Woodkirk Walkers

for 3 hours
St Mary's Church, Woodkirk
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Dewsbury Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 7JL, United Kingdom

Next walk is on Saturday 28th February 2026: Walk Leader - Rosie 
Meet on the pavement outside the Vicarage at 10.30am, from where we will make a short car journey to the start of our walk in Woodlesford.  
We start alongside the river before turning into RSPB St.Aidans Nature Reserve to follow a trail across the site, then uphill and over a field to the small onsite cafe for refreshments (hot & cold drinks, soup, sandwiches, cakes). Toilet facilities available in an adjacent block. We will then follow a further trail through the Nature Reserve back to the river and our cars. 
Walk length approx 5 miles. The terrain is primarily unmade gravel type paths, which are prone to being uneven and puddle strewn. Also, part of the walk is up and across a field which is likely to be muddy and slippery. Appropriate sturdy footwear is therefore necessary along with clothing appropriate for the forecast weather conditions. 
Walkers should bring own supplementary drinks/snacks as necessary. 
Any questions please contact Dawn ([email protected])

St Mary's Church, Woodkirk

Welcome to St Mary's Church, Woodkirk

St Mary’s is a warm and friendly church located on Dewsbury Road between Dewsbury and Tingley roundabout, on the main road. Everyone is welcome!


Our vision is to be an Engaging church:
  • Engaging with God
  • Engaging with Each Other
  • Engaging with the Community

Online services are streamed on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stmarywoodkirk

For important Safeguarding information, see the Safeguarding page to your left.

Lent and Easter services are now available on this page, or clicking on Services and Events to the left and then the Lent & Easter

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Get in touch

Rev'd Sharon Wilkinson

St Mary's Vicarage
1168 Dewsbury Road
Dewsbury

WF12 7JL
Vicar
01924 472375
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Woodkirk Walkers

for 3 hours
St Mary's Church, Woodkirk
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Dewsbury Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 7JL, United Kingdom

Next walk is on Saturday 28th February 2026: Walk Leader - Rosie 
Meet on the pavement outside the Vicarage at 10.30am, from where we will make a short car journey to the start of our walk in Woodlesford.  
We start alongside the river before turning into RSPB St.Aidans Nature Reserve to follow a trail across the site, then uphill and over a field to the small onsite cafe for refreshments (hot & cold drinks, soup, sandwiches, cakes). Toilet facilities available in an adjacent block. We will then follow a further trail through the Nature Reserve back to the river and our cars. 
Walk length approx 5 miles. The terrain is primarily unmade gravel type paths, which are prone to being uneven and puddle strewn. Also, part of the walk is up and across a field which is likely to be muddy and slippery. Appropriate sturdy footwear is therefore necessary along with clothing appropriate for the forecast weather conditions. 
Walkers should bring own supplementary drinks/snacks as necessary. 
Any questions please contact Dawn ([email protected])

Safeguarding

Safeguarding - Promoting a Safer Church

The parish of Woodkirk: St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church. St Mary's Church, Woodkirk has adopted the Church of England Safeguarding Policy from the House of Bishops.

A copy of the Promoting a Safer Church booklet is displayed on the notice board in the church porch as well as in the Parish Centre.

If you have immediate safeguarding concerns please see below for the relevant contact information.

Vicar – Rev Sharon Wilkinson – Mob 07539 466724

Parish Safeguarding Officer – Dawn Tattersfield – [email protected]

If an emergency please contact Rev’d Sharon Wilkinson on 07539466724

Diocesan Safeguarding Officers – 0113 3530257

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm – email: [email protected]

Local Authority Social Services

Children – 0113 222 4403 – Out of hours – dial 999
Adults – 0113 222 4401 – Out of hours – dial 999

If there is immediate risk or danger, please contact the Police on 999.

Please click here to see our policy and other safeguarding information.

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