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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.

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

   

High Ackworth to Nostell Priory 8.3 mile circular. This moderate walk entails passing through fields where farm animals are kept. There are four stiles and the walk involves a moderate climb.

Toilets en route plus at the end at the Brown Cow pub where we have the option of purchasing a drink in gratitude for using their parking facilities.

                    

Saturday, 22 June 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.4km / 8.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please note we will have a short refreshment stop in the morning and an al fresco lunch at Nostell Priory (free access to the parkland) where there are toilets plus a cafe to top up supplies if necessary.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 44223 18051
Nearest postcode:
WF7 7EL
what3words:
wash.pumps.rotations
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at the top end of the car park of the Brown Cow pub, Pontefract Rd, Ackworth, Pontefract WF7 7EL

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