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We’ve launched the Wakefield Year of Walking to encourage everyone to become healthier and more active by walking. Walking is one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become fit. It’s simple, free and ideal for all ages and abilities. Why not simply walk to school, the shops, to work, or step outside and explore the wonderful parks and greenspace the district has to offer or take the family to one of our story trails at Pugneys Country Park, Anglers Country Park or Newmillerdam Country Park.
To find out more about the different walks and events happening throughout the year or find places to walk near you, check out: www.wakefield.gov.uk/yearofwalkingYou can filter the list of activities based on location, difficulty and distance, whether they are suitable for all the family, whether the route is suitable for people with disabilities or whether there is a cost for hiring equipment such as a running buggy.
You don’t need to join one of our organised walks to get going - there are plenty of places you can begin your Year of Walking!
Download our app and begin your 500 mile challenge As part of our Year of Walking you can now download our FREE Aspire Health app and join our 500 miles walking challenge. The Aspire Health app is available in the App Store and Google Play store.
By downloading the Aspire Health app, you can sign up to the ‘500 miles challenge’ and track your steps against other people on the leader board.
There’s monthly prizes, a calendar of events, hints and tips, new challenges and events will also be added throughout the year.
More Active, More OftenWe should all be aiming to build up to 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. Moderate activities include anything that makes you breathe more heavily and feel slightly warmer than normal.
Most importantly you should still be able to talk. Health walks are a great way of helping you to achieve this goal and become more active more often.
What are Health Walks?Wakefield Health Walks are regular, short walks that last between 20 minutes to 2 hours and are aimed at people of all abilities and fitness levels. Each walk is led by at least one trained walk leader as part of the National Walking for Health Scheme.
Health walks are FREE and there is no need to book. All walks are non-smoking and please check before bringing along dogs. You don’t need any fancy walking gear, just sensible footwear and clothing suited to the weather conditions.
Health Walks
♥ Guide to heart rating
♥ 20 - 30mins ♥♥ 30mins - 1hr ♥♥♥ 1hr - 1hr 30mins ♥♥♥♥ 1hr 30mins+
Day Heart Rating Location Time FrequencyMonday ♥+ ♥♥
+ ♥♥♥Horbury,The Cluntergate Centre, Cluntergate, Horbury, WF4 5DA.Please note this group do not meet on Bank Holiday Mondays.
10am Weekly
Monday ♥♥ + ♥♥♥ Kettlethorpe, Standbridge Lane Community Centre, Standbridge Lane, Kettlethorpe, Wakefield, WF2 7NP. Please note this group do not meet on Bank Holiday Mondays.
2.15pm Weekly
Monday ♥♥ Glasshoughton, Glasshoughton Centre, Leeds Road, Castleford, WF10 4PF. Please check with the Centre prior to joining as this group occasionally walk out of the area.Please note this group do not meet on Bank Holiday Mondays.
10.30am Weekly
Monday ♥♥ Altofts, Methodist Church, Ship Corner, Altofts, WF6
12 noon Weekly
Monday ♥♥♥ Hemsworth, Hemsworth Library, Market Street, Hemsworth, WF9 4JY Please note this group do not meet on Bank Holiday Mondays.
9.50am Weekly
Tuesday ♥♥♥ Eastmoor, St Swithuns Community Centre, Arncliffe Road, Wakefield, WF1 4RW. Please note this group do not meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month
10.15am Weekly
Tuesday ♥♥♥ New Southgate Surgery, Car Park,Buxton Place (off Leeds Road), Wakefield, WF1 3JQ. Meet at 9.45am for a 10.00am start. Walk approximately 3-4 miles 9.45am Weekly.
9.45am Weekly
Day Heart Rating Location Time FrequencyTuesday ♥ ♥♥♥ Crofton Community Centre, Middle
Lane, Crofton, WF4 1LB. The group always stop during the walk for refreshments and a comfort break.Aug 6, 20, Sept 3, 17, Oct 1, 15, 29, Nov 12, 26, Dec 10, Jan 7, 21, Feb 4, 18, Mar 3, 17, 31, Apr 14, 28
12 noon Fortnightly
Wednesday ♥♥ Havercroft & Ryhill Community Learning Centre, Off Mulberry Avenue, Havercroft, WF4 2BD.Aug 14, 28, Sept 11, 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18, Jan 15, 29, Feb 12, 26, Mar 11, 25, Apr 8, 22
10.30am Fortnightly
Thursday ♥♥♥ Ferrybridge Community Centre, The Square, Ferrybridge, WF11 8PQ. Please check prior to joining as this group occasionally walk out of the area.Aug 1, 15, 29, Sept 12, 26, Oct 10, 24, Nov 7, 21, Dec 5, 19, Jan 2, 16, 30, Feb 13, 27, Mar 12, 26, Apr 9, 23
10am Fortnightly
Thursday ♥♥♥ Knottingley Health Walk, 25 Marine Villa Road, Knottingley, WF11 8ER. Meet in the car park at Morrisons Supermarket. Please check prior to joining as this group occasionally walk out of area.Aug 8, 22, Sept 5, 19, Oct 3, 17, 31, Nov 14, 28, Dec 12, Jan 9, 23, Feb 6, 20, Mar 5, 19, Apr 2, 16, 30
10am Fortnightly
Thursday ♥♥ Kinsley & Fitzwilliam Community Centre, Wakefield Road, Kinsley, WF9 5BP
10am Weekly
Thursday ♥♥ Nostell, Car Park, Doncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield, WF4 1QE(collect a car parking pass from Walk Leader)
10.10am Weekly
Health Walks
Day Heart Rating Location Time FrequencyThursday ♥ ♥♥♥ Walton Social Club, Shay Lane,
Walton, WF2 6LA. The group always stop during the walk for refreshments and a comfort break.Aug 1, 15, 29, Sept 12, 26, Oct 10, 24, Nov 7, 21, Dec 5, 19, Jan 2, 16, 30, Feb 13, 27, Mar 12, 26, Apr 9, 23
10am Fortnightly
Thursday ♥ ♥ St Georges Community Centre, Broadway, Lupset, Wakefield, WF2 8AA
10am Weekly
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Normanton, The Well Project Building in Haw Hill Park, Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 2HB.Walk approximately 2-3 miles.All abilities catered for.
10am Weekly
Friday ♥+ ♥♥+ ♥♥♥
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Lock Lane, Sports Centre, Castleford, WF10 2JU. Please check with Lock Lane Sports Centre prior to joining as this group occasionally walk out of the area.Please note this group do not meet on Good Friday.
10am Weekly
Friday ♥ ♥ Nostell, Car Park, Doncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield, WF4 1QE(collect a car parking pass from Walk Leader)
10.10am Weekly
Friday ♥ ♥♥♥ Chequerfield, St Mary’s Community Centre, The Circle, Chequerfield, Pontefract, WF8 2AY. Please check prior to joining as this group occasionally walk out of the area.Aug 9, 23, Sept 6, 20, Oct 4, 18, Nov 1, 15, 29, Dec 13, Jan 10, 24, Feb 7, 21, Mar 6, 20, Apr 3, 17
10.30am Fortnightly
Day Location Meet point Time FrequencyMonday Ackworth Rustic Arms, Long Lane, Ackworth,
Pontefract, WF7 7EZ. Meet in the car park.1pm Weekly
Monday Thornes Thornes Park Stadium, Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8TY.Meet in the reception area.
1.30pm Weekly
Tuesday Castleford Savile Park, Lumley Street, Castleford, WF10 5LY. Meet in the Cricket Club car park.
9.30am Weekly
Tuesday Nostell Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield,WF4 1QE. Meet at The Stables/Courtyard (parking charges apply).
9.45am Weekly
Wednesday Pontefract Pontefract Park, Park Side, Pontefract, WF8 4RD.Meet in the main car park opposite the playground inside the Racecourse.
1.30pm Weekly
Thursday Walton Walton Colliery Nature Park, Wakefield, WF2 6NB. Meet in the car park.
9.30am Weekly
Thursday Upton Upton Library, Waggon Lane, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1JS.
10am Weekly
Thursday Pugneys Pugneys Country Park,Asdale Road, Denby Dale Road,Wakefield, WF2 7EQ. (parking charges apply)
1.30pm Weekly
Friday Newmillerdam Newmillerdam Country Park, Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6QQ.Meet in the main car park (parking charges apply).
1pm Weekly
Health Walks Nordic Walks
What is Nordic Walking? Nordic Walking is one of the best cardiovascular and toning exercises there is.It’s like cross country skiing without the skis or the snow.All equipment is provided and the walks are suitablefor all ages and abilities - all you need issensible footwear and outdoorclothing. Walks are FREE, follow variousroutes and last approximately 1 hour.
Castleford Heritage TrustCome along and join our PLODDERSHeritage Walking Group 2-3 Miles
19 August 10.30am-1.30pmFairburn Ings riverside trail
23 Sept 10.30am-1.30pmBretton Estate Yorkshire Sculpture Park
At Queens Mill, Aire Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 1JL
01977 556741 for more details
About ArtwalkYou’re invited to discover Wakefield’s best-kept secret! We host six bi-monthly free events across the city (5pm - late) featuring exhibitions, live music, performances, poetry, and so much more. Now we’re offering a healthy walk coinciding with our spring and summer Artwalks, exploring the City Centre.
Upcoming Artwalk for health dates:
Wednesday 25 September 2019, 6pm-7pm
Wednesday 25 March 2020, 6pm-7pm
Start at: The Hepworth Wakefield
Finish: at The Art House
Arrive early to enjoy the exhibitions at The Hepworth Wakefield; the gallery and The Hepworth Cafe are open 10am-7pm on these dates.
Suitable for all ages. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.
No dogs.
Find out more by visiting www.artwalk.org.uk
Mindful MoversJoin our freeRUN, WALK &TALK groupin Thornes Park, Wakefield.
We cover a variety of running and walking distances based on the ability of the group and no-one is ever left behind.
Friday mornings 10am-11am
@MMrunwalktalk
Open CountryOpen Country is a charity that enables people with disabilities to access the countryside
through activities, advice, information and training.
Every Thursday throughout the year, the ‘Wild about Wakefield’ outreach project run a Wildlife Walking Group for adults with learning disabilities and/or sensory impairments.
With minibus provision and volunteer assistance, they go out for the full day getting to know the local countryside on foot. They also run tandem cycling, wheelchair outings and conservation projects around the district.
For more information,contact Project Officer Ella Dixon on 07426 716677 or email [email protected] www.opencountry.org.uk/wakefield-project
Short Walks
Short Walking Routes If you are looking for ideas of where to go walking in Wakefield, we offer a number of walking routes around the district to help you get active. Whether you want a walk at lunchtime or a longer leisure route, the link below will give you a few inspirational ideas. www.wakefield.gov.uk/shortwalkingroutes
Buggy Walks
Mum-led walks (Walking for Health qualified) are an amazing way to fit exercise into your weekly routine. Whether your baby is in a pushchair or carrier (sling) they offer the chance to socialise and chat with other mums and build up your fitness.
MondaysHolmfield Arms weekly walk @ 9.45am
Denby Dale Road, Wakefield WF2 8DY.Meet at the Holmfield Pub lower car park inside Thornes Park.
Buggy hireDon’t want to get your buggy muddy or don’t think it will survive a regular walk?Buggies designed for walking and running activities are available to hire for only £2.50 per hour
Available from:
• Pugneys Country Park• Thornes Park Stadium• Anglers Country Park• Featherstone Sports Complex• Nostell Priory
Short Walks
Story TrailsStory trails are a way to inspire families to go out walking and enjoy reading stories together. This can help to help build children’s interest in reading while encouraging a healthy outdoor activity for both children and their grown-ups. Story trails are a fun educational activity that use words, images and sculptures from some of your children’s favourite books. Story trails combine the pleasures and wonder of children’s books with the benefits of walking as a family in the great outdoors!
Room on the BroomThe unique Room on the Broom Adventure Trail at Anglers Country Parkhas activities that provide a fun outdoor experience for all the family!Activity packs can be purchased from the Visitor Centre for £2.
From the centre you’ll follow the trail, find sculptures, look for animal footprints, trace rubbings and have fun doing activities along the way. The trail is a circular route around the lake and is accessible by foot, cycle, buggy or wheelchair.
Gnome RoamCome along to Newmillerdam Country Park and help Gnome Tony find his gnome friends and the bear that has scared them all away!
Enjoy a scenic walk exploring the country park, find the sculptures and complete the activities and challenges as you go.
The trail is suitable for all ages and accessible for buggies and most wheelchairs, as there are some slopes on the route.
Pick up your free leaflet from the dispensers in the car park.
Blown Away Pugneys Country Park is ready to blow you away, with the fantastic new book and story trail around the lake.
Come and read the book, then see where your journey will take you. You can go look out for grandmas washing, and help the boy find his kite.
The Blown Away book is available to purchase atPugneys Country Park.
© 2019 J Donaldson/A Scheffler
The Wakefield WayThe Wakefield Way is a 70 mile walk around the rural boundary of Wakefield which 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.
The Wakefield Way is split into 11 walks and can be walked in a number of stages of varying length with start and end points accessible by public transport.
Sections may be split or added together to suit the individual walker.
The walks can be done in any order and in either direction.
The maps can be downloaded here: ramblersyorkshire.org/wakefield-way/
Short Walks Longer Walking Routes
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The Wakefi eld Way is a 70 mile, waymarked walking route around the Wakefi eld Metropolitan District and covers a wide variety of landscapes. The route is divided into 11 sections of varying length with start and end points accessible by public transport.
Sections may be split or added together to suit the individual walker. The walks can be done in any order and in either direction but these leafl ets start at Anglers Country Park and follow a clockwise direction.
The use of Ordnance Survey Explorer maps is recommended in conjunction with the leafl ets, the map number is quoted on each page.
For bus and train information contact Metro on 0113 245 7676 between 7am and 10pm or www.wymetro.com
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The Ramblers’ Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England, Scotland and Wales. Company registration No 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales – No 1093577. Registered offi ce: 2nd fl oor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW. Should you encounter any problems please report these to the local authority 03458 506506
Photos kindly provided by Yorkshire Sculpture Park: Barbara Hepworth The Family Of Man 1970 Lent by the Hepworth Estate ©Bowness-Hepworth estate, photo © Jonty Wilde; Ai Weiwei Iron Tree 2013, private collection courtesy YSP, photo © Jonty Wilde; YSP Centre at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, courtesy-YSP, photo © Marc Atkins
This leafl et was created in 2018
Key:
Bus stop Parking Railway station+ Church FP Footpath Country park Golf course Telecoms
Follow the Countryside Code:
• Leave gates & property as you fi nd them• Take your litter home• Keep dogs under eff ective control, on a lead near livestock – clean up
after your dog• Keep to the waymarked rights of way, especially across farmland• Leave farm animals alone, do not feed them• Wear suitable footwear and clothing
Wakefi eld Way Road
Adjoining footpath Motorway Water
Post Office
WF4 2NASE 351 131Notton
Newmillerdam CountryPark
Wakefield Golf Course
SE 332 159
Gallows Hill
WaltonSE 351 167
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Rose Farm
BarnsleyCanal
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Haw Park Wood
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WAKEFIELD WAY - WALK 1 ANGLERS COUNTRY PARK TO NOTTON - 6.23 MILES (10.03KM)To reach Anglers Country Park by public transport, alight at Wintersett village. Continue along the main street to a footpath on the right. Proceed to the lake and turn left. Walk to the end and continue along the path to reach the Visitors Centre and car park.
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From the car park walk to the road and turn right. Continue down this tarmac track to Haw Park Wood. Enter the wood and take the right path signposted Walton North Trans-Pennine Trail. Turn left at the fi rst track through the woods, 25 metres before the wall and gate of Walton Park Estate. Continue along this woodland track to a large open space where six tracks converge. Take the second right (signposted TPT-horses Walton North). Turn left at the second track through the wood, 170 metres from the clearing. Continue along this track bearing right at each fork to reach an open fi eld. On reaching the fi eld fence turn left to the old Barnsley Canal. Cross a wooden footbridge and turn right to walk along the towpath. After passing under a high stone bridge, double back up the embankment along a path signposted to Anglers Country Park. At the end turn right and continue along the unmade road.
After the road bends right, and becomes tarmac, and before reaching Walton, take the next signposted footpath on the left to Rose Farm. Follow the path to the end of the farm buildings, go left and cross the stile. Follow the route diagonally across the fi elds to the left extremity of the trees ahead. Continue along the footpath to Common Lane in Walton. Cross the road and turn right for about 200 metres, to a wall stile on your left. Follow this path towards a telecommunications mast on the skyline.
From the mast you emerge into Chevet Lane. Cross over the road and go left for about 90 metres to a wall stile on your right. Cross into an open fi eld and continue to the golf course (Wakefi eld Golf Club). Cross the golf course with care to reach an enclosed path with high wooden fencing at the entrance. Continue along the hedged path to the end and the houses of Newmillerdam. Bear left, then right to descend steeply downhill to the lake and country park.
Walk along the length of the lake on either side and through the woodland to the very end of the park. Finish at the top left hand corner where you pass through a kissing gate into an open fi eld. Head straight across the fi eld and cross the beck by a stone footbridge, then turn left along its bank. About 100 metres short of some power lines, turn right up the hillside. At the trees, bear left along the path, which soon swings right over an old stone bridge. Follow the path through the middle of the fi eld to a left path which takes you to Notton. Continue on the path which crosses behind the houses to reach a minor road. Turn right, then left at the T-junction to reach Notton village green.
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WALKS 4-6 Horbury Bridge to Castleford
THE WAKEFIELD WAY
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Notton
Anglers CountryPark
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Horbury
Kirkhamgate
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The Wakefi eld Way is a 70 mile, waymarked walking route around the Wakefi eld Metropolitan District and covers a wide variety of landscapes. The route is divided into 11 sections of varying length with start and end points accessible by public transport.
Sections may be split or added together to suit the individual walker. The walks can be done in any order and in either direction but these leafl ets start at Anglers Country Park and follow a clockwise direction.
The use of Ordnance Survey Explorer maps is recommended in conjunction with the leafl ets, the map number is quoted on each page.
For bus and train information contact Metro on 0113 245 7676 between 7am and 10pm or www.wymetro.com
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Bus stop Parking Railway station+ Church FP Footpath Country park Golf course Telecoms
Follow the Countryside Code:
• Leave gates & property as you fi nd them• Take your litter home• Keep dogs under eff ective control, on a lead near livestock – clean up
after your dog• Keep to the waymarked rights of way, especially across farmland• Leave farm animals alone, do not feed them• Wear suitable footwear and clothing
The Ramblers’ Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England, Scotland and Wales. Company registration No 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales – No 1093577. Registered offi ce: 2nd fl oor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW. Should you encounter any problems please report these to the local authority 03458 506506
This leafl et was created in 2018
Wakefi eld Way Road
Adjoining footpath Motorway Water
WAKEFIELD WAY - WALK 4HORBURY BRIDGE TO KIRKHAMGATE - DISTANCE 5.47 MILES (9.61KM)Start the walk at Horbury Bridge GR SE 280 179 on the A642 opposite the Bingley Arms PH.
Visit the Area website www.ramblersyorkshire.org OS Explorer map 278 Sheffi eld and Barnsley 289 Leeds
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Follow the towpath of the Calder & Hebble Navigation to a right hand path (about a mile) after two locks, a house and a small bridge (here joining the Kirklees Way). Follow the path round to a footbridge and roadway. Turn left along it (50 metres), to pass through a factory site. Keep to the designated narrow footway along the right hand edge until you reach the far end of the factory next to the car park, with a kissing gate by a large metal gate.
Keep forward along the track over fi elds to reach the high fence of the Dewsbury Waste Water Treatment Works. Keep to the right of the fence, along the fi eld edge, and then uphill. Continue along the path to go through a kissing gate on the left, then follow the path which bears right immediately. When the path reaches a clear fork, turn left and walk back 45 degrees along a wide track. Continue on this track all the way down to Pildacre Mill Beck. (Can be boggy).
Cross the beck and continue to the top and turn right at a row of trees. Follow the path with the beck on your left. until you are at the top of the fi eld.
Turn right with the path, and continue along the line of a former railway which is now the Dewsbury-Ossett Greenway. Continue along the tarmac cycle path to a grassy knoll with benches and proceed left up the footpath to Pildacre Lane car park.
At the road, cross over and turn right along the footway. Turn left at Love Lane. When the main street turns right, take the left fork along a short stretch of tarmac road, which leads into a hedged footpath. When this ends, keep forward for a few metres, then take the fi rst street on the right (Holmfi eld). At the end keep forward along a ginnel which leads to the B6128. Cross over and turn left along the footway. Follow it all the way to a major roundabout. Walk anti clockwise round the roundabout and take second right into Hillcrest Avenue. Follow this road to the end and turn left to cross over the A638 on the road bridge. Continue along the road into Gawthorpe, and the maypole.
Turn right along the main street and continue all the way through the village. The road becomes a track. Continue to the end and under the M1. At the T junction turn left along Batley road or take a bus to Wakefi eld.
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Castleford
Pontefract
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THE WAKEFIELD WAYThe Wakefi eld Way is a 70 mile, waymarked walking route around the Wakefi eld Metropolitan District and covers a wide variety of landscapes. The route is divided into 11 sections of varying length with start and end points accessible by public transport.
Sections may be split or added together to suit the individual walker. The walks can be done in any order and in either direction but these leafl ets start at Anglers Country Park and follow a clockwise direction.
The use of Ordnance Survey Explorer maps is recommended in conjunction with the leafl ets, the map number is quoted on each page.
For bus and train information contact Metro on 0113 245 7676 between 7am and 10pm or www.wymetro.com
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Key:
Bus stop Parking Railway station+ Church FP Footpath Country park Golf course Telecoms
Follow the Countryside Code:
• Leave gates & property as you fi nd them• Take your litter home• Keep dogs under eff ective control, on a lead near livestock – clean up
after your dog• Keep to the waymarked rights of way, especially across farmland• Leave farm animals alone, do not feed them• Wear suitable footwear and clothing
The Ramblers’ Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England, Scotland and Wales. Company registration No 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales – No 1093577. Registered offi ce: 2nd fl oor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW. Should you encounter any problems please report these to the local authority 03458 506506
This leafl et was created in 2018
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WAKEFIELD WAY - WALK 7 CASTLEFORD TO PONTEFRACT - DISTANCE 3.59 MILES (5.76KM)From Castleford Bus Station proceed along Albion Street, then right into Carlton Street. Turn right through arches in the row of shops (Powell Street) and walk forward along the paved way to the railway station to start the walk.
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Continue along the wide metalled drive (this was once the main entrance to the course) to emerge by traffi c lights at the junction of Park Lane and the main A639 road. Cross the A639 dual carriageway at the pelican crossing and turn right over the railway line at Tanshelf Station (Pontefract Line trains). Turn left at Stuart Road, signed Bus Station. Turn right between Morrisons and Tesco supermarkets and follow the road to the left past Morrisons to a T-junction. Turn left and
cross the road at traffi c lights. Turn left again and the bus station is on the right.
From Castleford Railway Station go through the underpass under the railway. Walk straight up the street, Beancroft Road, which becomes Barnes Road. Shortly after passing a small park on the left, the road climbs to a T-junction by Asda supermarket. Cross over the road ahead and turn right. Immediately after the level crossing at Cutsyke Junction, turn left along a road through industrial units.
When this road turns right, continue ahead between the wooden fences and bear right along the gravel path to the left of houses, emerging at the road by the green bridleway sign. Cross the road and descend the tarmac bridleway to the entrance to Al Storage. Here, stay on the minor road, with the beck on the right, passing Rose Cottage and round a metal barrier. Follow the path, initially with high metal fence on left. Keep on this main path, ignoring side paths. Bear right with the Motorpoint embankment on your left on the ascending track to cross the M62. On the other side, turn left and keep left at the fork, keeping parallel to the motorway.
After a time, the track bends right away from the motorway, but shortly turns left again at a 3way waymark sign. At the far end of a wood, after passing through the metal barrier, turn sharp right on a track that follows the outside rails of Pontefract racecourse. Keep on this track which leads behind the grandstand and comes to a main access road to the grandstand. Here the walk turns right along a tarmac road (but if you cross straight over it and follow the rails you will reach the access road to the car park with toilets and, a little further on, the boating lake).
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THE WAKEFIELD WAYThe Wakefi eld Way is a 70 mile, waymarked walking route around the Wakefi eld Metropolitan District and covers a wide variety of landscapes. The route is divided into 11 sections of varying length with start and end points accessible by public transport.
Sections may be split or added together to suit the individual walker. The walks can be done in any order and in either direction but these leafl ets start at Anglers Country Park and follow a clockwise direction.
The use of Ordnance Survey Explorer maps is recommended in conjunction with the leafl ets, the map number is quoted on each page.
For bus and train information contact Metro on 0113 245 7676 between 7am and 10pm or www.wymetro.com
Key:
Bus stop Parking Railway station+ Church FP Footpath Country park Golf course Telecoms
Follow the Countryside Code:
• Leave gates & property as you fi nd them• Take your litter home• Keep dogs under eff ective control, on a lead near livestock – clean up
after your dog• Keep to the waymarked rights of way, especially across farmland• Leave farm animals alone, do not feed them• Wear suitable footwear and clothing
The Ramblers’ Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England, Scotland and Wales. Company registration No 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales – No 1093577. Registered offi ce: 2nd fl oor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW. Should you encounter any problems please report these to the local authority 03458 506506
This leafl et was created in 2018
Wakefi eld Way Road
Adjoining footpath Motorway
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WAKEFIELD WAY - WALK 10 SOUTH ELMSALL TO HEMSWORTH BYPASS - DISTANCE 7.14 MILES (11.5KM) Start at South Elmsall Station (WF9 2SF)
Visit the Area website www.ramblersyorkshire.org OS Explorer map 278 Sheffi eld and Barnsley
Go through the car park and before the end of the platforms turn right down a gravel track for 100m. When the track turns left bear right and go over a small bridge. Go straight on down the street to the main road. Cross and turn left, take the next right up Rowley Lane.
At the top of the lane turn right into Frickley Country Park and keep left. After 50m bear right up the hill keeping the football pitches on your right. At a junction of paths keep straight on following the tarmac path as it bends left, right and left again. At a fork take the lefthand gravel path. Follow this contour path but turn right at the fi rst waymarker post. Follow this path passing an information board on your right and turn right at a T junction. After 10m turn right again to an obelisk. This is the start of the ‘Timeline for Frickley Colliery’ which gives the position of the shafts and the disposition of the coal seams underground. Follow the timeline to the second obelisk, go past it and bear right at a fork. Follow this path and go through a squeeze stile. Turn left soon turning right to go under the railway.
Turn left following a path parallel to the railway soon bearing right to the left of an electricity pylon. At a track turn left going round a metal gate and over a field. At the next field keep the hedge on your left until you see a fence with a stile. Keep straight on crossing 4 stiles and eventually turn right along a track with Wink House to your right. Go past a metal gate and at a five way junction keep straight on. Where another path crosses turn right keeping the hedge to your right eventually crossing a field into a wood. On exiting the wood keep Howell House to your right, go up the wooden steps and across the field to the edge of Howell Wood. Turn left and at the road turn right. Keep right at the next road and continue to Burntwood Hall. Just past Burntwood Hall take a footpath forking off to the right and continue forward with a hedge on your right until you reach the entrance to Howell Wood car park.
Take the access road out of the wood and turn left at a T junction. Take the next right and then left onto a track before the kennels. The track soon becomes a path, follow this for approx. 1 mile to the road. Turn left and follow the footway to Hague Hall roundabout (WF9 4DG). Go straight on towards Hemsworth for buses.
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OrienteeringOrienteering is a challenging outdoor adventure sport that exercises both the mind and the body. The aim is to navigate between control points marked on an orienteering map and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time. This is a sport for the whole family, young and old, as you can run, walk or jog the course and progress at your own speed.
Newmillerdam Country Park The permanent orienteering course has been developed in the woodlands to give you a chance to try a non-competitive form of this exciting sport, using your map reading skills to navigate around a series of markers.
• Download Newmillerdam instructions and map at: www.wakefield.gov.uk/orienteering
Maps (hard copies) are available from the visitor centre at Anglers Country Park for a small contribution.
The local club East Pennine Orienteering Club organise regular events to suit all ability levels.
Wakefield Walking Club Wakefield Walking Club was established in 1971 and is affiliated to the Ramblers Association with currently over 200 members. The Club welcomes new walkers and all members are always supportive and friendly. Newcomers can try out a couple of walks before committing to join the Club.
Membership costs £5 per year and brings a host of benefits including:
• A choice of two walks every Wednesday - a 5 mile walk (around 2 hours) and a longer 10-12 mile walk.
• A choice of three walks every Saturday - C walks are 8 miles, B walks are 10 miles and A walks are a more challenging 12-15 miles.
• 5 mile evening walks in July and August.
• Occasional walks to include dogs; dogs are not allowed on any other walks.
• Two coach day trips every year to areas a little further away, offering 3 walks to choose from.
• Occasional social activities.
• Discounts to certain stores for members eg. Cotswolds.
• A newsletter every 4 months to keep you up to date.
• Getting together with like-minded people and keeping active and healthy.
You can visit our website www.wakefieldwalkingclub.org.uk to look at our current walks programme to get an idea of the places where we walk.
If you are interested please call Clare Macdonald, Club Secretary, on 07808 882144 or via email [email protected]
Canal WalksOver half the UK population lives within five miles of a canal or river.
A simple step onto the towpath and you’re a whole world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The perfect place to take a deep breath, shrug off the noise and enjoy a rejuvenating walk.
Waking along local canals is a great way to de-stress and is a good way to work off the calories.
To discover the 2000 miles of canal towpaths visit:
canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/walking/walking-routes
Wakefield and District Ramblers GroupOur groups help local people enjoy walking and protect the places we all love to walk. Most groups organise regular walks led by local experts – a great way to get outside, make new friends and discover how walking boosts your health and happiness. You’re very welcome to try walking with us, or to get involved in looking after paths and green spaces and opening up new places to explore.
Wakefield and District Ramblers aim to offer at least one walk per week throughout the year, ranging from 4 to 10 miles, everyone is welcome so please feel free to join us on any of our walks.
For more information visit: www.ramblersyorkshire.org/
Longer Walking Routes
Contact UsFor further copies of this leaflet and more information on walking activities in the Wakefield district please contact us:
www.wakefield.gov.uk/walking
01924 307348
If you would like a copy of this leaflet in large print or another language please contact the Health Improvement Team using any of the above contact methods.
Please note many of the walks contained in this booklet are organised and delivered by voluntary groups or third sector organisations who are not affiliated to Wakefield Council.
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