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The Wakefield Way ( Download : PDF )

74.79mi +3130ft -3274ft 11 days Easy
Starting point in Wintersett - West Yorkshire

The Wakefield Way is a 70 mile walk around the Wakefield Metropolitan District. It takes the walker through attractive undulating countryside of fields and woodland, stretches of water, country estates, charming villages and unexpected views. The walk visits places of historical interest and sites of Wakefield’s industrial past.

Anglers Country Park to Notton ( Download : PDF )

6.06mi +203ft -262ft 3h00 Easy
Starting point in Wintersett - West Yorkshire

Nice walk from Anglers Country Park to Notton passing by wood, hill and dam.

Notton and Newmillerdam Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.84mi +210ft -200ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Notton - West Yorkshire

This an easy, relatively flat circular walk south of Wakefield. It makes use of a disused railway line and the Newmillerdam Country Park - beautiful woodlands and rolling countryside.

Notton to West Bretton Country Park ( Download : PDF )

6.28mi +407ft -292ft 3h15 Easy
Starting point in Notton - West Yorkshire

Lovely walk from Notton to West Bretton Country Park passing on some Wakefield Way section.

From Crofton Community Centre to Anglers Country Park ( Download : PDF )

2.6mi +59ft -59ft 1h15 Easy
Starting point in Crofton - West Yorkshire

An easy, circular walk, mainly on roadside pavements and good footpaths with some field side grass walking.

From Crofton Community Centre to Foulby ( Download : PDF )

1.88mi +52ft -52ft 0h55 Easy
Starting point in Crofton - West Yorkshire

Much of the walk takes place over an area of restored opencast mineral workings.

From Crofton Community Centre to Windmill Hill & Foulby ( Download : PDF )

2.6mi +49ft -49ft 1h15 Easy
Starting point in Crofton - West Yorkshire

Nice walk with superb views of the East Pennines from the top of Windmill Hill.

The Balk ( Download : PDF )

1.62mi +75ft -75ft 0h50 Easy
Starting point in Walton (West Yorkshire)-1 - West Yorkshire

Nice and easy walk passing by The Walton War Memorial and using mostly the Wakefield Way.

Walton Colliery Nature Park ( Download : PDF )

2.31mi +82ft -79ft 1h10 Easy
Starting point in Walton (West Yorkshire)-1 - West Yorkshire

Nice walk from Walton along railways and through Walton Colliery Nature Park.

Shay Lane to Haw Park Bridge ( Download : PDF )

2.92mi +105ft -82ft 1h25 Easy
Starting point in Walton (West Yorkshire)-1 - West Yorkshire

Lovely walk from Walton to Haw Park using Trans-Pennine Trail.

Around Newmillerdam ( Download : PDF )

2.92mi +121ft -118ft 1h25 Easy
Starting point in Crigglestone - West Yorkshire

Easy walk around the Newmillerdam and Bushcliff Wood.

The Newmillerdam and Chapelthorpe ( Download : PDF )

5.04mi +207ft -226ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Crigglestone - West Yorkshire

Easy walk around the Newmillerdam and Chapelthorpe.

Henswmorth Bypass to Anglers Country Park ( Download : PDF )

6.71mi +187ft -171ft 3h15 Easy
Starting point in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe - West Yorkshire

Easy walk from Henswmorth Bypass to Anglers Country Park using mostly Wakefield Way.

Around Ackworth and Hessle ( Download : PDF )

4.02mi +131ft -154ft 2h00 Easy
Starting point in Ackworth - West Yorkshire

A circular walk around Ackworth. You'll pass The Dando Way, Brackenhill Quarries, Constitution Hill, Hessle Hall and Water Mill.

From Heath to Goosehill, Kirkthorpe and back ( Download : PDF )

3.61mi +144ft -138ft 1h45 Easy
Starting point in Warmfield cum Heath - West Yorkshire

This walk start at the large common at Heath, then take you along footpath and bridleways to the smaller commons at Warmfields, Goosehill and Kirkthorp where you can discover the hidden gems such as pond at Goosehill or the village stocks, last used in the 1860's, at Kirkthorp.

Pugneys Country Park to Sandal Castle ( Download : PDF )

3.27mi +131ft -115ft 1h35 Easy
Starting point in Crigglestone - West Yorkshire

A circular walk in Pugneys Country Park and around Sandal Castle.

Pugneys Country Park & Sandal Castle ( Download : PDF )

2.46mi +98ft -98ft 1h15 Easy
Starting point in Crigglestone - West Yorkshire

A circular walk in Pugneys Country Park to the Sandal Castle and back passing on the other side of the lake.

Featherstone Library to the Sports Field ( Download : PDF )

1.13mi +23ft -23ft 0h30 Easy
Starting point in Featherstone (West Yorkshire) - West Yorkshire

A quick and lovely walk to (re)discover Featherstone.

Featherstone Library to Purston Park ( Download : PDF )

1.45mi +43ft -43ft 0h40 Easy
Starting point in Featherstone (West Yorkshire) - West Yorkshire

A short and easy circular walk from Featherstone Library.

Featherstone Library to Old Town Hall ( Download : PDF )

1.08mi +20ft -20ft 0h30 Easy
Starting point in Featherstone (West Yorkshire) - West Yorkshire

A short walk around a playing field in Featherstone.

Featherstone Library ( Download : PDF )

2.03mi +33ft -33ft 1h00 Easy
Starting point in Featherstone (West Yorkshire) - West Yorkshire

A short and easy circular walk around Featherstone Library.

Purston Park to Castle Syke Hill ( Download : PDF )

2.98mi +108ft -92ft 1h30 Easy
Starting point in Featherstone (West Yorkshire) - West Yorkshire

Lovely walk from Purston Park to Castle Syke Hill.

Circular Walk from Kirkgate Train Station ( Download : PDF )

1.5mi +20ft -20ft 0h45 Easy
Starting point in West Yorkshire

A circular and easy walk mainly along River Calder.

St Swithuns to Kirkthorpe ( Download : PDF )

3.56mi +135ft -121ft 1h45 Easy
Starting point in West Yorkshire

A moderately difficult circular walk round The Half Moon Ox-Bow Lake.

St Swithuns to Broadreach Lock ( Download : PDF )

1.93mi +92ft -92ft 1h00 Easy
Starting point in West Yorkshire

An easy circular walk, mainly all-weather footpaths together with some field walking.

St George’s Centre to the Lupset Pub ( Download : PDF )

1.14mi +75ft -75ft 0h35 Easy
Starting point in West Yorkshire

A circular walk from St George’s Centre passing by Mormon Church.

St George’s Centre to Airedale Heights ( Download : PDF )

1.1mi +62ft -62ft 0h35 Easy
Starting point in West Yorkshire

A circular walk with superb panoramic views from the top of the hill.

The Stanley Ferry Pub to Southern Wahslands Reserve ( Download : PDF )

2.75mi +13ft -13ft 1h15 Easy
Starting point in West Yorkshire

A walk in Southern Washlands Nature Reserve with its lakes, beautiful trees, wildlife and excellent views of the River Calder.

The Stanley Ferry Pub to Stanley Marsh Nature Reserve ( Download : PDF )

2.4mi +23ft -23ft 1h05 Easy
Starting point in West Yorkshire

The Stanley Marsh Nature Reserve is small but contains a wide variety of habitats and can be enjoyed in any season of the year.

The Stanley Ferry Pub to Park Hill ( Download : PDF )

1.99mi +39ft -39ft 0h55 Easy
Starting point in West Yorkshire

Nice walk along Aire and Calder Navigation and Park Hill.

From Pinderfields Hospital to Newton Hill ( Download : PDF )

1.72mi +148ft -148ft 0h55 Easy
Starting point in West Yorkshire

A circular walk around Pinderfields Hospital passing by hill and golf course.

New Southgate Surgery to Newton Hill ( Download : PDF )

2.04mi +72ft -72ft 1h00 Easy
Starting point in West Yorkshire

A moderately difficult walk, mainly on good field side footpaths together with some roadside walking.

Newton Bar Depot to Wrenthorpe Park ( Download : PDF )

1.85mi +72ft -98ft 0h55 Easy
Starting point in West Yorkshire

A circular walk passing by Red Hall and Wrenthorpe Park.

Pontefract to Thorpe Audlin ( Download : PDF )

7.57mi +154ft -246ft 3h35 Easy
Starting point in West Yorkshire

From Pontefract to Thorpe Audlin using mostly the Wakefield Way.