
Letchmire Pastures
📍 Station Rd, Allerton Bywater, Castleford WF10 2BW, UK
About Letchmire Pastures
Letchmire Pastures, located in Allerton Bywater near Castleford, is a treasured Yorkshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve. Once an active colliery, this remarkable site has been wonderfully transformed into a haven for wildlife and a cherished green space for the community. Boasting an excellent Google rating of 4.3/5 stars from numerous positive reviews, it's celebrated for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere.
Visitors can explore a variety of routes and pathways that wind through open areas, discovering a rich array of wild plants and local wildlife. It's a particularly popular spot for dog walkers, offering ample space for both pets and their owners to stretch their legs and enjoy the outdoors. The reserve provides a tranquil escape, perfect for those looking to connect with nature, with many different routes and pathways to explore.
Visiting Information
Letchmire Pastures is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing visitors to enjoy the reserve at their convenience. As a natural outdoor space, terrain may vary, so appropriate footwear is recommended. Entry is free, as no payment options (credit cards, debit cards, cash, or NFC) are accepted.
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📍 Station Rd, Allerton Bywater, Castleford WF10 2BW, UK
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Showing 5 of 60 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 3 February 2026.
Nice open area with plenty of wildlife and wild plants
Lovely place to walk your dog. An old colliery I think now turned nature reserve. Lots of different routes and pathways to explore.
Great place to walk the dog and many do or just stretch your legs there's a decent pub or 2 at the end of it.
A lovely quiet spot full of nature, I always enjoy having a walk around, curious to find out what I might see
The birdsong is wonderful, I love the sense of peace there and that it makes a pleasant walkie for a very old dog I look after sometimes.