Best walks from Knottingley
MapJump on a train, get off at Knottingley Station and lose yourself in a beautiful hike for the day.
Castleford Station to Knottingley Station
A very pleasant, easy-to-navigate walk mixing gravel paths through a nature reserve with paved roads in Castleford and Knottingley, the nature-reserve middle section being the best part. There are areas of relatively steep incline, gates, a stile and field near Knottingley; trainers suffice in dry weather and boots in winter. The village of Fairburn, about halfway, is a good pause point for refreshments.
12km. Moderate ascents.
Lunch: Fairburn, about halfway, offers a refreshment stop.
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Knottingley Station to Selby Station
20km. Gentle ascents.
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Knottingley Station to Whitley Bridge Station
Easy: 7km, gentle ascents.
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Pontefract Baghill Station to Knottingley Station
Easy: 4km, moderate ascents.