Paulinus Way
An 87-mile long-distance path tracing the journey of the missionary Paulinus of Rome across Yorkshire, linking Todmorden in the west with the City of York in the east. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SD 936 241
Distance: 87 miles (140 km)
Time: 38–44 hours
Duration: 6–8 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL21 South Pennines – Burnley, Hebden Bridge, Keighley and Todmorden
278 Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham
288 Bradford, Huddersfield and East Calderdale
289 Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby and Pontefract
290 York, Selby and Tadcaster
297 Lower Wharfedale and Washburn Valley
Summary
The Paulinus (Pilgrimage and Heritage) Way starts in Todmorden on the Yorkshire and Lancashire border and follows a path retracing the steps of Paulinus until it reaches the historic city of York, where Paulinus became the first Bishop of York. The route across the ridings of Yorkshire — which in the time of Paulinus was the Kingdom of Northumbria — runs from Todmorden to York.
Along its course, the route passes via Staups Moor, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge, Calder Dale, Midgley, Luddenden, Halifax, Siddal, Southowram, Brighouse, Kirklees Cut, Mirfield, Dewsbury, Horbury Bridge, Wakefield, Bottom Boat, Mickletown, Woodlesford, Leeds, Scarcroft, Bramham, Tadcaster, Copmanthorpe, and Bishopthorpe. Throughout its course, the way makes use of a number of established and well-known footpaths, including the Calderdale Way, Kirklees Way, Trans Pennine Trail, Leeds Country Way, and Ebor Way.