Wentworth Woodhouse and its follies
Departure from Barnsley (South Yorkshire)
Barnsley and Rotherham may not be amongst the first places to spring to mind when planning a walk. However the area has many attractive rural locations including one of the country's finest houses, Wentworth Woodhouse, which is passed on this walk. The house featured in the TV series "The Country House Revealed" which visited stately homes not open to the public.
Wortley including Wharncliffe Crags
Departure from Wortley (South Yorkshire)
This walk follows a section of the Barnsley Boundary Walk and explores the countryside to the west of this town. The route also includes Wharncliffe Crags which offer some fine views.
Henswmorth Bypass to Anglers Country Park
Departure from South Kirkby and Moorthorpe (West Yorkshire)
Easy walk from Henswmorth Bypass to Anglers Country Park using mostly Wakefield Way.
South Elmsall to Hemsworth Bypass
Departure from South Elmsall (West Yorkshire)
Nice walk from South Elmsall to Hemsworth Bypass passing by fields, hills and parks.
Notton and Newmillerdam Circular
Departure from Notton (West Yorkshire)
This an easy, relatively flat circular walk south of Wakefield. It makes use of a disused railway line and the Newmillerdam Country Park - beautiful woodlands and rolling countryside.
Notton to West Bretton Country Park
Departure from Notton (West Yorkshire)
Lovely walk from Notton to West Bretton Country Park passing on some Wakefield Way section.
Worrall, Sheffield to Combes Farm round
Departure from Bradfield (South Yorkshire)
A short walk in a rural area close to Sheffield along footpaths. Reasonably signposted but care is needed to keep on track. Apt to be muddy. Sheep, horses and sometimes cattle are likely to be encountered.
Via North Elmsall Church
Departure from Upton (West Yorkshire)
A short circular walk from Upton Country Park car park.
On the site of Upton Colliery
Departure from Upton (West Yorkshire)
A short circular walk from Upton Country Park car park.
North Elmsall Hall Farm
Departure from Upton (West Yorkshire)
A short circular walk from Upton Country Park car park.
Rivelin Valley from Malin Bridge
Departure from Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
This walk explores the Rivelin Valley which lies to the west of Sheffield. The route includes a short section within the Peak District National Park. This walk goes out from Malin Bridge along the top of the valley side and comes back along the river.
The Wakefield Way
Departure from Wintersett (West Yorkshire)
The Wakefield Way is a 70 mile walk around the Wakefield Metropolitan District. It takes the walker through attractive undulating countryside of fields and woodland, stretches of water, country estates, charming villages and unexpected views. The walk visits places of historical interest and sites of Wakefield’s industrial past.
Anglers Country Park to Notton
Departure from Wintersett (West Yorkshire)
Nice walk from Anglers Country Park to Notton passing by wood, hill and dam.
Around Ackworth and Hessle
Departure from Ackworth (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk around Ackworth. You'll pass The Dando Way, Brackenhill Quarries, Constitution Hill, Hessle Hall and Water Mill.
Thorpe Audlin to South Elmsall Station
Departure from Thorpe Audlin (West Yorkshire)
Thorpe Audlin to South Elmsall Station using mostly Wakefield Way.
From Crofton Community Centre to Anglers Country Park
Departure from Crofton (West Yorkshire)
An easy, circular walk, mainly on roadside pavements and good footpaths with some field side grass walking.
From Crofton Community Centre to Windmill Hill & Foulby
Departure from Crofton (West Yorkshire)
Nice walk with superb views of the East Pennines from the top of Windmill Hill.
From Crofton Community Centre to Foulby
Departure from Crofton (West Yorkshire)
Much of the walk takes place over an area of restored opencast mineral workings.
Around Newmillerdam
Departure from Crigglestone (West Yorkshire)
Easy walk around the Newmillerdam and Bushcliff Wood.
The Newmillerdam and Chapelthorpe
Departure from Crigglestone (West Yorkshire)
Easy walk around the Newmillerdam and Chapelthorpe.
The Balk
Departure from Walton (West Yorkshire)
Nice and easy walk passing by The Walton War Memorial and using mostly the Wakefield Way.
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