Walks you can reach from Ulleskelf by train
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Pontefract Baghill Station to South Elmsall Station (Yorkshire)
30m direct from Ulleskelf.
A walk on footpaths and bridleways kept off-road as much as possible and with some semi-urban road walking. Numerous obstacles make it suitable for reasonably fit walkers.
13km. Moderate ascents.
Numerous obstacles along the route, including stiles.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Elsecar Station to Rotherham Central Station (Yorkshire)
1h direct from Ulleskelf.
a view of the stunning Wentworth Hall and it's delightful associated village; one of the grandest stately homes in the country. A typical mix of roadside pavements, quiet lanes without pavement, field, wood and grassy-lane paths, including a long and almost traffic-free tarmac section through the grounds of a grand estate. Some gentle climbs; mostly easy going.
12km. Moderate ascents.
Cattle may be present where the route crosses estate parkland. The lane approaching Wentworth can be overgrown. Munsbrough Rise/Munsborough Lane can be busy and is a hazard on car-boot-sale days.
Lunch: Shops and cafes at the Elsecar heritage centre, and a shop, inn and post office just off route at Wentworth.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Sheffield Station to Rotherham Central Station (Yorkshire)
1h direct from Ulleskelf.
A great mix of nature, old and new industrial architecture. An easy and flat walk almost entirely along the canal towpath. The Sheffield half is a little uneven and can be slightly muddy underfoot; after Rotherham it is well-surfaced as part of the cycle route. Off-road for almost the whole way with no steps. Lined with interesting industrial archaeology and some street art at the Sheffield end. Suitable for dogs, buggies and cyclists. The Sheffield canal basin (off the published route) has the famous straddle warehouse plus shops, cafes and toilets.
11km. Moderate ascents.
Sections of the towpath have been subject to temporary closures with diversions; check before relying on a continuous route.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Chapeltown Station to Rotherham Central Station (Yorkshire)
1h direct from Ulleskelf.
A mostly flat, well-surfaced walk on towpath, old railway cycle track and pavement and following the Don and the canal through a green corridor between industrial sites. A few unsurfaced but compacted sections and some steps; one significant climb early on. Follows the Trans Pennine Trail along the canal. No services on route. Rotherham Central station building is notably impressive.
11km.
A major road crossing on Meadow Bank Road needs care; use the pelican crossing as the pavement runs out beyond the residential area. The route also negotiates subways and level crossings beneath the M1 at Tinsley.
Lunch: No services on the route.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Featherstone Station to Pontefract Baghill Station (Yorkshire)
30m direct from Ulleskelf.
An easy, direct route mixing residential streets with surfaced paths and open field crossings and including two level crossings and a footbridge over the A639. A short climb skirts a hill on the edge of Pontefract before the town centre. Can be continued to Pontefract Monkhill station.
Easy: 4km, moderate ascents.
Two level crossings en route.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
Pontefract Baghill Station to Knottingley Station (Yorkshire)
30m direct from Ulleskelf.
Easy: 4km, moderate ascents.
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Castleford Station to Pontefract Baghill Station (Yorkshire)
30m direct from Ulleskelf.
A mostly paved, easy walk on pavements and tarmac and including a pleasant stretch through Pontefract Park and racecourse. Ends at Pontefract bus station, making the return easy.
Easy: 6km, moderate ascents.
Roads at Glasshoughton are fairly busy but have crossings.
Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route
South Elmsall Station to Moorthorpe Station (Yorkshire)
30m direct from Ulleskelf.
A very short and simple but entirely pavement walk along a busy road, with several pelican and zebra crossings to help. Best to cross to the south pavement and which has fewer side roads. There are no better options as there are no other places to cross the railway. Passes Moorthorpe station, so the walk can be split.
Easy: 1km, moderate ascents.