From easy city strolls to challenging trails, discover the best of Featherstone on foot.
This is a lovely short circuit of the town of Pontefract, made famous by the eponymous liquorice cakes and the death of Richard II in the town's castle. The Route what3words for start point: ///chairs.churn.lanes Start Point: Pontefract Finish Point: Pontefract Distance: 2 Miles GPX Route Map pontefractDownload Walk Description Starting near the station at Tanshelf there is a loop around the town taking in Pontefract Park, which is a local nature reserve. The reserve covers waterways, woodland and grassland with open water sections to the site as well. This is a lovely oasis to the pace of modern life and is seen as many in area as a place to find peace. There are several paths to take so you can explore at your own pace.
