ROTHWELL & PICKPOCKET LANE

Wakefield and District Ramblers Group

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Overview

We walk from Springhead Park in Rothwell to the summit of Rothwell Country Park for views across Leeds and beyond returning by the intriguingly named Pickpocket Lane. Please bring a packed lunch and a drink. Public Toilets available at the start/finish in the Park Cafe courtesy of Leeds Council.

Saturday, 21 June 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 131.7m / 432ft
Type:: circular

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 34833 28217
Nearest postcode:: LS26 0DY
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Springhead Park, Oulton Lane, Rothwell LS26 0DY Meet near the car park entrance off Oulton Lane.

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