Walks in Newmillerdam
From easy city strolls to challenging trails, discover the best of Newmillerdam on foot.
Barnsley Canal Walk
Enjoy a waterside walk or cycle along the Barnsley Canal on this easy route near Royston. The Route what3words for start point: ///opposites.bunny.rope Start Point: Shaw Bridge, Shaw Lane, Carlton, Barnsley S71 3HJ Finish Point: (B6378) Walton, Shay Lane, WF2 6LA Distance: 5 miles GPX Route Map barnsley-canalDownload Walk Description Enjoy a waterside walk or cycle along the Barnsley Canal on this easy route near Royston. This section of the canal follows National Cycle Network Route 67 from Shaw Bridge, near Royston, to Walton. The route runs for just over 5 miles passing Rabbit Ings Country Park, Wintersett Reservoir and the woodland of Haw Park. It's a peaceful area with a nice surfaced path ideal for a safe cycle or easy walk.
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: Newmillerdam Country Park
This fantastic walk is just to the south of Wakefield and is dominated by the reservoir at it's centre. A wonderful place to visit to get away from the busy life, it's a great place to explore with the family. The Route what3words for start point: ///planting.processor.slungnew Start Point: 673 Barnsley Rd, Newmillerdam WF2 6QQ Finish Point: Newmillerdam Distance: 3 Miles GPX Route Map newmillerdam-country-parkDownload Walk Description Situated to the south of Wakefield, Newmillerdam is a popular spot for locals to stretch their legs for a Sunday afternoon stroll. The surfaced path leads you around the central reservoir before darting in and out of the woodland that surrounds the water's edge. Keep a look out for the bird and aquatic life that calls the water its home from ducks, geese and the odd swan. There are also local coffee stop and pub for you to refuel after a peaceful walk. Make sure you look at the architecture of the dam, a fabulous example of late Victorian work in the style of ramparts on a castle.