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CHRISTMAS STROLL

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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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Overview

We start from Walton Colliery Nature Park (free car parking) for a wander around the lakes and see over-wintering birds.  From there through the sports fields and past the nature ponds.  Into Crofton and past its most notable conservation building.  From there along disused rail lines to the Anglers Country Park, more birds.  The into Haw Park and back to Walton alongside the disused canal.

 

Saturday, 23 December 2023
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please note we always stop for a picnic lunch regardless of walk length so do bring a drink and food.

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:
10:15 am

Meet Walton Colliery Nature Park car park, Shay Lane, Walton, WF2 6PR

Upcoming walks with Wakefield and District Ramblers Group

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DEARNE VALLEY DAWDLE

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.0 miles
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TWO GREAT RIVERS

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
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SKELMANTHORPE CIRCULAR TRAIL

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.0 miles
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HAW PARK WOOD - NEWMILLERDAM - WATERTON PARK

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.6 miles
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RABBIT INGS CIRCULAR

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.5 miles
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TEMPLE NEWSAM FROM WOODLESFORD

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.5 miles
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QUAKER BOTTOM, DENBY DALE

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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OAKCLIFFE HILL

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.0 miles
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ANGLERS CIRCULAR

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.0 miles
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WHERE THE SNOWDROPS WILL BE

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
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ABERFORD - LOTHERTON HALL

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
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NORTH ELMSALL & WRANGBROOK

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
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WOODLESFORD TO ST AIDANS

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
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EMLEY

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.8 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 £3.42 per month
Register for an account for FREE