5.07mi Castleford Aire & Calder Circular Walk
Updated: Oct 21
A 5.07-mile circular walk following waterside paths around Castleford, the River Aire and Aire & Calder Navigation.
Walk at a Glance
Distance: 5.07 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Circular
Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire
Terrain: Towpaths, riverside tracks and surfaced sections
Start point: see original Komoot route
Parking: Castleford council car parks include Aire Street, Castlefields, Welbeck Street and Wesley Street. Official visitor information
The Walk
The original account describes the walking as easy.
A Bit of Local History
The Romans established a fort at Castleford around AD 71, close to a crossing of the River Aire.
The town later developed through river transport, canals, mills and other industries.
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