Walks around Wakefield
This Yorkshire town is a great base for walkers with numerous local parks, canalside trails, several nearby reservoirs and riverside paths along the Calder.
This walk explores Clarence Park, Holmfield Park and Thornes Park in the town centre. The three parks are all located on the south western side of the town and run alongside each other. In the parks you'll find easy surfaced footpaths taking you to rose gardens, a conservatory, a lake and an aviary. After exploring the parks you could head a short distance south to visit Pugneys Country Park where there's two large lakes and a nature reserve.
Wakefield Ordnance Survey Map
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Wakefield Open Street Map
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Wakefield OS Map
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Wakefield Open Street Map
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Walks near Wakefield
- Pugneys Country Park - This 250 acre park contains two lakes with pleasant waterside footpaths
- Newmillerdam Country Park - Enjoy cycling and walking paths in this country park in Wakefield
- Wintersett Reservoir - This pretty reservoir near Wakefield has a nice walking trail running along the western side of the water
- Anglers Country Park - Enjoy a peaceful walk or cycle around this pretty country park in Wakefield
- Nostell Priory - Explore 300 acres of parkland and gardens surrounding this 18th-century treasure house near Wakefield
- Wakefield Canal - Follow the Wakefield Branch of the Aire and Calder Navigation Canal from Wakefield to Castleford on this waterside walk in West Yorkshire
- Barnsley Canal - Enjoy a waterside walk or cycle along the Barnsley Canal on this easy route near Royston
- Ardsley Reservoir - This circular walk takes you around Ardsley Reservoir in East Ardsley, Leeds
- Fitzwilliam Country Park - Enjoy a short circular walk or cycle along the network of way-marked paths in this pretty country park in the Wakefield area of Yorkshire
- Hemsworth Water Park - Enjoy a short stroll along the lakes in this lovely park near Wakefield
- Nostell Priory - Explore 300 acres of parkland and gardens surrounding this 18th-century treasure house near Wakefield
- Ryburn Reservoir and Baitings Reservoir - This walk visits these two pretty reservoirs near Rishworth in West Yorkshire
- Walton Hall Park - A walk around the pretty parkland surrounding Walton Hall in Wakefield
Wakefield Pubs/Cafes
The Holmefield Arms is located in Holmefield Park. It's a fine place for some post walk refreshments with outdoor seating overlooking the park. You can find them at Denby Dale Rd, WF2 8DY.
Wakefield Dog Walking
The parks are a fine place for a dog walk so you're bound to see other owners on your visit. The Holmefield Arms mentioned above is also dog friendly.