WATERY WAKEFIELD

Wakefield and District Ramblers Group

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Overview

Flat walk linking the River Calder, Pugneys Country Park and the Calder Wetlands on good paths and tracks with a few stiles. Early lunch stop at the Visitor Centre. We usually take a picnic but hot food and drink available to purchase.

Saturday, 1 November 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: 30.5m / 100ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://experiencewakefield.co.uk/venue/pugneys-country-park/

Optional social time at the Navigation Inn at the end.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 30514 17107
Nearest postcode:: WF4 3DS
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Broad Cut Rod Calder Grove Wakefield WF4 3DS Park on the roadside before the bridge over the river.

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