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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

Undulating walk through a variety of terrain including fields, tracks and woodland with some overgrown paths and just 3 stiles. Wonderful views of the Wentworth Woodhouse Estate Follies and surrounding area especially from the site of Keppel's Column.                          

Saturday, 29 June 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
207.9m / 682ft
Type:
circular

As this walk has a late al fresco lunch spot we will have an opportunity for a substantial snack in the morning together with regular "slurp" stops. Toilets available at the start/end in the Garden Centre Courtyard. Opportunity for either a pub stop at the end in Wentworth village or cafe in the Garden Centre complex.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 38996 97708
Nearest postcode:
S62 7TG
what3words:
declining.arriving.showcases
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet 10.00am Wentworth Garden Centre, Hague Lane, Wentworth S62 7TF. Private car park (permission granted), please book a car parking space by text with the Leader.

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