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Overview

We will walk from the Wintersett Country Park Visitor Centre around the reservoir/lake and follow a field path around the Walton Estate passing Walton Hall. At some point we will have a picnic lunch stop. We may be lucky to have an encounter with the Gruffalo!? We will return along the now redundant Barnsley to Wakefield Canal around Haw Park Wood and back to the Visitor Centre where there are toilets and a cafe where for those of us who wish may gather for coffee/tea and Cake!?

Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
50m / 164ft
Type:
circular

There are only one or two styles and the paths are good.

There is a local bus service from Wakefield to Wintersett Village which is approximately half a mile from the Visitor Centre CP.

Visitor Centre CP fee is £2 for 4 hours.

This is a circular walk starting from the Wintersett Anglers Country Park Visitor Centre Car Park

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 38052 15613
Nearest postcode:
WF4 2EE
what3words:
settle.oils.buckling
Start time:
11:00 am

Location is 106 metres to north west of WF4 2EE

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