Walton Colliery Nature Park
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As the time to make some New Year resolutions nears, let me introduce you to a family challenge that gets you out walking at least once a month... as well…
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…
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…
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…
To a certain extent I consider this place my old stomping ground; back when I was a Leeds Uni student I switched electives in Law for Dance (the natural choice)…
Wakefield Council have some AMAZING resources for walking, and this route is based on one of their suggested Health Walks. It's a lovely flat route, with lots to see and…