Discover Alverthorpe
Alverthorpe is a town in West Yorkshire, England, located near Wakefield. It is primarily a residential area, with local amenities serving the community.
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Stay in Alverthorpe
Premier Inn Wakefield City North
Entire House in a Quiet Residential Area
Travelodge Wakefield
Travelodge Wakefield offers comfortable and affordable accommodation, providing a convenient base for exploring the city and wider Yorkshire.
Upper Midgley Farm B&B
Courtyard Mews
Holiday Cottage YSP
Things to Do in Alverthorpe
Alverthorpe meadows
Alverthorpe Meadows offers a natural escape in Wakefield, perfect for peaceful strolls and free-form exploration.
Wrenthorpe Park
Discover Wrenthorpe Park in Wakefield, a highly-rated community green space with playgrounds, sports courts, and lovely walks.
Alverthorpe Meadows
Discover Alverthorpe Meadows, a lovely park perfect for a refreshing wander and exploration near Wakefield.
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Food & Drink
PaÎtre
PaÎtre creates stunning, high-quality grazing tables and culinary masterpieces perfect for any event in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield.
Top Beans
Top Beans offers a welcoming spot in Wakefield to enjoy freshly brewed coffee and a relaxing break.
Treacle South Indian Cuisine & Bar
Discover Treacle South Indian Cuisine & Bar in Wakefield, renowned for its authentic flavours and warm hospitality.
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Walkshire in Alverthorpe
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A canal walk in Wakefield, Aire & Calder Navigation
This walk from Wakefield to Castleford combines lovely countryside with a step into the region's industrial past. The Route what3words for start point: ///evenly.mental.burns Start Point: Wakefield Finish Point: Castleford Distance: 9 Miles GPX Route Map wakefield-canalDownload Walk Description Follow the route of Wakefield canal from the centre of the town on the river Calder to Castleford and take in the pretty scenery as well as the industrial heritage of the region. Highlights of the walk are the Stanley Ferry aqueducts, one Victorian structure and the other a modern construction in the 1980's built to compliment the original. You will also see the southlands wetlands centre on route and this is a nice stop off for the family. The walk also passes very close to the world famous Hepworth gallery before heading off to Castleford.
Walk: Stanley Ferry
A family friendly stroll along the Aire & Calder Navigation lined with picturesque canal boats. The Route what3words for start point: ///trade.newest.lease Start / Finish Point: Stanley Ferry, Stanley, Wakefield WF3 4LZ Distance: 1.4 Miles GPX Route Map stanleyferryDownload Walk Description Located on the edge of Wakefield, Stanley Ferry is home to the Canal and River Trust workshop where skilled carpenters make the lock gates that are needed to ensure repairs can be made to our waterways. You will be able to see the workshop on your left as you start the walk. As you look down the navigation you will also be able to see the Stanley Ferry Aqueducts which sit side by side, one having built in the Victorian Era and the other in 1981. You can walk down towards the Aqueducts to see the heritage more closely. Start the walk by crossing the Aire and Calder Navigation using Ramsden Swingbridge, if you are lucky a boat maybe cruising past so you can see the bridge in action, and follow the wide track along the edge of the canal. This area is a popular mooring site, surrounded by woodland, so there are a wide range of decorative boats to see on this waterside stroll. Once you reach Wellbeck Lane you can cross the canal here and pick up the hedge lined footpath running back down to Stanley Ferry. You have the choice at this point to extend the walk further to explore the Southwash Land Nature Reserve and visit Broadreach Lock before turning back if you wish.