Walks in West Bretton
From easy city strolls to challenging trails, discover the best of West Bretton on foot.
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.
Walk: Coxley Woods
Follow these miles of woodland trails and lose yourself in the heart of nature in this lovely walk just outside Netherton. The Route what3words for start point: ///promoting.sandpaper.loving Start Point: Netherton Finish Point: Netherton Distance: 2 Miles GPX Route Map coxley-woodsDownload Walk Description Home to beautiful woodland, streams and ponds these wood have long been a local favourite especially in spring when the bluebells are in full bloom. There are also lots of other local wildlife to spot such as squirrels and the occasional deer as been spotted. The main trail winds its way from the north of the site following Croxley beck to Perkin wood and onto Stoney Cliffe Wood. Rest up here before retracing your steps and turning for home.