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Wakefield

Yorkshire And The Humber

Wakefield

Easy hikes and walks around Wakefield

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Exploring Wakefield on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Wakefield. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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1. A loop of Newmiller Dam

3.00km

00:46

10m

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Around the lake at Bretton Country Park

5.02km

01:20

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hiking loop from Sandal

3.92km

00:59

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Woodland Stream – Newmillerdam Lake loop from Newmillerdam

6.99km

01:50

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View of Anglers Reservoir – Anglers Country Park Lake loop from Wintersett

3.47km

00:53

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. The Wild Wood – Haw Park Wood loop from Wintersett

5.73km

01:30

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Walton Nature Reserve – Lake at Walton Nature Reserve loop from Crofton

4.94km

01:16

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Hiking loop from Portobello

2.56km

00:39

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Newmillerdam Lake – Grebes and baby Coots loop from Woolgreaves

5.44km

01:26

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. The Obelisk Gateway – Nostell Priory Lower Lake loop from Nostell

3.64km

00:58

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around Wakefield

1. A loop of Newmiller Dam

2. Around the lake at Bretton Country Park

3. Hiking loop from Sandal

4. Woodland Stream – Newmillerdam Lake loop from Newmillerdam

5. View of Anglers Reservoir – Anglers Country Park Lake loop from Wintersett

6. The Wild Wood – Haw Park Wood loop from Wintersett

7. Walton Nature Reserve – Lake at Walton Nature Reserve loop from Crofton

8. Hiking loop from Portobello

9. Newmillerdam Lake – Grebes and baby Coots loop from Woolgreaves

10. The Obelisk Gateway – Nostell Priory Lower Lake loop from Nostell

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