The Wakefield Way
The Wakefield Way is a 70 mile walk around the Wakefield Metropolitan District. It takes the walker through attractive undulating countryside of fields and woodland, stretches of water, country estates, charming villages and unexpected views. The walk visits places of historical interest and sites of Wakefield’s industrial past.
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 122.22 km
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Calculated time: 11 days
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Difficulty: Easy
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Return to departure point: No
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Vertical gain: + 1,119 m
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Vertical drop: - 1,120 m
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Highest point: 166 m
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Lowest point: 8 m
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Country: United Kingdom
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District: Wintersett
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Start: N 53.632774° / W 1.43504°
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End: N 53.638668° / W 1.43428°
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