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Kinsley is a village located in West Yorkshire, England, governed by Wakefield Council. It has a rich mining history integral to its development. With its roots deeply embedded in the coal industry, Kinsley offers insight into the region's industrial past, making it a point of interest for those exploring local heritage.
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Things to Do in Kinsley
Hemsworth Waterpark & Playworld
Hemsworth Waterpark & Playworld in Kinsley offers a delightful escape with its scenic lakes, sandy beach, and vibrant playgrounds. Visitors can enjoy pedalo rides, fishing, and wildlife spotting, making it a perfect family-friendly destination. Convenient pay-and-display parking is available on-site for easy access.
Kinsley Greyhound Stadium
Located in Kinsley, the Kinsley Greyhound Stadium offers convenient pay-and-display parking for visitors attending exciting events at this popular sports venue. With easy access from Wakefield Road, it's a great spot for families and sports enthusiasts to enjoy a day out in Pontefract.
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Londis Fitzwilliam
Located in the heart of Kinsley, Londis Fitzwilliam offers convenient parking for visitors exploring the local area. While primarily a convenience store, it serves as a handy stop for those traveling through Pontefract, with easy access to groceries and refreshments. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere and community spirit during your visit.
The Sun Inn South Hiendley
Located in the charming village of South Hiendley, The Sun Inn offers a cozy parking option for visitors to this delightful pub. While enjoying the friendly atmosphere and local brews, guests can conveniently park nearby, ensuring a hassle-free visit to this welcoming establishment.
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Geographic Facts
This village is geographically within the following regions:
- Administrative area
- Hemsworth
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Walk: Havercroft and Kinsley
A lovely easy walk through the fields between the villages of Havercroft and Kinsley, in-between Wakefield and Barnsley. Wintersett Reservoir in West Yorkshire England The Route what3words for start point: ///incur.flanked.lately Start Point: Bus stops on Cow Lane, near the corner of East Street, Havercroft, WF4 2HQ Finish Point: WF4 2HQ Distance: 5 Miles GPX Route Map walkshirehavercroftandkinsleyDownload Walk Description From the bus stops on B6428 Cow Lane, walk towards and turn down East Street, and then left onto the access road to walk behind the houses. Follow this road around and turn left at the end onto a track called Tup Lane. Continue along the track, through the trees and around the business park, turning left at the corner to reach the entrance of the park. Carry on, with the business park on your left along Westoff Lane to meet houses at the edge of the village of South Hiendley. At the corner with the farm lane on the left, turn right to follow Tun Lane. At the triangle junction with the main road, turn left and then left at the roundabout onto George Street. Just before the triangle School roadsign, turn left down the footpath snicket and follow this past the school. At the junction of paths, turn left and follow the path between the trees and across the field following the clear path on the ground. At the track, turn right, and then left at the first triangle junction, then right at the second triangle junction. Follow this almost straight boundary between two fields, and eventually, you reach the outskirts of Kinsley. The path goes behind houses on the left, then turns left, crossing Tumbridge Crescent, to go behind houses on the other side of the road. At the end of the house, turn right, follow the field, then turn left Halfway along this field, a clear path on the right takes a diagonal across a field. Carry straight on, then left diagonally across another field, and then another. Turn right, walking at the back of some houses before reaching the B6428. Turn left to get back to the bus stop.
Walk: Fitzwilliam Country Park Walk
Get a quick fix of the outdoors with this short but sweet lovely walk around the Fitzwilliam Country Park, right off the train! The Route Start / Finish Point: Fitzwilliam Railway Station, Railway Terrace, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract WF9 5DA Distance: 3 Miles GPX Route Map walkshirefitzwilliamcountryparkDownload Walk Description Exit the railway station on the car park side, and veer right along Wentworth Terrace, crossing over the entrance to the car park and enter Fitzwilliam Country Park on the footpath to the left of the bench. At the junction of paths, turn left, and then follow this main path through the trees and then around to the right. Just before the main path bends around to the right again, take the smaller path to the left and then turn right when it joins another path, to walk with some trees on your right hand side. Turn left and then veer left to follow a clear path on the ground which follows the line of the trees, then moves away to the left, and then back to the trees. Carry on after the line of trees ends, to reach Rose Lane. Turn right, and follow Rose Lane to just after a slight double bend, where, at the wide junction of tracks, turn right. This track follows the line of the trees for a while, and then moves to the right inside them. Follow the track to emerge near a pond, where the track turns right to eventually join up with the railway station car park’s access road, where you started.
Walk: Fitzwilliam Country Park
There are multiple trails and paths to follow in this lovely country park just on the outskirts of Wakefield. The Route what3words for start point: ///shows.impresses.gullible Start Point: Fitzwilliam Finish Point: Fitzwilliam Distance: 2 Miles GPX Route Map fitzwilliam-country-parkDownload Walk Description Ideally located next to the train station at Fitzwilliam this is ideal for those walkers travelling on public transport. The park itself has several routes that are ideal for meandering around at your own pace. Keep a look out for the wildlife as you venture round Water voles are often seen at the water's edge as well as Buzzards swooping down on unsuspecting prey. The park is also ideal for dog walking.