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BADSWORTH AND BACK

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Overview

From the car park start in Ackworth we walk across farm land to Badsworth Village with a drinks stop in the Church yard. Then along farm tracks and fields to East Hardwick village. Lunch is at East Hardwick Church, then again across farmland to High Ackworth . Returning to the start via Low Ackworth and Mount Pleasant. Some stiles and no toilets.                                                                       

Saturday, 5 July 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 43846 16493
Nearest postcode:
WF7 7JA
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Start time:
10:15 am

Meet Bell Lane Car Park, Ackworth (Near Junction with (A628)

Upcoming walks with Wakefield and District Ramblers Group

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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.5 miles
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BADSWORTH AND BACK

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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.7 miles
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OXLEY TRAIL

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles

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