HaworthKeighley

Hawkei one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

220m

Descent

129m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Haworth and Keighley.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Haworth and Keighley.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 11

Surveys

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Description Note
Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
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 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Maybe present Supermarket (1)
Maybe present Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Free wifi (0)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Maybe present Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Maybe present Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

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

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Maybe present Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Maybe present Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

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

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

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

The narrowest part of the path is 30.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 18.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 18.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 7.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". 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)

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.

There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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4X September 2022 by Mary Oz
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Haworth
Grid Ref SE0316736931
Lat / Lon 53.82865° / -1.95337°
Easting / Northing 403,167E / 436,931N
What3Words hiked.novels.lousy
Keighley
Grid Ref SE0607541292
Lat / Lon 53.86782° / -1.90910°
Easting / Northing 406,075E / 441,292N
What3Words stuck.gears.tracks

Hawkei One's land is

Pasture 27.9%
Urban 64.4%
Woods 7.7%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Riggy

25 Jun 2023 Summer

A lovely walk - especially as far as Damens station- and a real treat if the steam or diesel trains are running .
Option to travel part way by train ( the route is wheelchair friendly from Haworth to oakworth station so that might be an option - but need to check if wheelchair access on train )
Agree with Mary that it’s possible to avoid the very muddy / puddles on the track after damens station by turning left into nature trail which runs alongside.
Shame to have a long stretch on footpath alongside’main road into keighley but last part was ok alongside railway ( with more train sightings)
The route follows part of worth way and railway childrens walk .


Mary Oz

09 Sep 2022 Summer

The route leaves the bottom of the iconic cobbled street in Haworth through a park (which has public toilets that don’t open until 11am). There are plenty of nice views across the valley from much of the first half of this route. There are steps, kissing gates, stiles, and narrow, steep, stony footpaths on this route, but the first 60% of the route is an absolute delight on foot, with a variety of quiet roads, well-trodden footpaths, and one field crossing (with cows).
The route goes directly past three lovely little stations, and starts and ends quite near to two others on the Keighley and Worth Wally Railway, made famous as the filming location for The Railway Children. It would therefore be possible to combine the walk, or even a section of it, with a ride on a steam train.
The lane between Damens Station and the A629 can have some large puddles. One of these was right across the lane, and because I wasn’t wearing waterproof boots, I took a short, easy, close-by diversion, via cycle barriers at each end, on a footpath between the lane and the river through the woods.
I can see Howieland’s point about walking along Coney Lane into Keighley, but I was happy walking the footpath right around for an unusual approach to Keighley Station which passes the railway turntable. I didn’t find the route too litter-strewn or intimidating, but it was a little tricky to follow the navigation. It is accurately plotted, and is off-road, and it involves two short pedestrian tunnels under the railway, not the road bridge – I hope my photos help make this clear.
This was a varied and interesting route only spoiled a bit by the main road section.


Howieland

09 Oct 2021 Autumn

A scenic route following part of the Worth Way. The route is mainly close to the River Worth and to the Worth Valley steam train track, so it might be good to choose a day that the steam trains are running. There is one section above Oakworth Station where the route does have to climb steeply up from the valley, but you are rewarded by some wonderful views.
The Keighley end of the route is much more urban including about a kilometer along a busy road, but the lower section of the River Worth parallel to the road is a welcome green oasis in the town.
I think most walkers would probably prefer to shorten the route by avoiding the section of Worth Way footpath between Coney Lane and the railway station. Much of this section feels quite industrial and enclosed between high walls and litter strewn. An alternative is to walk along Coney Lane and through the shopping centre to the Keighley start/finish point.


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