If you and your family could do with some fresh air over the festive period, there are plenty of beautiful walking routes to choose from around Wakefield.
All Trails, a website and app which provides information about trails and routes for walking, running and cycling, has listed routes near Wakefield that have been highly rated by All Trails users.
Click through the gallery to explore some easy to moderate walking routes just a short drive from Wakefield city centre which could be ideal to get outdoors and enjoy time with the family.
1. Winter walks in Wakefield
Winter walks around Wakefield. Picture: (Clockwise, starting top left) Simon Hulme/Jonathan Gawthorpe/Scott Merrylees Photo: Simon Hulme/Scott Merrylees/Jonathan Gawthorpe
2. Winter walks in Wakefield
Haw Park Wood circular: A relatively flat circular walk, this 4km route takes you past Cold Hiendley Reservoir before completing a loop of Haw Park Wood near Wintersett. The route has received a rating of 4.6 from other users. Find the full route by searching Haw Park Wood on All Trails. Picture: Simon Hulme Photo: SIMON HULME
3. Winter walks in Wakefield
Pugneys Park and Lake circular: This scenic walk can be completed in less than an hour by following the 2.6km around the lake. Other users have rated it 4.4. Find the full route by searching Pugneys Park and Lake on All Trails. Picture: Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
4. Winter walks in Wakefield
Ardsley Reservoir: A short drive from Wakefield city centre, this 2.6km walk around Ardsley Reservoir can be completed in less than an hour and has received a rating of 4.4 from users. Search for Ardsley Reservoir on All Trails for the full route. Picture: James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty