Section 3 of 8, Wakefield Way
Stanley to North Featherstone
9 miles (14.5 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SE 349 237. Finish: SE 426 232. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 62 m of climbing and 44 m of descent; highest point 39 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Stanley.
- Bus stops
- Aberford Road Lime Pit Lane, 350 m from the start. Directions SE 347 235Lime Pit Lane Ash Crescent, 440 m from the start. Directions SE 345 239
- Car parks
- Car park, 650 m from the start. Directions SE 346 243Car park, 900 m from the start. Directions SE 352 246Car park, 930 m from the start. Directions SE 354 229
Getting back
The section finishes at North Featherstone. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Willow Lane, 890 m from the finish. Directions SE 421 225Willow Lane Parkfield Lane, 890 m from the finish. Directions SE 421 225Cutsyke Road Castleford Lane, 900 m from the finish. Directions SE 418 235
Planning the Wakefield Way
- Planning the whole trail: ramblersyorkshire.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 65%, gravel and tracks 27%.
About 15% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 15 m.
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