Southern Washlands
📍 Wakefield WF1 4JB, UK
About Southern Washlands
Southern Washlands offers a serene natural escape in Wakefield, known as a vital nature corridor. This beautiful area provides a much-needed haven for both wildlife and visitors, with its diverse habitats creating a peaceful environment for exploration. Located between Eastmoor and Heath village, it's a cherished local spot for reconnecting with nature and enjoying scenic landscapes.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of picturesque walks, including a circular route praised for its fairly solid ground, making it suitable for buggies and prams. The corridor features scenic paths leading down to the canal, where boats are often moored, creating a charming backdrop for a stroll. With an excellent Google rating of 4.5/5 stars from over 100 reviews, it's highly regarded as a beautiful spot for respite and enjoyable outdoor activity, perfect for dog walkers and nature lovers alike.
Visiting Information
Southern Washlands is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing visitors to enjoy its beauty at their convenience. While specific accessibility features are not provided, customer reviews suggest some paths are suitable for buggies. There is no entry fee, and the location does not accept cash only, implying general access is free. A car park is available, though it may occasionally be closed for refurbishment.
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📍 Wakefield WF1 4JB, UK
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Showing 5 of 111 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 31 January 2026.
A rather beautiful area located between Eastmoor and Heath village. Been going on walks here whenever I can for the past 5-6 years now (the photos attached are from various years within that bracket) - the area's always provided itself to me as a well-needed area of respite. 10/10 would visit again
There is a circular walk here, about a mile in length I think. The ground is fairly solid (if you wanted to take a buggy / pram), and there is a car park (although it appears to be currently closed while being refurbished. There's not as many areas to see the water as you would perhaps expect but there is a view point for the Hydro.
We have been around this area a few times now to walk the dogs but the first time at this location. There is a nice walk down to the canal and a pub to visit at the end. There are lots of boats moored up along the canal and plenty of room to sit outside the pub
Nice walk but a lot of rubbish knocking about tbh, and a lot of the paths were a mess, maybe just the time of year we went ...
This is a great place, just outside the centre. The main thing I love about this area, apart from the location and great natural vista is the fact that you can make the walk as short or long as you wish. There are so many variants using all the interconnected loops it's great on foot or bike. My only concern is too many people get to hear about it and it gets over used... Maybe a "Washlands Trust" could be started so more people can enjoy it, and it can be naturally maintained for all to enjoy. I would suggest all to go and enjoy the nature on your doorstep... responsibly.