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Walton

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Walton

All Saints' Church, Thorp Arch The parish church of Thorp Arch.
All Saints' Church, Thorp Arch Credit: John Davidson

Walton is a small village located in the City of Wakefield district in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles southeast of Wakefield city center and has a population of around 2,000 residents. The village is known for its picturesque surroundings, with rolling green hills and scenic countryside.

Walton has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village features a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Paul's Church, which dates back to the 19th century. There are also several traditional stone cottages and farmhouses scattered throughout the village.

In terms of amenities, Walton has a primary school, a village hall, a pub, and a small number of shops and businesses. The village is well-connected by road, with easy access to the nearby cities of Wakefield and Leeds. There are also regular bus services that connect Walton to surrounding towns and villages.

Overall, Walton offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents, with a strong sense of community and a close-knit village atmosphere.

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Walton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.92389/-1.3268156 or Grid Reference SE4447. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

All Saints' Church, Thorp Arch The parish church of Thorp Arch.
All Saints' Church, Thorp Arch
The parish church of Thorp Arch.
HM Prison Wealstun On 1 April 1995, HM Prisons Thorp Arch and Rudgate amalgamated to form HMP Wealstun.
HM Prison Wealstun
On 1 April 1995, HM Prisons Thorp Arch and Rudgate amalgamated to form HMP Wealstun.
St. Peter's Church, Walton The parish church of Walton.
St. Peter's Church, Walton
The parish church of Walton.
Walton, Nr Thorpe Arch, St Peter's Church
Walton, Nr Thorpe Arch, St Peter's Church
Thorp Arch industrial estate Situated between Thorp Arch and Walton, this former Royal Ordnance site is now a trading estate. Taken from a bicycle on a very wet afternoon.
Thorp Arch industrial estate
Situated between Thorp Arch and Walton, this former Royal Ordnance site is now a trading estate. Taken from a bicycle on a very wet afternoon.
Rudgate The end of the Roman Road as it joins Thorp Arch industrial estate.
Rudgate
The end of the Roman Road as it joins Thorp Arch industrial estate.
British Library - Thorp Arch One of the British Libraries. This one is situated on an industrial estate between Wetherby & Tadcaster.
British Library - Thorp Arch
One of the British Libraries. This one is situated on an industrial estate between Wetherby & Tadcaster.
View towards HM Prison Looking across farmland from underneath overhead electric wires on the Walton to Wetherby road.
View towards HM Prison
Looking across farmland from underneath overhead electric wires on the Walton to Wetherby road.
Course of disused railway - Wetherby Between Thorp Arch and Wetherby stations, the railway used to cross the road at this point. A cycle route into Wetherby now starts here.
Course of disused railway - Wetherby
Between Thorp Arch and Wetherby stations, the railway used to cross the road at this point. A cycle route into Wetherby now starts here.
Route 66 - Walton Gates Part of the disused Harrogate to Tadcaster railway line. This is a section between Wetherby and Thorp Arch.
Route 66 - Walton Gates
Part of the disused Harrogate to Tadcaster railway line. This is a section between Wetherby and Thorp Arch.
Hall Parks Farm From Hall Park Road.
Hall Parks Farm
From Hall Park Road.
Junction of Hall Park Road with Rudgate Rudgate lies on the course of a Roman Road.
Junction of Hall Park Road with Rudgate
Rudgate lies on the course of a Roman Road.
Farmhouse on Springs Lane, Walton A modern farmhouse next to a collection of farm buildings, one of which is visible on the right.
Farmhouse on Springs Lane, Walton
A modern farmhouse next to a collection of farm buildings, one of which is visible on the right.
Pond Off Hall Park Road
Pond Off Hall Park Road
Walton Gates Taken as the Harland way crosses over the road. The main road runs between Thorp Arch trading estate and Wetherby, with the side road here leading to Thorp Arch village. The Harland way, a cycle route built by Sustrans on the former Harrogate to Tadcaster railway, has recently been extended from here to Thorp Arch industrial estate.
Walton Gates
Taken as the Harland way crosses over the road. The main road runs between Thorp Arch trading estate and Wetherby, with the side road here leading to Thorp Arch village. The Harland way, a cycle route built by Sustrans on the former Harrogate to Tadcaster railway, has recently been extended from here to Thorp Arch industrial estate.
Cornfield at Walton Gates Taken from the Harland way, a cycle route built by Sustrans on the former Harrogate to Tadcaster railway.
Cornfield at Walton Gates
Taken from the Harland way, a cycle route built by Sustrans on the former Harrogate to Tadcaster railway.
Harland Way extension The Harland way is a cycle route built by Sustrans on the former Harrogate to Tadcaster railway. This is a newly opened section from Walton Gates to Thorp Arch trading estate. Ahead the line passes through the former station at Thorp Arch.
Harland Way extension
The Harland way is a cycle route built by Sustrans on the former Harrogate to Tadcaster railway. This is a newly opened section from Walton Gates to Thorp Arch trading estate. Ahead the line passes through the former station at Thorp Arch.
Thorp Arch station The Harland way is a cycle route built by Sustrans on the former Harrogate to Tadcaster railway. Here it passes through the former station at Thorp Arch. This section has only recently been opened following an extension being built from Walton Gates to Thorp Arch.
Thorp Arch station
The Harland way is a cycle route built by Sustrans on the former Harrogate to Tadcaster railway. Here it passes through the former station at Thorp Arch. This section has only recently been opened following an extension being built from Walton Gates to Thorp Arch.
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Walton is located at Grid Ref: SE4447 (Lat: 53.92389, Lng: -1.3268156)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Wakefield

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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Turning Loop
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Waste Basket
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Country: GB
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