Anglers Country Park Lake – Anglers Country Park loop from Walton

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Anglers Country Park Lake – Anglers Country Park loop from Walton

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4.6

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103

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Anglers Country Park Lake – Anglers Country Park loop from Walton

03:32

13.7km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.83 km

Tree Roots in Rock Along Disused Canal

Highlight • Natural

The old canal is slowly being taken back by nature, the stone which has been cut away has amazing root systems making their way through. It's really stunning to see.

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2.04 km

Woodland Path

Highlight • Trail

Be cautious of cyclists, they can come along very fast

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4.66 km

The Wild Wood

Highlight • Trail

A small trail is off to the left, winding through the trees in a loop. Short but very pretty.

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5.42 km

Room on the Broom sculpture, Anglers Country Park

Highlight • Monument

This was totally closed up today so not sure there is a café
If you carry on to Normanton there is a lovely bakery near the market

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5.49 km

Anglers Country Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nice walk to take younger kids on, especially if they like Room on the Broom as there are wood carvings of characters from the book that tell the story as you go around the lake.

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6.48 km

View of Anglers Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

beautiful view over the reservoir

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8.45 km

Anglers Café

Highlight • Cafe

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Great little tearoom for a mid ride Cafe stop.

Winter opening hours 10:00 - 15:30

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8.57 km

Anglers Country Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice cafe and toilets here at Anglers. there is also a play area for the kids. Plus Room for a Broom playpack.

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

990 m

107 m

Surfaces

8.11 km

4.08 km

663 m

455 m

397 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

13°C

6°C

35 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

October 13, 2021,Cold Hiendley/Wintersett loop

I forgot to start recording but the loop starts where it ends, I have the full walk on my profile

October 29, 2024,A Walk Around Haw Park Woods and Anglers Country Park

Lovely afternoon walk out with Jackie and a little coffee stop at the visitor centre. Some great off road cycle routes round this area as well I've done many times