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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

 Heritage week circular walk calling in at Chantry Chapel and passing many places of interest in Wakefield en route to our tour of Kirkthorpe Church. Variety of terrain including an urban stretch of the Wakefield Way. Steps but no stiles. Toilets after 2 miles and at lunch (donation), please bring food and drink.                                                                            

Saturday, 20 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
97.8m / 321ft
Type:
circular

Please note change of Leader.

The finishing time is dependant on the number of places we visit during the walk.

Optional visit to the King's Arms at Heath at the end.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 35630 19809
Nearest postcode:
WF1 5SE
what3words:
pepper.people.headed
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at Heath Common car park, Un-named road off Kirkthorpe Lane (towards King's Arms) Wakefield WF1 5SE What3words: pepper.people.headed

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