Circular Walk via North Elmsall Church

Description

Start at Upton Country Park car park.

(D/A) Pass through a metal gate at the end of the metal railings and turn right. Pass through a kissing gate and onto the old railway track.

(1) Turn right and walk straight ahead turning first left and walk through a metal gate. Walk down to the edge of the farmer’s field and follow the diagonal field path up a gentle slope. Climb over the stile and walk across the field (please be aware horses are loose in this field). Continue forward to the stone wall, climb over the wall via the stone steps to North Elmsall Church.

(2) Walk past the church, (note the old milestone post on your left) to the main road and turn right. Cross the main road and walk ahead passing the Dog Kennels/ Cattery on your right.

(3) At the roundabout cross the A638 and then cross the B6474 road, bear right through a red barrier onto the broad track. Walk down the lane and then continue up a slight incline to the end of the tree line.

(4) Turn right onto a fieldside path and continue until you encounter the old railway track, turn right and walk to the main road. Cross over the road and follow the bridleway until it meets the A638.

(5) Cross over the A638 and head for the house in front of you. Turn right just before the house. Walk through the metal gate and along this section of the old railway back to the car park.(D/A)