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Letwell

Firbeck Village and Church – Langold Country Park Lake loop from Letwell

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Rotherham

Letwell

Firbeck Village and Church – Langold Country Park Lake loop from Letwell

Moderate

5.0

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Firbeck Village and Church – Langold Country Park Lake loop from Letwell

02:19

8.75km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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22 m

Letwell Village Pond

Highlight • Lake

The pond has a duck house and a beehive.

Tip by

1.78 km

The first reference dates from 1482, when it was one of a number of churches placed under the ecclesiastical authority of York by Archbishop Thomas Rotherham. At this time the church was dedicated to St Peter but the dedication was changed much later in history, possibly to distinguish it from the nearby church of St Peter at Letwell.

The old church was demolished in 1820, and rebuilt by the Galley-Knight family, who owned the Firbeck Estate from the late 18th century to the mid 19th century.

Further work took place in 1844, when a north aisle was added to house the organ and the vestry. Finally, in 1900, a new tower was built to replace the one built in 1820.

The church has several fine stained glass windows and interesting hatchments and monuments, including some to the St Leger family. Anthony St Leger was the founder of the famous race in 1776 and the original racecourse was in an oval field above the village near the St Leger’s home, Park Hill Hall.

Tip by

1.82 km

Firbeck Village and Church

Highlight • Historical Site

When in Firbeck take a wander out onto the Old Airfield, down the left side of the church and follow the path across the field, and read the memorial to the pilots who were trained there during WW2 and the years immediately after.

Firbeck is also home to Firbeck Hall, a grand Victorian manor house built in 1594 by William West.

Tip by

5.26 km

Langold Country Park Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Covering 300 acres of parkland and a Local Nature Reserve, the park links into Dyscarr Wood, a Site of Special Scientific Interest recognised as one of the best examples of a limestone ash-wych elm wood in Nottinghamshire. The park itself has woodlands, wildlife and butterfly meadows, grassy area, a lake, play areas, cafe and skate park, making it a great year-round day trip for all.

Tip by

6.91 km

View of Firbeck Colliery Spoil Heap

Highlight • Other

8.25 km

Letwell Dovecote

Highlight • Monument

An octagonal red-brick 18th century dovecote, which was restored by villagers in the 1980s.

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8.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.27 km

854 m

568 m

556 m

454 m

Surfaces

6.05 km

1.16 km

834 m

496 m

143 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

23°C

14°C

30 %

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Firbeck Village and Church – Langold Country Park Lake loop from Letwell

Letwell War Memorial

Letwell Village Pond

St Martin's Church, Firbeck

Firbeck Village and Church

Langold Country Park Lake

View of Firbeck Colliery Spoil Heap

Letwell Dovecote

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