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Overview

After leaving the centre of Dewsbury we walk through a Fairground Residents park to a disused railway line and tunnel (lit). We continue to the Calder and Hebble Navigation and then along Thornhill Edge with extensive views south towards Emley Moor mast.

Our leader is Roger tel: 07947 740658

Saturday, 10 May 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:40 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

To start we catch the 08.51 train from York to Dewsbury.

For the return journey we catch the 15.18 bus from Flockton to Wakefield arriving at 15.40. We then catch the 15.47 train from Wakefield to York arriving at 16.30.

Purchase a day return from York to Wakefield plus a single from Leeds to Dewsbury.

 

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 24300 21701
Nearest postcode:
WF13 1HB
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zones.quiet.could
Start time:
9:30 am

Dewsbury Railway Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SE 24299 15001
Nearest postcode:
WF4 4AA
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Estimated finish time:
3:40 pm

Flockton

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