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.

A loop of Newmiller Dam	Easy 00:46 3.00km
Around the lake at Bretton Country Park	Easy 01:20 5.02km
Woodland Stream – Newmillerdam Lake loop from Newmillerdam	Easy 01:47 6.80km
View of Anglers Reservoir – Anglers Country Park Lake loop from Wintersett	Easy 00:53 3.47km
Hiking loop from Sandal	Easy 00:59 3.92km
The Wild Wood – Haw Park Wood loop from Wintersett	Easy 01:30 5.73km
Hiking loop from Portobello	Easy 00:39 2.56km
Walton Nature Reserve – Lake at Walton Nature Reserve loop from Agbrigg	Easy 00:59 3.81km
The Seated Man Sculpture – Bretton Lower Lake loop from West Bretton	Easy 01:59 7.15km

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A loop of Newmiller Dam
00:46
3.00km
3.9km/h
10m
20m
Easy
4.6
(23)
423
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
01:20
5.02km
3.7km/h
60m
60m
Easy
4.0
(1)
7
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Woodland Stream – Newmillerdam Lake loop from Newmillerdam
01:47
6.80km
3.8km/h
60m
60m
Easy
4.8
(13)
228
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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4
View of Anglers Reservoir – Anglers Country Park Lake loop from Wintersett
00:53
3.47km
3.9km/h
10m
10m
Easy
4.8
(8)
333
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Hiking loop from Sandal
00:59
3.92km
4.0km/h
10m
10m
Easy
4.8
(8)
456
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
The Wild Wood – Haw Park Wood loop from Wintersett
01:30
5.73km
3.8km/h
40m
40m
Easy
4.5
(2)
61
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Hiking loop from Portobello
00:39
2.56km
3.9km/h
10m
10m
Easy
4.7
(6)
430
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Walton Nature Reserve – Lake at Walton Nature Reserve loop from Agbrigg
00:59
3.81km
3.9km/h
20m
20m
Easy
3.5
(4)
84
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
The Seated Man Sculpture – Bretton Lower Lake loop from West Bretton
01:59
7.15km
3.6km/h
130m
130m
Easy
4.8
(5)
45
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.