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Newmillerdam Country Park (West Yorkshire)

Description: A woodland and lake setting perfect for walking, cycling or horse riding in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Newest Review: ... into the woodland and these are all popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The earliest reference to this area ... more

... date back 1285 when the area was known as New Mylle on Dam, taking its name from a corn mill that stood on the site. This mill was located upstream towards the far end of the park but in 1633 it was moved to its present location by Francis Nevile who lived at nearby Chevet Hall. The current country park is located within the grounds of the former Chevet Hall estate and the once grand house has long since been demolished. A large water wheel was built to power the mill but in the 1820's the mill was largely demolish...more

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Newmillerdam Country Park (West Yorkshire): Newmillerdam Country Park, West Yorkshire (530 words)
by - written on 17/01/09 (Very useful, 267 readings)
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Newmillerdam Country Park lies adjacent to the main A61 Barnsley to Wakefield road in West Yorkshire. I have driven past here many times and I have always made a mental note to pay it a visit but it was only very recently that I finally got the chance to stop and have a look around. The country park is located approximately 5 kilometres south of Wakefield and covers an area of 237 acres. It consists of mixed broadleaf woodland centred around a large lake. When I visited here in early November the trees were lovely shades of golden brown. There is a large car park (pay and display) and a footpath goes all of the way around the lake. There are smaller ... Read the complete review