As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 40 upcoming walks & outdoors events in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, including 13 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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The Black Ledger - Murders of Wakefield - Wakefield Ghost Walk
📍 The Black Horse Wakefield
£14.79
Garden Talks: Grow Your Own Veg
📍 Nostell
A FULL DAY CRUISING CALDER AND HEBBLE NAVIGATION FROM WAKEFIELD
📍 Fall Ings Road (w3w ///Dust.focal.maps)
£50.00
Pontefract Ghost Walk
📍 The Counting House Pontefract
£9.38
90min Boat trips at Stanley Ferry, Wakefield
📍 The Stanley Ferry
£8.00 - £20.00
FREE1300 Years of Pontefract History
📍 Market Place
FREEFinding My Roots~ Creative Nature Workshops
📍 Green Tracks Enterprise
FREEPontefract Park Walk through the Ages
📍 Pontefract Park
FREEDarrington Farming Walk
📍 The SPREAD at Darrington
FREEDrawn to Nature - Fryston Country Trails
📍 Fryston Community Centre
FREEPontefract, People and Plaques: walk
📍 Pontefract Castle
A FULL DAY CRUISING THE AIRE AND CALDER NAVIGATION - Wakefield to Leeds
📍 Fall Ings Road (w3w ///Dust.focal.maps)
£50.00
FREEDrawn to Heritage - Frickley Country Park
📍 Frickley Country Park Car Park (Curlew View)
FREEPontefract's Liquorice Heritage Walk
📍 Pontefract Castle
Wakefield ghost walk
📍 The Black Horse Wakefield
£14.79
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Have a go at dog agility
📍 Nostell
Wakefield Cathedral Abseil
📍 Wakefield Cathedral
Garden Talks: A Bed Full of Roses
📍 Nostell
FREEA night of Magic and stories of the Occult with the Curator
📍 Good Fortunes
FREE—
The Ramblers x Blossom CIC: Out There Award (Wakefield)
📍 Anglers Country Park Visitor Centre
Round Our Way Heritage Walk: Heath - Forged, Sustained and Saved by Women
📍 The Kings Arms
£11.55
FREEWillow Weaving - Frickley Country Park
📍 Frickley Country Park Car Park (Curlew View)
Pontefract Ghost Walk
📍 The Counting House Pontefract
£9.38
FREEWellbeing Bike Ride - Havercroft and Ryhill
📍 Havercroft & Ryhill Community Learning Centre
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Walks & Outdoors Events in Wakefield — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant walks & outdoors scene in Wakefield with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates walks & outdoors events from across Wakefield, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
Whether you're looking for tonight's walks & outdoors events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best walks & outdoorsexperiences Wakefield has to offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many walks & outdoors events are on in Wakefield?
There are currently 40 upcoming walks & outdoors events in Wakefield. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming walks & outdoors in the city.
Are there free walks & outdoors events in Wakefield?
Yes — 13 of the current walks & outdoors listings in Wakefield are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find walks & outdoors events in Wakefield this weekend?
Browse this weekend's walks & outdoors events in Wakefield at /wakefield/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.
How do I book tickets for walks & outdoors events in Wakefield?
Every walks & outdoors listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event to see full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.
How often are walks & outdoors listings updated on EventsList?
We pull in new walks & outdoors events for Wakefield three times a day from official UK ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Eventbrite, so you always see the most up-to-date listings.
Walks & Outdoors Events in Wakefield — Your Complete Guide
Wakefield's outdoors and walking events calendar is a revelation, particularly for those who assume that city life means being cut off from nature. The city is surrounded by parks, canals, rivers, hills and green corridors that host a year-round programme of guided walks, nature days, cycling events and outdoor adventures.
Guided walks in and around Wakefield cover everything from urban history and street art tours to wildflower foraging, birdwatching mornings, canal towpath ambles, and challenging hill walks in the surrounding countryside. Many are led by passionate local experts who bring the landscape alive with stories, ecology and history.
Running events, cycling sportives, wild swimming gatherings, and outdoor boot camps make use of the city's natural assets in a more active way, drawing participants of all fitness levels. Park runs — free, timed 5K events held every Saturday morning — are enormously popular and require only a free registration.
Outdoor events in Wakefield are best enjoyed with appropriate footwear and clothing for changeable British weather. Many guided walks are free or donation-based, making them one of the most accessible activities in the city. Conservation volunteer days, clean-up events and citizen science projects also feature regularly in the Wakefield outdoors calendar, combining fresh air with community purpose.