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2019-2020
Health Walks
More Active, More Often
We 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
We’ve launched the Wakefield Year of Walking to encourage everyone to feel slightly warmer than normal.
become healthier and more active by walking. Walking is one of the easiest
Most importantly you should still be able to talk. Health walks are a great way of helping
ways to get more active, lose weight and become fit. It’s simple, free and ideal
you to achieve this goal and become more active more often.
for all ages and abilities.
Why not simply walk to school, the shops, to work, or step outside and explore the What are Health Walks?
wonderful parks and greenspace the district has to offer or take the family to one
Wakefield Health Walks are regular, short walks that last between 20 minutes to 2 hours
of our story trails at Pugneys Country Park, Anglers Country Park or Newmillerdam
and are aimed at people of all abilities and fitness levels. Each walk is led by at least
Country Park.
one trained walk leader a part of the National Walking for Health Scheme.
To find out more about the different walks and events happening throughout the
year or find places to walk near you, check out: Health walks are FREE and there is no need to book. All walks are non-smoking and
www.wakefield.gov.uk/yearofwalking please check before bringing along dogs. You don’t need any fancy walking gear, just
sensible footwear and clothing suited to the weather conditions.
You 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
♥ Guide to heart rating
places you can begin your Year of Walking! ♥ 20 - 30mins
♥♥ 30mins - 1hr
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
♥♥♥ 1hr - 1hr 30mins
and join our 500 miles walking challenge. The Aspire Health app is available in the ♥♥♥♥ 1hr 30mins+
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.
Health Walks
Day Heart Rating Location Time Frequency Day Heart Rating Location Time Frequency
Monday ♥+ ♥♥ Horbury,The Cluntergate Centre, 10am Weekly Tuesday ♥♥♥♥ Crofton Community Centre, Middle 12 noon Fortnightly
+ ♥♥♥ Cluntergate, Horbury, WF4 5DA. Lane, Crofton, WF4 1LB. The group
Please note this group do not meet on always stop during the walk for
Bank Holiday Mondays. refreshments and a comfort break.
Monday ♥ ♥ + ♥ ♥ ♥ Kettlethorpe, Standbridge Lane 2.15pm Weekly Aug 6, 20, Sept 3, 17, Oct 1, 15, 29,
Community Centre, Standbridge Lane, Nov 12, 26, Dec 10, Jan 7, 21, Feb 4, 18,
Kettlethorpe, Wakefield, WF2 7NP. Mar 3, 17, 31, Apr 14, 28
Please note this group do not meet on Wednesday ♥♥ Havercroft & Ryhill Community 10.30am Fortnightly
Bank Holiday Mondays. Learning Centre, Off Mulberry Avenue,
Monday ♥♥ Glasshoughton, Glasshoughton Centre, 10.30am Weekly Havercroft, WF4 2BD.
Leeds Road, Castleford, WF10 4PF. Aug 14, 28, Sept 11, 25, Oct 9, 23,
Please check with the Centre prior to Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18, Jan 15, 29,
Feb 12, 26, Mar 11, 25, Apr 8, 22
joining as this group occasionally walk
out of the area. Thursday ♥♥♥ Ferrybridge Community Centre, The 10am Fortnightly
Please note this group do not meet on Square, Ferrybridge, WF11 8PQ. Please
Bank Holiday Mondays. check prior to joining as this group
Monday Altofts, Methodist Church, Ship Corner, 12 noon Weekly occasionally walk out of the area.
♥♥ Aug 1, 15, 29, Sept 12, 26, Oct 10, 24,
Altofts, WF6
Nov 7, 21, Dec 5, 19, Jan 2, 16, 30,
Monday ♥♥♥ Hemsworth, Hemsworth Library, 9.50am Weekly Feb 13, 27, Mar 12, 26, Apr 9, 23
Market Street, Hemsworth, WF9 4JY 10am
Thursday ♥♥♥ Knottingley Health Walk, 25 Marine Fortnightly
Please note this group do not meet on
Bank Holiday Mondays. Villa Road, Knottingley, WF11 8ER.
Meet in the car park at Morrisons
Tuesday ♥♥♥ Eastmoor, St Swithuns Community 10.15am Weekly
Supermarket. Please check prior to
Centre, Arncliffe Road, Wakefield, WF1 joining as this group occasionally walk
4RW. Please note this group do not meet out of area.
on the 1st Tuesday of every month Aug 8, 22, Sept 5, 19, Oct 3, 17, 31,
Tuesday ♥♥♥ New Southgate Surgery, Car Park, 9.45am Weekly Nov 14, 28, Dec 12, Jan 9, 23, Feb 6, 20,
Buxton Place (off Leeds Road), Mar 5, 19, Apr 2, 16, 30
Wakefield, WF1 3JQ. Meet at 9.45am Thursday ♥♥ Kinsley & Fitzwilliam Community 10am Weekly
for a 10.00am start. Walk approximately Centre, Wakefield Road, Kinsley,
3-4 miles 9.45am Weekly. WF9 5BP
Thursday ♥♥ Nostell, Car Park, Doncaster Road, 10.10am Weekly
Nostell, near Wakefield, WF4 1QE
(collect a car parking pass from
Walk Leader)
Health Walks Nordic Walks
Day Heart Rating Location Time Frequency What is Nordic Walking?
Thursday ♥♥♥♥ Walton Social Club, Shay Lane, 10am Fortnightly Nordic Walking is one of the best cardiovascular and toning exercises there is.
Walton, WF2 6LA. The group always It’s like cross country skiing without the skis or the snow.
stop during the walk for refreshments All equipment is provided and the walks are suitable
and a comfort break. for all ages and abilities - all you need is
Aug 1, 15, 29, Sept 12, 26, Oct 10, 24, sensible footwear and outdoor
Nov 7, 21, Dec 5, 19, Jan 2, 16, 30, clothing. Walks are FREE, follow various
Feb 13, 27, Mar 12, 26, Apr 9, 23
routes and last approximately 1 hour.
Thursday ♥♥ St Georges Community Centre, 10am Weekly
Broadway, Lupset, Wakefield, WF2 8AA
Friday ♥+ ♥♥ Normanton, The Well Project Building 10am Weekly
+ ♥♥♥ in Haw Hill Park, Castleford Road,
Normanton, WF6 2HB. Day Location Meet point Time Frequency
+ ♥♥♥♥
Walk approximately 2-3 miles. Monday Ackworth Rustic Arms, Long Lane, Ackworth, 1pm Weekly
All abilities catered for. Pontefract, WF7 7EZ. Meet in the car park.
10am Weekly Monday Thornes Thornes Park Stadium, Horbury Road, 1.30pm Weekly
Friday ♥+ ♥♥ Lock Lane, Sports Centre, Castleford,
+ ♥♥♥ WF10 2JU. Please check with Lock Wakefield, WF2 8TY.
Lane Sports Centre prior to joining as Meet in the reception area.
+ ♥♥♥♥ Tuesday Castleford Savile Park, Lumley Street, Castleford, 9.30am Weekly
this group occasionally walk out of the
area. WF10 5LY. Meet in the Cricket Club car park.
Please note this group do not meet on Tuesday Nostell Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield, 9.45am Weekly
Good Friday. WF4 1QE. Meet at The Stables/
Friday Nostell, Car Park, Doncaster Road, 10.10am Weekly Courtyard (parking charges apply).
♥♥
Nostell, near Wakefield, WF4 1QE Wednesday Pontefract Pontefract Park, Park Side, Pontefract, 1.30pm Weekly
(collect a car parking pass from WF8 4RD.
Walk Leader) Meet in the main car park opposite the
playground inside the Racecourse.
Friday ♥♥♥♥ Chequerfield, St Mary’s Community 10.30am Fortnightly
Centre, The Circle, Chequerfield, Thursday Walton Walton Colliery Nature Park, Wakefield, 9.30am Weekly
Pontefract, WF8 2AY. Please check prior WF2 6NB. Meet in the car park.
to joining as this group occasionally Thursday Upton Upton Library, Waggon Lane, Upton, 10am Weekly
walk out of the area. Pontefract, WF9 1JS.
Aug 9, 23, Sept 6, 20, Oct 4, 18, Thursday Pugneys Pugneys Country Park, 1.30pm Weekly
Nov 1, 15, 29, Dec 13, Jan 10, 24, Asdale Road, Denby Dale Road,Wakefield,
Feb 7, 21, Mar 6, 20, Apr 3, 17 WF2 7EQ. (parking charges apply)
Friday Newmillerdam Newmillerdam Country Park, Barnsley 1pm Weekly
Road, Wakefield, WF2 6QQ.
Meet in the main car park (parking charges apply).
Short Walks
Mindful Movers
Join our free
About Artwalk RUN, WALK &TALK group
in Thornes Park, Wakefield.
You’re invited to discover Wakefield’s best-kept secret!
We cover a variety of running and walking
We host six bi-monthly free events across the city (5pm - late) featuring exhibitions,
distances based on the ability of the group
live music, performances, poetry, and so much more. Now we’re offering a healthy walk
and no-one is ever left behind.
coinciding with our spring and summer Artwalks, exploring the City Centre.
Friday mornings 10am-11am
Upcoming Artwalk for health dates:
@MMrunwalktalk
Wednesday 25 September 2019, 6pm-7pm
Wednesday 25 March 2020, 6pm-7pm Short Walking Routes
Start at: The Hepworth Wakefield If you are looking for ideas of where to go walking in
Wakefield, we offer a number of walking routes around the
Finish: at The Art House district to help you get active. Whether you want a walk at
Arrive early to enjoy the exhibitions at The Hepworth Wakefield; the gallery and lunchtime or a longer leisure route, the link below will give
The Hepworth Cafe are open 10am-7pm on these dates. you a few inspirational ideas.
Suitable for all ages. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. www.wakefield.gov.uk/shortwalkingroutes
No dogs.
Open Country
Find out more by visiting www.artwalk.org.uk Open Country is a charity that enables people with disabilities to access the countryside
through activities, advice, information and training.
Castleford Heritage Trust Every Thursday throughout the year, the ‘Wild
Come along and join our PLODDERS about Wakefield’ outreach project run a Wildlife
Heritage Walking Group 2-3 Miles Walking Group for adults with learning disabilities
19 August 10.30am-1.30pm and/or sensory impairments.
Fairburn Ings riverside trail With minibus provision and volunteer assistance,
23 Sept 10.30am-1.30pm they go out for the full day getting to know the local countryside on foot. They also run
Bretton Estate Yorkshire Sculpture Park tandem cycling, wheelchair outings and conservation projects around the district.
At Queens Mill, Aire Street, Castleford, For more information,
West Yorkshire WF10 1JL contact Project Officer Ella Dixon on 07426 716677
01977 556741 for more details or email wakefield@opencountry.org.uk
john.heywood@castlefordheritagetrust.org.uk Website www.opencountry.org.uk/wakefield-project
Short Walks
Buggy Walks Story Trails
Mum-led walks (Walking for Health qualified) are an amazing way to fit Story trails are a way to inspire families to go out walking and enjoy reading
exercise into your weekly routine. Whether your baby is in a pushchair or stories together. This can help to help build children’s interest in reading while
carrier (sling) they offer the chance to socialise and chat with other mums encouraging a healthy outdoor activity for both children and their grown-ups.
and build up your fitness. Story trails are a fun educational activity that use words, images and
Mondays sculptures from some of your children’s favourite books. Story trails combine
Holmfield Arms weekly walk @ 9.45am the pleasures and wonder of children’s books with the benefits of walking as
a family in the great outdoors!
Denby Dale Road, Wakefield WF2 8DY.
Meet at the Holmfield Pub lower car park inside Thornes Park. Room on the Broom
Buggy hire The unique Room on the Broom Adventure Trail at Anglers Country Park
Don’t want to get your buggy muddy or don’t think it will survive a regular walk? has activities that provide a fun outdoor experience for all the family!
Buggies designed for walking and running activities are available to hire for only Activity packs can be purchased from the Visitor Centre for £2.
£2.50 per hour From the centre you’ll follow the trail, find sculptures, look for animal footprints, trace
Available from: 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.
• Pugneys Country Park
• Thornes Park Stadium Gnome Roam
• Anglers Country Park Come along to Newmillerdam Country Park and help Gnome Tony find
• Featherstone Sports Complex his gnome friends and the bear that has scared them all away!
• Nostell Priory 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 at
Pugneys Country Park.
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SOUTH ELMSALL TO HEMSWORTH BYPASS - DISTANCE 7.14 MILESCASTLEFORD TO PONTEFRACT - DISTANCE 3.59 MILES (5.76KM) HORBURY BRIDGE TO KIRKHAMGATE - DISTANCE 5.47 MILES (9.61KM)
ANGLERS COUNTRY PARK TO NOTTON - 6.23 MILES (10.03KM)
you a chance to try a non-competitive form of this exciting sport, using your map
Start at South Elmsall Station (WF9 2SF) From Castleford Bus Station proceed along Albion
Street, then Start the walk at Horbury Bridge GR SE 280 179 on the A642 opposite the Bingley Arms PH. To reach Anglers Country Park by public transport, alight at Wintersett village. Continue along the main
right into Carlton Street. Turn right through arches in the row of
Frickley street to a footpath on the right. Proceed to the lake and turn left. Walk to the end and continue along
The maps can be downloaded here: ramblersyorkshire.org/wakefield-way/
1 Go through the car park and before the end of the platforms the paved
shops (Powell Street) and walk forward along Country way to the
Park 1 Follow the towpath of the Calder & Hebble Navigation the path to reach the Visitors Centre and car park.
To Batley
turn right down a gravel track for 100m. When the track railway station to start the walk. to a right hand path (about a mile) after two locks, a
C a rl road and turn right.
turns left bear right and go over a small bridge. Go straight ton Street
house and a small bridge (here joining the Kirklees 1 From the car park walk to theKirkhamgate
School
on down the street to the main road. Cross and turn left, take Finish Park Grange
Continue down this tarmac track to Haw Park
1 From Castleford Railway Station go through the underpass Way). Follow the path round to a footbridge and Maypole
SE 436 120 1 Wood. Enter the wood and take the SE 297
right
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the next right up Rowley Lane. WF9 4DG under the railway. Walk straight up the street, Beancroft Bus roadway. Turn left along it (50 metres), to pass Walton
Haigh Hall WF2 0SH
signposted Walton North Trans-Pennine Trail. Turn
The permanent orienteering course has been developed in the woodlands to give
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football pitches on your right. At a junction of paths keep WF10 5DN the far end of the factory next to the car park, with a A6
Immediately after the level crossing at Cutsyke Junction, 5 38 Continue along this woodland track to a large open To Wakefield
straight on following the tarmac path as it bends left, right 1 South Elmsall kissing gate by a large metal gate.
space where six tracks converge. Take the 3
The walks can be done in any order and in either direction.
turn left along a road through industrial units. SE 473 111 To second
Wakefield To Walton
and left again. At a fork take the lefthand gravel path. right (signposted TPT-horses Walton North). Turn Gawthorpe Maypole
WF9 2SF
Beancroft Road
Follow this contour path but turn right at the first waymarker 2 Keep forward along the track over fields
left at the second track through the wood, 170
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2 When this road turns right, continue ahead between the to reach the high fence of the Dewsbury Rose Farm
post. Follow this path passing an information board on your wooden fences and bear right along the gravel path to the metres from the clearing. Continue along this
Waste Water Treatment Works. Keep 2
right and turn right at a T junction. After 10m turn right left of houses, emerging at the road by the green bridleway
Barnes
SE 424 244 Asda to the right of the fence, along the field Chickenley track bearing right at each fork to reach an open Barnsley Anglers
again to an obelisk. This is the start of the ‘Timeline for sign. Crossthe road and descend the tarmac bridleway to
field. On reaching the field fence turn left to the Wakefield Golf Course Canal Country
Frickley edge, and then uphill. Continue along
Road
Frickley Colliery’ which gives the position of the shafts and the entrance to Al Storage. Here, stay on the minor road, 2 3 Holmfield
Park
old Barnsley Canal. Cross a wooden footbridge and Start
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Country the path to go through a kissing gate De SE 332 159 High stone
the disposition of the coal seams underground. Follow the Kennels with the beck on the
Parkright, passing Rose Cottage and round A6539 bridge SE 374 153
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embankment along a path signposted to Anglers Walton
Sections may be split or added together to suit the individual walker.
539 reaches a clear fork, turn left and walk
left soon turning right to go under the railway. Bear right with the Motorpoint embankment on your left A6 Hall
Football A1 Storage back 45 degrees along a wide track. Country Park. At the end turn right and continue Newmillerdam Country 1 Wintersett
on the ascending track to cross the Pitch
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all entrance to the course) to emerge by traffic lights at along the unmade road. 4
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bearing right to the left of an electricity pylon. At a track Country Rose Cottage to Pildacre Mill Beck.the(Can be boggy).
junction of Park Lane and the main A639 road. CrossPildacre Mill Beck
CP SE 432 099 motorway. 2 After the road bends right, and becomes tarmac, Haw Park Wood
Park
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turn left going round a metal gate and over a field. At dual at the pelican crossing and turn and before reaching Walton, take the next Wintersett
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the next field keep the hedge on your left until you see a 3 After a time, the track bends right away fromInfo motorway,
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eventually turn right along a track with Wink House to your far end of a wood,3 after passing through the metal barrier, At the stile. cross over
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the route
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the field.Morrisons and Tesco supermarkets and follow the go left and4cross
right. Go past a metal gate and at a five way junction keep turn sharpSE right on a track that
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road to the left past Morrisons to a T-junction. Turn left and 2 1 Kilometre Lane.
diagonally across theWhen
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to the leftstreet turns right, take the left fork along a short
extremity
varying length with start and end points accessible by public transport.
straight on. Where another path crosses turn right keeping Pontefract racecourse. Keep on this track which leads behind 3 cross the road at traffic lights. Turn left again and the
continue stretch
of the trees ahead. of tarmac
Continue road,
along thewhich leads into a hedged footpath. When this
footpath
Howell SE 435 234 3 Turn right with the path, and
the hedge to your right eventually crossing a field into a Wood the grandstand and comes to a main access road to the bus station is on the right. 1 Mile to Common Lane ends, keep forward
in Walton. Crossfor few metres, then take the first street on the
thearoad
course and progress at your own speed.
Burntwood Pontefract along the line of a former railway which
wood. On exiting the wood keep Howell House to your right, Hall grandstand. Here the walkPowerturnsLine
right along a tarmac road Park is now the Dewsbury-Ossett Greenway. and turn right right (Holmfi
for about 200eld). At the
metres, to end keep forward along a ginnel which leads to
a wall
Pontefract Golf
go up the wooden steps and across the field to the edge (but if you cross straight over it and follow the rails you will Course Continue along the tarmac cycle path stile on your left.
theFollow Cross
B6128.this pathover and turn
towards a left along the footway. Follow it all the 4 Walk along the length of the lake on either side and through the
of Howell Wood. Turn left and at the road turn right. Keep reach the access road to the car park with toilets and, a little to a grassy telecommunications a major
way to mast on roundabout.
the skyline. Walk anti clockwise round the roundabout woodland to the very end of the park. Finish at the top left hand corner
Busknoll
Stop with benches and
B6273
right at the next road and continue to Burntwood Hall. Just further on, the boating lake). proceed left up the footpath to Pildacre Ca and take second right into Hillcrest Avenue. Follow this road to the end where you pass through a kissing gate into an open field. Head straight
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past Burntwood Hall take a footpath forking off to the right er emerge Chevet Lane. across the field and cross the beck by a stone footbridge, then turn left
Lane car park. an
A639
3 From the mastandyou turn leftinto
to cross over the A638 on the road bridge.
Newmillerdam Continue along
d go left for about 90
and continue forward with a hedge on your right until you Horbury Bridge He along its bank. About 100 metres short of some power lines, turn right
Railway
Howell Tanshelf Station Ri Cross over the the
roadroad
and into Gawthorpe, and the maypole.
The Wakefield Way is split into 11 walks and can be walked in a number of stages of
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reach the entrance to Howell Wood car park. House le r Ca metres to a wall stile on your right. Cross into up the hillside. At the trees, bear left along the path, which soon swings
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This is a sport for the whole family, young and old, as you can run, walk or jog the
4 viga an open field and continue to the golf course Notton right over an old stone bridge. Follow the path through the middle of the
4 Take the access road out of the wood and turn left at a T House Frickley tio
1 Kilometre e n Club). Cross course
Hall Lan (Wakefield GolfTurn right along
the the
golfmain street and continue all the way through the field to a left path which takes you to Notton. Continue on the path which
junction. Take the next right and then left onto a track before Steps Park 5
Pontefract with care to reach an enclosed
village. The roadpath with high
becomes a track. Continue to the end and under crosses behind the houses to reach a minor road. Turn right, then left at
the kennels. The track soon becomes a path, follow this for 1 Mile Bus Station
Supermarkets 1 wooden fencing the the entrance.
atM1. At the T junction along
Continueturn left along Batley road or take a bus to the T-junction to reach Notton village green.
approx. 1 mile to the road. Turn left and follow the footway to SE 457 221 the hedged path to the end and the houses of
WF8 1EZ Bingley Arms PH Wakefi eld.
Hague Hall roundabout (WF9 4DG). Go straight on towards Newmillerdam. Bear left, then right to descend
Hemsworth for buses. To
Middlestown Horbury steeply downhill to the lake and country park. Post Office
A642 Bridge 1 Kilometre
visits places of historical interest and sites of Wakefield’s industrial past. time.
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stretches of water, country estates, charming villages and unexpected views. The walk orienteering map and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest
takes the walker through attractive undulating countryside of fields and woodland, mind and the body. The aim is to navigate between control points marked on an
The Wakefield Way is a 70 mile walk around the rural boundary of Wakefield which Orienteering is a challenging outdoor adventure sport that exercises both the
The Wakefield Way Orienteering
Longer Walking Routes Short Walks
Longer Walking Routes
Canal Walks Wakefield Walking Club
Over half the UK population lives within Wakefield Walking Club was established in 1971 and is affiliated to the Ramblers
five miles of a canal or river. Association with currently over 200 members. The Club welcomes new walkers and all
A simple step onto the towpath and you’re members are always supportive and friendly. Newcomers can try out a couple of walks
a whole world away from the hustle and before committing to join the Club.
bustle of everyday life. The perfect place Membership costs £5 per year and brings a host of benefits including:
to take a deep breath, shrug off the noise • A choice of two walks every Wednesday - a 5 mile walk (around 2 hours) and a
and enjoy a rejuvenating walk. longer 10-12 mile walk.
Waking along local canals is a great way • A choice of three walks every Saturday - C walks are 8 miles, B walks are 10 miles
to de-stress and is a good way to work off and A walks are a more challenging 12-15 miles.
the calories. • 5 mile evening walks in July and August.
To discover the 2000 miles of canal • Occasional walks to include dogs; dogs are not allowed on any other walks.
towpaths visit: • Two coach day trips every year to areas a little further away, offering 3 walks to
canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the- choose from.
waterways/walking/walking-routes • 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.
Wakefield and District Ramblers Group If you are interested please call Clare Macdonald, Club Secretary, on 07808 882144
Our groups help local people enjoy walking and protect the places we all love to walk. or via email wakefieldwalkingclub@gmail.com
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/
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.
Contact Us
For 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
healthimprovement@wakefield.gov.uk
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.
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