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CROFTON CIRCULAR

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Wakefield and District Ramblers Group

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Overview

 

Starting from the car park on Heath Common, we cross to Doncaster Road. Then through Walton Colliery Nature Park and Hare Park to Anglers Country Park. Onward through Nostell Estate to Foulby then Sharlston, Birkwood and Brandhill before reaching the train maintenance depot at Crofton. From here we head back to the start by crossing Horse Race End and Heath Common.                                                                 

Saturday, 4 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

We will have an al fresco lunch approx. halfway subject to a suitable spot.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 35600 19801
Nearest postcode:
WF1 5SE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet 10.00 Heath Common Car Park, Heath Wakefield WF1 5SE (Bus 186)

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE