Cross Hills — Silsden

Crosil two
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By Mary Oz on 28 Jan 2022

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Description

Similar to CroSil One but using more canal towpath instead of riverside, also visiting the pretty village of Kildwick

Similar to CroSil One but using more canal towpath instead of riverside, also visiting the pretty village of Kildwick

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Reviews - 1

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Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 2 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (2)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (2)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (2)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (2)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (2)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (2)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (2)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (2)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (2)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (2)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (2)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (2)
Not present at time of survey Train station (2)
Not present at time of survey Bench (2)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (2)
Not present at time of survey Bus stop (2)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (2)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (2)
Not present at time of survey Wading (2)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (2)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (2)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (2)
Maybe present Very slippery (2)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (2)
Maybe present Very icy (2)
Maybe present Likely to flood (2)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (2)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (2)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (2)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (2)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (2)
Maybe present Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (2)
Not present at time of survey Gates (2)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (2)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (2)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (2)
Not present at time of survey Fords (2)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (2)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (2)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (2)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (2)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (2)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (2)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (2)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (2)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (2)
Maybe present Cattle possible (1)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (2)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (2)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (2)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (2)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (2)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (2)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (2)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (2)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (2)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (2)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (2)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (2)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (2)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (2)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 33.0cm (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 9.0% (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 21.0% (2)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 9.0% (2)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (2)

Successfully completed

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

28.5% of the route is on roads (2)

29.0% of the route is lit at night (2)

28.0% of the route is paved (2)

61.0% of the route is muddy (2)

7.5% of the route is over rough ground (2)

There is no data on long grass

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3X January 2022 by Mary Oz
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Cross Hills
Grid Ref SE0049344952
Lat / Lon 53.90075° / -1.99399°
Easting / Northing 400,493E / 444,952N
What3Words goods.gossiped.distilled
Silsden
Grid Ref SE0420046500
Lat / Lon 53.91465° / -1.93755°
Easting / Northing 404,200E / 446,500N
What3Words coins.spot.origin

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review

Mary Oz

28 Jan 2022 Winter
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After crossing the canal, heading out of Silsden, the canal towpath can be accessed via Sykes Lane. It’s a lovely walk along the towpath, with great views across Airedale, and several swing bridges. However, it can be very muddy along here in winter, and rainy weather.
At Kildwick, the easier route is to leave the canal at the swing bridge with lights and barriers, but the prettier route followed here, is to continue on the towpath past the church and under the stone bridge, and leave through a rather tight kissing gate and down a walled path along the side of the churchyard. Once on the road, you soon pass the White Lion pub and then cross the River Aire. A footpath then leads below the main roads to allow you to cross the busy roundabout safely.
It is possible to stick to the main roads into Cross Hills, but this route uses a footpath which is accessed just before the petrol station, over a stone stile, which is a bit hidden from view. This comes out by a cattle grid which is easily bypassed, then a short residential road brings you onto the main road of Cross Hills.

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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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