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53.60, -1.40 · rel 5272373
53.60, -1.40 · rel 5272373
Wakefield Way
25,5 km from start to finish through urban area.
Wakefield · 53.60°N ·
1.40°W
25,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× Attraction
The Obelisk
monument ·
325 m off route
20,4 km
80%
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Attraction ·
500 m off route
20,4 km
80%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Wakefield Way is 25.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Wakefield Way takes approximately 6h 21min to complete.
No, Wakefield Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Wakefield Way starts near coordinates 53.6078, -1.4702.
Wakefield Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.