photo 0141 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 09:39:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74628,-1.73846 which is SE173278 and this point was reached after walking 2.575K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Wrong! I am going to see the Church. Here it is. This is St Andrew's Church in Oakenshaw. Photo 0149 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 09:41:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74622,-1.73722 which is SE174278 and this point was reached after walking 2.661K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A view of Bradford Road in Oakenshaw. Photo 0152 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 09:42:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74661,-1.73694 which is SE174278 and this point was reached after walking 2.716K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The KW instead goes under the M606. Photo 0155 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 09:43:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74663,-1.73696 which is SE174278 and this point was reached after walking 2.719K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And pass this property which I guess used to be the buildings of a water company. Photo 0156 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 09:47:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74657,-1.73415 which is SE176278 and this point was reached after walking 2.978K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Leaving the road, the KW goes between two properties and I found it hard work to get through. Photo 0157 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 09:54:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74869,-1.73050 which is SE179281 and this point was reached after walking 3.398K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The route ahead is somewhere across these fields. Photo 0158 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 09:55:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74864,-1.73045 which is SE179281 and this point was reached after walking 3.405K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It visits this woodlet. Photo 0159 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 10:00:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74822,-1.72822 which is SE180280 and this point was reached after walking 3.58K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And pass this pond. Photo 0160 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 10:05:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74794,-1.72528 which is SE182280 and this point was reached after walking 3.808K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And uses this bridge to cross the Cockershaw Beck. Photo 0161 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 10:07:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74808,-1.72494 which is SE182280 and this point was reached after walking 3.838K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's another hill ... Photo 0162 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 10:08:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74806,-1.72446 which is SE183280 and this point was reached after walking 3.872K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... which is hard work as it's also muddy and wet underneath. Photo 0163 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 10:15:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74879,-1.72027 which is SE185281 and this point was reached after walking 4.173K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0164 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 10:15:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74881,-1.72016 which is SE186281 and this point was reached after walking 4.181K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	After the wet, muddy hill, this track leads to ... Photo 0165 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 10:22:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74937,-1.71643 which is SE188281 and this point was reached after walking 4.455K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... Copley Horse Farm where I meet this cockerel.` Photo 0170 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 10:25:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75027,-1.71462 which is SE189282 and this point was reached after walking 4.612K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Time to go down again ... Photo 0172 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 10:32:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75195,-1.70834 which is SE193284 and this point was reached after walking 5.109K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... with a few of the M62 off to the right. Photo 0173 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 10:34:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75066,-1.70715 which is SE194283 and this point was reached after walking 5.271K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Every down has an up and I guess I'm aiming for this village on the skyline. Photo 0175 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 10:39:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74989,-1.70382 which is SE196282 and this point was reached after walking 5.532K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	First, the KW goes along the track on the left and ... Photo 0176 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 10:46:14 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75094,-1.69946 which is SE199283 and this point was reached after walking 5.855K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... down this muddy track to cross the beck below. Photo 0177 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 10:47:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75114,-1.69904 which is SE199283 and this point was reached after walking 5.891K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And then it's up the other side. Photo 0178 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 10:53:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75141,-1.69670 which is SE201284 and this point was reached after walking 6.05K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's about half way and so I have a delicious bacon and mushroom sandwich and a coffee and Bosco's in Birkenshaw. Photo 0179 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 11:32:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75168,-1.69432 which is SE203284 and this point was reached after walking 6.783K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0180 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 11:32:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75184,-1.69428 which is SE203284 and this point was reached after walking 6.801K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	After some more tarmac in Birkenshaw, the KW takes this path between two houses. Photo 0181 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 11:42:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75538,-1.68727 which is SE207288 and this point was reached after walking 7.477K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I meet Hector, and I'm reminded of "Hector's House". Photo 0182 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 11:50:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75512,-1.67996 which is SE212288 and this point was reached after walking 8.013K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The embankment on the left is a disused railway line. Photo 0183 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 11:51:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75516,-1.67946 which is SE212288 and this point was reached after walking 8.053K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I'm curious as to why there's such a wide road (which is a cul-de-sac) running alongside it. Photo 0184 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 11:52:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75496,-1.67922 which is SE212288 and this point was reached after walking 8.081K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At this pint the KW is just outside Kirklees. I have a bit of difficulty in finding it. Photo 0185 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 11:57:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75241,-1.67558 which is SE215285 and this point was reached after walking 8.477K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Eventually I find that it goes over the brickwork that is to the right hand side of the gate - note the three dogs. Photo 0186 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:03:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75234,-1.67576 which is SE215285 and this point was reached after walking 8.72K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's just as unobvious after you've got over the brickwork - you have to go pass the cylinder to where there are two more dogs. There are about 15 dogs in all - one of them attacks my leg - I get away with just a craze - but I still apply some antiseptic to it. Photo 0187 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:03:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75206,-1.67574 which is SE215285 and this point was reached after walking 8.758K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The KW passes this pond. Photo 0188 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:05:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75177,-1.67493 which is SE215284 and this point was reached after walking 8.823K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And this transmitter. Photo 0189 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:07:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.75122,-1.67347 which is SE216284 and this point was reached after walking 8.94K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	With a view of another bit of Birkenshaw to the right. Photo 0190 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:14:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74967,-1.67168 which is SE217282 and this point was reached after walking 9.156K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At this point, instead of taking the path straight on, curiously the KW goes three sides round a field. Photo 0193 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:18:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74829,-1.67021 which is SE218280 and this point was reached after walking 9.341K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It and a bridleway are meant to take a shortcut chopping off the corner of the field but a barbed wire fence prevents this. Photo 0194 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:23:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74708,-1.67172 which is SE217279 and this point was reached after walking 9.591K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	So it's straight on through this muddy pond which threatens to grab one of boots. Photo 0195 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:27:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74593,-1.67204 which is SE217278 and this point was reached after walking 9.742K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's roughly the point where the KW and bridleway are meant to leave the field and rejoin the track. Photo 0196 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:29:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74506,-1.67185 which is SE217277 and this point was reached after walking 9.845K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I then go the wrong way and have to backtrack to where I went wrong. Onward it's through this wet field. Photo 0197 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:44:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74499,-1.66934 which is SE219277 and this point was reached after walking 10.616K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0198 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:49:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74514,-1.66697 which is SE221277 and this point was reached after walking 10.886K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0199 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:49:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74496,-1.66678 which is SE221277 and this point was reached after walking 10.91K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0200 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:50:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74479,-1.66658 which is SE221277 and this point was reached after walking 10.932K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0201 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:51:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74445,-1.66616 which is SE221276 and this point was reached after walking 10.979K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0202 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:54:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74456,-1.66278 which is SE223276 and this point was reached after walking 11.213K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The KW crosses the M62 again. Photo 0206 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 12:56:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74412,-1.66260 which is SE223276 and this point was reached after walking 11.284K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0207 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 13:04:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74324,-1.65742 which is SE227275 and this point was reached after walking 11.792K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0208 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 13:05:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.74294,-1.65726 which is SE227274 and this point was reached after walking 11.828K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The KW passes through another industrial estate. Photo 0209 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 13:15:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73837,-1.65065 which is SE231269 and this point was reached after walking 12.54K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0211 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 13:19:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73714,-1.64881 which is SE233268 and this point was reached after walking 12.776K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's time to cross another disused railway line. Photo 0212 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 13:19:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73714,-1.64879 which is SE233268 and this point was reached after walking 12.778K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I guess it sometimes gets a lot wetter here. Photo 0213 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 13:19:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73675,-1.64876 which is SE233268 and this point was reached after walking 12.821K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The end of day's 3 walking is on Leeds Road in Birstall at its junction with Nab Lane. Photo 0214 was taken on 2019-12-23 at 13:28:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 53.73680,-1.64117 which is SE238268 and this point was reached after walking 13.549K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr