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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

 

From the starting point we head north and pass a medieval. Church, then on through woodland to Ackton passing a fishing lake. Then across fields and a disused railway line to Old Snydale. We then alternate between old and new infrastructure until we reach North Featherstone and lunch. Then onwards via fields, Park and Racecourse to Tanshelf Pontefract. We then return on Halfpenny Lane to our starting point. I will be able to tell and show you how the topography of the route has changed over the last 50 years.                                                                   

Saturday, 14 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a packed lunch. No toilets.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 42378 20703
Nearest postcode:
WF7 6FJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet Featherstone Hotel, Junction Green Lane and Station Lane, Featherstone

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