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weather). Maps and routes are for guidance only. It is up to you the cyclist to judge your
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B6144 of your bicycle at all times. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure all the information
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ROUTE LENGTH Pennine Bridleway

Hard'en Fast 13 miles 1/2

A mountain bike loop west of Bingley that includes

sections on the Calder Aire Link.
22 km
This map is part of a series that can be downloaded free from www.nationaltrail.co.uk/penninebridleway
 Route Length: 13.5 miles / 22km Refreshments
Hard'en Fast Rough Time: 2.5 - 4.5 hours. There is no excuse for going hungry or thirsty
on this ride! As you go around the route
Mountain Bike Route you will pass the front door of three pubs
An enjoyable and varied route on byways and bridleways, joined by the odd stretch of road. On the whole the route is not too demanding on your mtb skills (barring a few and three cafes (all marked on the map).
short technical sections which can be quickly walked down if needs must). There are a couple of uphills to test the best climbers, but they are fairly short so not much time is If you arrive by train then Bingley also has
lost walking up them! and a good smattering of smaller climbs; so a reasonable level of fitness required. Cafes and pubs are conveniently situated along the way. a selection of pubs, cafes and convenience
stores.
START: St Ives Estate Car Park (the car park at the eastern entrance to the estate, off the B6429)
For navigation please note Points F, G, H are on the Calder Aire link Just past Jack Smith Garage TL up bridleway. Follow the broken Stay on the main path, after a wide right hand bend BL at a path
which is generally well signposted. D tarmac up to & around left bend. Follow straight on when it turns fork & descend gravel path. Come out on Tan House Lane, follow
The points below are referenced on the map to a track. to road T-junction & TL. Descend to T-junction.
Keep SA & down (ignore a driveway off to the left half way down TL then take 2nd right onto Smithy Lane. After 50 metres TR onto
A Exit car park & TR. Just before first building TR onto bridleway
the hill). Then continue up to Sugden House Farm. Keep this on track. Follow bridleway signs to meet Coplow Lane .
signed 'Blind Lane'. Climb to top & TR. Stay on the main path as
it bears left in front of an old stone barn. your right & continue through the gate & into field. Keep the wall G TL onto Coplow Lane then at next end turn left onto Lee Lane.
on your right then when half way up the field BL as the path follows Follow to end then continue straight down on the track, just
Continue to the end of the path where it bends to the right to before the Stone works entrance.
a line of trees. Follow to & through gate in the top right of the field.
go through a gap in the estate stone wall onto Alter Lane (just
before this there is a path off to the left through steel gates - Continue on the path. SA as you cross a private driveway & over a Follow down, around bends and to road, TR. Pass Malt Shovel
ignore this path). TL. bridge after which the path bends & drops down to the right. Join Pub & TR onto Wilsden Old Road. Around bend & TR onto Narrow
a drive (for Sunnygarth) & drop down 100 metres to bridleway split Lane. At main road TR.
B Now follow the narrower path with the high estate wall on your
& TR onto narrower path. Soon climb. Go under bridge & out onto H Just after the sports field (on your left) TL onto a bridleway. Soon
immediate left. Follow all the way to join road & TL.
wide track. TL. At track crossroads continue SA. climb, keep on the bridleway, it will bend & go onto a narrower
About 150 metres past a 50mph road sign TR through gap in then steeper path.
the wall onto permissive bridleway. Continue SA with fence on E Join road & TR. After about 500 metres TL towards Cold Stream
Cafe onto tarmac bridleway. At the cafe continue SA & down narrow Join tarmac estate bridleway & TR. Immediatley after Coach House
your left.
path. Now a tough climb, keep SA to come out on a wide track & TL. Follow past car park (on your left) & BR through a gate (often
Shortly after a small technical descent & short steep climb the follow to join road. open) onto a wide track. Climb to top (watch out for golf balls
path swings round to the right. Follow to join wide gravel farm as you cross a golf fairway) & SA past a metal gate.
drive & keep SA. Climb to path junction & TL heading for a small F TL then immediate TR onto bridleway (Calder Aire link).
transmitter beacon. Keep on this path all the way to join a road (about 100 metres At signpost for Blind Lane TR & descend down to tarmac drive.
before the road you will cross over Sustrans route 69). TL & back to car park.
Keep straight on as you pass the beacon onto a wider track.
Continue SA onto & along Hallas Lane. At the end keep SA & drop
C Join road (opposite The Guide Inn) & TR then immediately at a
down narrower path. Cross river then up other side. Climb to houses
staggered crossroads continue SA (signed for Haworth). THE CALDER AIRE LINK
& onto concrete. Follow Calder Aire signs to join road. TR, follow
After 50 metres ignore road off to the right. to a 'white' house on the right & TL onto Nab Lane (an off- road This mountain bike loop includes sections on the Calder
Keep SA, passing The 3 Acres Pub after a few minutes. path). Aire Link.
Abbreviations: TR-Turn Right, TL-Turn Left, BR-Bear Right, BL-Bear Left, SA-Straight Ahead The Calder Aire link is a 17 mile (27km) linear route
developed for horse riders, mountain bikers and walkers
Route Profile running between St.Ives Estate near Bingley to join the
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The 3 Cold Stream 280m
C Acres Cafe F 240m Top of Blind Pennine Bridleway at Widdop Road in Calderdale.
Blind B Harden Moor D E Nab Lane
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185m Lane Descent at Smithy G
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H Cycle Shop/Maintenance in Bingley:

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155m Lane (Wilsden) Malt 100
Shovel Keith Lambert Cyclesport Tel: (01274) 560605
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Travelling to the Area by Train To pick up the route from Bingley Station
Bingley Station (Airedale Line) is situated near to the route and will add about 2 miles in total to the route length. TL out of station exit then quickly TR up short no vehicle street (Foundry Hill). TL onto the main road.
See the green box on how to pick up the route. Take next right onto Myrtle Place. Continue around bend then TL immediatley past the Vets and before
the Health Centre up a cobbled drive. Continue SA to reach basketball court, BR down hill. At bottom
continue SA to cross the green bridge. TR & keep close to river for 200 metres then pick up the track
A possible Sunday Itinerary* that bears left into the trees. Reach road and go SA and up Alter Lane. Climb steeply. Stay on this main
track all the way until it starts to level out & then splits by a ‘No Car Sign’. Now follow the main directions
From Leeds: Depart 10.51 • Arrive Bingley 11.09 From Skipton: Depart 9.36 • Arrive Bingley 9.55 from start of point B .
Depart Bingley 16.11 • Arrive Leeds 16.34 Depart Bingley 14.26 • Arrive Skipton 14.48
To return to Bingley Station
* please note this is for guidance only. Time taken on route will vary with individuals & train times may change. Please check with National Follow to top of Blind Lane in Point H . Continue SA then TR at stone barn. Follow path down and through
Rail Enquiries for full service details (Tel: 08457 48 49 50 or www.nationalrail.co.uk). There is space for two bikes on the train and more at the estate wall onto Alter Lane. TR and retrace steps from your outward journey (caution at the road
the conductor's discretion, on a first come first serve basis (no booking required). junction at bottom of Alter Lane).