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Cliffe circiluar walk.
Cliffe circular walk 4.11mi Cliffe is a small village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, located about 5 miles east of Selby and 16 miles south of York. The village has a long history, dating back to at least the 12th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village was once a busy port on the River Ouse, and in the 18th and 19th centuries it was an important center for the shipping of agricultural products and coal. During the 19th century, Cliffe was also an im

Michael Palmer
Sep 10, 20221 min read


Sandal Castle & river Calder loop walk.
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

Michael Palmer
Sep 10, 20221 min read


Brockadale loop walk.
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

Michael Palmer
Aug 3, 20221 min read


Heath & Wakefield loop walk
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

Michael Palmer
Jun 26, 20221 min read


Allerton Bywater, Duck Island
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

Michael Palmer
Jun 13, 20221 min read


Hebble & Calder Loop walk.
Hebble & Calder Loop walk The Hebble and Calder are two rivers that flow through the county of West Yorkshire in England. The Calder is the larger of the two rivers and has played an important role in the region's history. The river was navigable in the 18th and 19th centuries, and played a key role in the transportation of goods such as coal, wool, and textiles. Several industrial towns and cities, including Halifax, Wakefield, and Dewsbury, developed along the banks of the

Michael Palmer
Jun 3, 20221 min read


Snaith, river Aire Loop walk.
Snaith, river Aire Loop walk Snaith is a small market town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The town has a long and fascinating history that dates back to the medieval period. The name Snaith is believed to come from the Old Norse word "sneid" which means a piece of land cut off from the main settlement. The town grew up around the important crossing point of the River Aire, which made it an important trading and transportation center. During the medieval period, Sna

Michael Palmer
Jun 3, 20221 min read


Stanley Ferry and river Calder Loop walk.
Stanley Ferry is a small village located in West Yorkshire, England, near the city of Wakefield. The village is named after the ferry that once operated across the River Calder, connecting Stanley on the east bank with the village of Altofts on the west bank. The ferry operated from at least the 14th century, and by the 19th century, it had become an important transportation link between the two villages. In 1839, a new bridge was built over the river, replacing the ferry as

Michael Palmer
May 28, 20221 min read


Beautifull walk, Pompocali Loop from Rigton
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Michael Palmer
May 1, 20221 min read


Bank holiday walk
Lemonroyd Waterside and Marina Loop from Woodlesford https://www.komoot.com/tour/736162425?ref=atd #walkingyorkshire #walkingyorkshireman #walkingyorkshiregirl #yorkshirewalks #yorkshiredaleswalks #yorkshiredogwalks #yorkshirewaterwalks #northyorkshirewalks #westyorkshirewalks #southyorkshirewalks #dogwalksyorkshire #eastyorkshirewalks

Michael Palmer
Apr 18, 20221 min read


Bank holiday walk
Cracking walk at Market Weighton https://www.komoot.com/tour/735228293?ref=atd # Market Weighton #walkingyorkshire #walkingyorkshireman #walkingyorkshiregirl #yorkshirewalks #yorkshiredaleswalks #yorkshiredogwalks #yorkshirewaterwalks #northyorkshirewalks #westyorkshirewalks #southyorkshirewalks #dogwalksyorkshire #eastyorkshirewalks

Michael Palmer
Apr 16, 20221 min read
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