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THORNER CIRCULAR

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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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Overview

 

We start from the village of Thorner then across fields to Milner Wood. Following a pleasant track to Ragdale Plantation and Stubbing Moor. Walking along the line of a Roman road and the settlement of Pompocali. Proceeding through Hetchell Wood to a disused rail line and the village of Bardsey for a picnic lunch. Afterwards we pass the oldest pub in England on our way to Scarcroft then follow the Leeds Country Way over fields back to Thorner.                                                        

Saturday, 8 November 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 37700 40201
Nearest postcode:
LS14 3DX
what3words:
september.noble.bridge
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet 10.30 am Bus stop opposite The Fox Public House Main Street Thorner, Leeds LS14 3 DX No. 7 bus from Leeds

Upcoming walks with Wakefield and District Ramblers Group

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TIPTOE THROUGH THE RHUBARB

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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GAWTHORPE CIRCULAR

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.5 miles
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EASING INTO CHRISTMAS

Start:

Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
6.0 miles
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SHARLSTON STROLL & GROUP MEAL

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.0 miles
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ANGLERS CIRCULAR

Start:

Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
9.5 miles
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MYSTERY TOUR

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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SOUTH HIENDLEY, HAVERCROFT & WINTERSETT

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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CANNON HALL & DEFFER WOOD

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.3 miles
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WALTON CIRCULAR FOLLOWED BY AGM

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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WALTON NATURE RESERVE - SANDAL CASTLE

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.2 miles
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FAIRBURN & LEDSHAM

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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RABBIT INGS AREA

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles

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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE