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The Obelisk Gateway – Nostell Upper Lake loop from Wakefield

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The Obelisk Gateway – Nostell Upper Lake loop from Wakefield

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The Obelisk Gateway – Nostell Upper Lake loop from Wakefield

02:11

8.32km

60m

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: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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97 m

Goose & Cowslip Pub

Highlight • Historical Site

Sir Titus Salts lived there which surprised as I don't live too far from Saltaire

Tip by

2.74 km

Woodland Cycle Trail at Nostell

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

One of the new trails at Nostell - watch out for the switchbacks at the end :-)

Tip by

3.51 km

Within the grounds of Nostell Priory, you're likely to encounter Obelisk Lodge — a uniquely designed, Grade 2-listed building that once served as the gatehouse and home for the gatekeeper and his family.

Tip by

4.86 km

Joiners Shop Plantation

Forest

6.27 km

Nostell Upper Lake

Highlight • Lake

8.13 km

Fish and Chip Shop

Highlight • Other

There is a chip just further up that road yum

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8.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

1.47 km

1.10 km

541 m

301 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

1.94 km

1.80 km

1.34 km

385 m

177 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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The Obelisk Gateway – Nostell Upper Lake loop from Wakefield

Goose & Cowslip Pub

Woodland Cycle Trail at Nostell