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Ferrybridge, canal & river Aire walk 4.27 Ferrybridge is a small town located in the district of West Yorkshire in England. The history of Ferrybridge dates back to the 11th century when a wooden bridge was built over the River Aire to connect the town with the nearby village of Knottingley. In the 19th century, Ferrybridge became an important transportation hub due to the construction of the Knottingley and Goole Canal and the Great North Road, which passed through the town.

Hooton Pagnell circular walk 3.4mi Hooton Pagnell is a small village located in the county of South Yorkshire, in the north of England. The village has a long history that dates back to the Roman period, but it is best known for its connection to the Pagnell family, who were lords of the manor for over 600 years. The first written record of Hooton Pagnell dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded the village as "Hotone". The name "Pagnell" was added later, after

Kirkstall Abbey walk 6.16 mi Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery located in the outskirts of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The abbey was founded in 1152 by Cistercian monks from Fountains Abbey, under the patronage of Henry de Lacy, the Lord of the manor of Leeds. The abbey quickly became a prosperous and influential institution, owning vast lands and properties throughout Yorkshire. The monks engaged in agriculture, sheep-rearing, and cloth-making, and their w

Ackworth circular walk 4.42 mi Ackworth has a rich history dating back to the 17th century. The village is known for its Quaker connections and Quaker School, founded in 1779.The Quaker movement arrived in Ackworth in the mid-17th century, and by the early 18th century, the village had become a major center of Quaker activity. Many prominent Quaker families settled in the area, and a number of meeting houses and schools were established. The Ackworth School was founded in 177

Saltaire to Bingley 5 Rise Locks circular walk. The walk from Saltaire to Bingley 5 Rise Locks is not only a lovely journey through the Aire Valley, but it also has a rich history. Saltaire was founded in 1851 by Sir Titus Salt, a Victorian industrialist who wanted to create a model village for his workers. The village is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and is known for its well-preserved examples of Victorian architecture, including the Salts Mill, which was once a textile

Ackworth loop walk. Ackworth is a village and civil parish in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Pontefract and 8 miles south-west of the city of Wakefield. Ackworth has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. The village was originally a small agricultural settlement, and its economy was primarily based on farming and wool production

Ackworth & Hundhill loop walk 5.96 mi Hundhill Hall is a historic building located near the village of Ackworth, in the county of West Yorkshire, England. The hall dates back to the 16th century and has a rich and fascinating history. The hall was built in the late 16th century and was originally owned by the Blaydes family. It was passed down through several generations of the family until the 18th century, when it was sold to the Milnes family. During the 19th century, Hund

Ackworth and Hessle loop walk 4.22 Hessle is an important sanctuary for wildlife including at least 30% of the species of bird, and several mammals, appearing on the list of Species of Principal Importance in England published by the Government (2006). The birds include Lapwings, Linnets, Grey Partridge, Tree Sparrows and Yellow Wagtails. In addition, there are several habitats with healthy populations of Great Crested Newts The earliest recorded date for the parish is 1066,

Slaithewaite to Marsden canal walk 6.62 mi The walk follows the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Along the way, you'll pass through several old mills and industrial buildings, as well as charming villages and towns. The Standedge Canal Tunnel is one of the longest and deepest canal tunnels in the United Kingdom, and it's definitely worth a visit. The tunnel itself is over 3 miles long and passes through the Pennines, offerin

Old Royston loop walk 3.79 mi Old Royston – From Farming Settlement to South Yorkshire Village Ancient Origins and Rural Beginnings Old Royston in South Yorkshire (often simply called Royston) is a village with deep roots. The name is recorded as Rorestone  in the Domesday Book, meaning “Hror’s or Roarr’s settlement”.Originally a farming community, it sat in the historic West Riding of Yorkshire before urban growth and industry transformed the area. Industrial Transformation

Holmbridge & Digley Reservoir walk 4.03mi Holmbridge is a small village in the Holme Valley, in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south-west of the town of Holmfirth and 5 miles south-east of the city of Huddersfield. Digley Reservoir is a nearby reservoir located just south of Holmbridge. Holmbridge has a rich history dating back to the 13th century, when it was first mentioned in historical records. The village was originally a small agricultural

Mickletown loop walk 3.24 Mickletown is a village located in West Yorkshire, in the north of England. The village has a long history, dating back to at least the medieval period. During the medieval period, Mickletown was a small farming community, and the village was home to several farms and smallholdings. The village was located on the edge of the great forest of Sherwood, and the surrounding area was known for its hunting and fishing. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Mickl

Castleford Aire & Calder The confluence of the River Aire and the River Calder is located in Castleford, a town in West Yorkshire, England. This location has been an important site for transportation and industry for centuries. In the early 18th century, the Aire and Calder Navigation Company began construction of the canal system to connect Castleford to the ports on the east coast of England. The confluence of the two rivers was an important part of this navigation, as it a

Aire & Calder Navigation-Altofts walk 3.82mi The Aire and Calder Navigation is a man-made waterway system in Yorkshire, England. It was created in the 17th and 18th centuries to provide a navigable route for commercial barges and boats between the cities of Leeds and Wakefield, and the Humber estuary and the North Sea. The origins of the navigation system can be traced back to the 17th century, when a number of local landowners and merchants recognised the need for a reliable

Altofs circular walk 4.07mi Altofts is a village in the county of West Yorkshire, England. It is located in the district of Wakefield and lies roughly 3 miles east of the city of Wakefield. The history of Altofts can be traced back to the 11th century when the village was part of the manor of Normanton. By the 13th century, Altofts had become an important centre for the wool trade, with many local farmers keeping sheep and producing wool for export. In the 19th century, Altof

Nostel loop walk 3.85mi Nostell Priory was originally a medieval religious house founded in the 12th century by the Order of St. Augustine. However, during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century, it was dissolved and its lands were seized by the Crown. In the early 18th century, the estate was purchased by the Winn family, who commissioned architect James Paine to design a new Palladian-style country house on the site of the former priory. The construction of

Sandal Castle & river Calder loop walk 4.22mi Sandal Castle was built in the 12th century by William de Warenne, the Earl of Surrey, as a Norman motte-and-bailey fortress. It was constructed on a prominent sandstone ridge overlooking the River Calder and the surrounding countryside, and was strategically positioned to control trade and communications routes in the region. Throughout its history, Sandal Castle played a significant role in the conflicts and power struggles of m

Brockadale loop walk 4.14mi Brockadale is a small village located in the West Yorkshire region of England. The earliest known record of the village dates back to the 13th century when it was known as "Broc-dale," which means "valley of the brook." In the medieval period, Brockadale was part of the estate of the De Laci family, who were influential landowners in the region. The village was home to a number of small farms and cottages, which were worked by tenant farmers. Durin

Heath & Wakefield loop walk 4.35mi Heath Village is a small settlement located near Wakefield, in West Yorkshire, England. It is a suburb of the city of Wakefield and is situated between the villages of Outwood and Stanley. The area now known as Heath Village was once a rural farming community, with scattered farms and cottages. The village grew in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as Wakefield expanded and more people moved to the area. The village was served by a rail

Allerton Bywater – From Colliery Village to Green Community Early Origins & Name Allerton Bywater is a semi-rural village in the south-east of the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire.The name “Allerton” comes from Old English alra tūn  meaning “farmstead of the alder trees”, while “Bywater” refers to its historic situation by the River Aire (“Allerton next to water” first appeared in records in 1258). Coal Mining Heritage Coal mining was central to Allerton Byw