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Nostell Cycle Trails

Post author:MuddyBootsMummy
Post published:March 6, 2022
Post category:Activities for children Perfect for Little Bikes Wakefield Yorkshire

Nostell National Trust in Wakefield has two woodland cycle trails that make perfect bike rides for families with young riders. Here’s the key things you need to know. Parking: The…

Walton Colliery Nature Park

Post author:MuddyBootsMummy
Post published:June 6, 2020
Post category:Buggy Walk Lakes and Reservoirs Perfect for Little Bikes Wakefield Yorkshire
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Wakefield delivers again. You'd be hard pressed to find a prettier nature reserve. Stunning lakes, gorgeous wildflowers and pretty woodland. Location: Walton, Wakefield. Webpage here. Parking: Car park off Shay…

Haw Park Wood Circular Walk (5.5km)

Post author:MuddyBootsMummy
Post published:May 30, 2020
Post category:Wakefield Woodlands and Forests
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I can not recommend this fantastic little walk enough. It certainly helps trying it on a sunny day, with the fields glistening with yellow crop and the reservoir water sparkling…

Heath Common and Goosehill circular, Wakefield (4miles)

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:May 16, 2020
Post category:Wakefield Yorkshire
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It was almost exactly a year ago that we first tried this lovely walk from the beautiful Heath common. At 38 weeks pregnant though, we just took this 2.5 mile…

Five things to enjoy at Thornes Park, Wakefield

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:March 1, 2020
Post category:Buggy Walk Wakefield Yorkshire
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With some unexpected sunshine we decided to try a new park, and settled on walking around Thornes Park, just outside Wakefield city centre. It's the perfect place to get some…

Great walks for Christmas with a country pub!

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:December 18, 2019
Post category:Leeds Wakefield Yorkshire
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Amidst all the craziness of shopping, nativities, wrapping and parties it's easy to lose sight of what we should be treasuring over Christmas; families! What better way to enjoy time…

Exploring Haw Park Wood

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:October 22, 2019
Post category:Wakefield Woodlands and Forests Yorkshire
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Maybe you're like us; you've tried the Room on the Broom trail at Anglers, and perhaps have even seen the signs there for Haw Park Wood. But why try it…

Nostell Parkland Walk, 2.5 miles

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:August 20, 2019
Post category:National Trust Wakefield Yorkshire
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We've been to Nostell lots of times, but have stuck to the gardens and house on our explorations. Today I thought a visit to the parkland was much overdue. I'm…

Pugneys and Sandal Castle

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:August 13, 2019
Post category:Lakes and Reservoirs Wakefield Yorkshire
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This is a great walk to start little legs off on hills! It's a lovely walk round the lake and the walk up to Sandal Castle gives fab views over…

The Gnome Roam, Newmillerdam, Wakefield

Post author:mummygirtch
Post published:July 3, 2019
Post category:Buggy Walk Lakes and Reservoirs Story, character and adventure walks Toddler friendly Wakefield Woodlands and Forests Yorkshire
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The Gnome Roam at Newmillerdam has fast made it to one of my favourite ever family walks. It's FREE, interactive, fun and is absolutely beautiful. UPDATE: AUTUMN 2024- On our…