Fryston Country Trail
Fryston Country Trails is a 65-hectare green space in Castleford, transformed from the former Fryston and Wheldale colliery sites. Through extensive reclamation, the area has become a flourishing hub for wildlife, recreation, and community engagement.
Visitors can enjoy over 8 kilometres of scenic footpaths, cycleways, and bridleways that weave through meadows, woodlands, and along the River Aire. Fryston is designed for all ages to enjoy, and stands as a proud example of land regeneration and community-focused green space.
Events include:
- educational workshops
- events and open days
- conservation volunteering
- health walks
- nature walks
- habitat and wildlife surveys
Are you interested in getting involved?
If you are interested in finding out more about the work that our Countryside Parks team does then please get in touch with our Countryside rangers email rangers.yorkshire@groundwork.org.uk
We depend on volunteers to help us manage habitats for wildlife and maintain access for people. If you are interested in finding out about opportunities to get involved let us know.
Open all year round
There are 8km of footpaths, cycleways and bridleways alongside a beautiful stretch of the river Aire.
