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Overview

Circular undulating walk with some steps but no stiles on good tracks from Sandal, around Newmillerdam lake and through the woods before returning along the outward route. Toilets available near start/finish at Asda plus at the entrance to Newmillerdam Country Park.

Saturday, 3 January 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: 125.3m / 411ft
Type:: circular

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 33313 17097
Nearest postcode:: WF2 7JE
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Meet in the free Public car park behind Rinaldi's restaurant in Sandal (near Aldi and Asda) Asdale Road Wakefield WF2 7JE Buses from Wakefield and Barnsley

Upcoming walks with Wakefield and District Ramblers Group

SOUTH HIENDLEY, HAVERCROFT & WINTERSETT

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles