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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 leisurely walk, which has a nice balance between: urban, rural, nature and history. There is one stile on the walk and we’ll spend a relaxing 25 minutes at Sandal Castle, where you will have the option to buy a drink and sandwich at the Castle Café. I can confirm that the café will be open and that they’ve agreed to reserve a table for us. We’ll arrive at the castle and café at around 12 noon (after 2.8 miles), so if you would like to pre-order, please contact the café on 07958 030485. Toilets at Sandal Castle Cafe for customer use.

Saturday, 24 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Dogs welcome but must be on a short lead at all times.

For more information regarding this walk please contact Stephen direct on 07803 184300.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 36465 17683
Nearest postcode:
WF2 6PR
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Start time:
10:30 am

Walton Colliery Nature Reserve Shay Lane Walton Wakefield WF2 6PR

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