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Wakefield and District Ramblers Group

We are the Wakefield and District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

A short flat easy walk for the shortest day through Walton Colliery Nature Park then along the Barnsley Canal to Agbrigg. Back to Walton along the side of trail way line with lunch in the playground. Then return to the start via a further section of the canal and Waterton Park golf course. Approximately 3 hours.

 (Can be extended for those wanting a longer walk.)                        

Saturday, 21 December 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 36400 17601
Nearest postcode:
WF2 6PR
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Start time:
10:30 am

Meet 10.30 Walton Colliery Nature Park, Car Park. 195 and 196 bus Shay Lane, Walton, Wakefield WF2 6PR

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