We are the Leeds Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Kenneth M.
We will walk from the Waterton Country Park Visitor Centre around the Wintersett Reservoir and follow a field path around the Waterton Estate passing Walton Hall. We will stop for a picnic lunch at Walton Hall overlooking the lake. Hot and/or cold drinks can be purchased at the coffee bar operated by the hotel opposite the picnic tables. On our walk 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 Woods and back to the Visitor Centre where there are toilets and a cafe. At the end of the walk we have a choice of refreshments at the cafe or the Anglers Retreat Pub 400yds around the corner in Wintersett village.
There are one or two styles.
The paths are good. In wet weather they could be a little muddy so walking shoes or sturdy trainers are advisable.
Thereis a local bus service from Wakefield to Wintersett Village which is approximately 400 yds from the Visitor Centre CP
Visitor Centre CP Fee is £2 for 4 hours
This is a circular walk starting from the Waterton Country Park Visitor Centre Car Park ( sometimes referred to as the Waterton or Wintersett Anglers Country Park)
