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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

 This is a linear walk, travelling to Kirkburton by bus from the end of Park Mill Way, Clayton West departing at 10.11am and walking back to our cars.

If you could arrive by 9.50am to allow time to "boot up" please. Bus fare £2 or free with a WY Senior Concessionary bus pass!

The walk is 8 miles with 11 stiles.  There are two initial climbs totalling 100m but thereafter it is usual West Yorkshire countryside.  There are some fields but the walk is mainly on tracks and minor roads - not too much mud.

Saturday, 24 February 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
linear

We usually have a short drink stop after an hour's walking followed by an al fresco lunch around the mid point of the walk subject to a suitable spot.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 25599 11101
Nearest postcode:
HD8 9PW
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet on Park Mill Way, Clayton West, in time to catch the 10.11am bus to Kirkburton (bus stop at the end of Park Mill Way).  Check on website nearer the time for confirmation of bus time.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SE 19800 12401
Nearest postcode:
HD8 0SB
what3words:
websites.graver.afternoon
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

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