Pugneys Country Park, Sandal Castle & Hepworth Gallery

The Met Office forecast for 10:00 Sunday is currently suggesting it will be Sunny, a temperature of 22°C rising to 25°C by 1pm and very light winds. Please check the forecast for yourself on Sunday morning.

This route takes in 3 of the Wonders Of Wakefield.

After leaving The Leggers Inn this ride travels along the traffic-free Ossett Greenway, where there is a short but steep ascent. Then on through Horbury and Pugneys before arriving at Sandal Castle and returning via The Hepworth Gallery. We will travel along a combination of greenways, a short section of canal bank and tarmac roads, although road bikes can stay on tarmac if required. We will encounter a reasonable amount of traffic on the tarmac sections so riders will need to be confident in those situations. Mountain bikes, hybrids, e-bikes and gravel bikes are most suited to this ride.

There will be a toilet visit at Pugneys on the way out. A circuit of the castle may be taken if time/conditions are favourable. With the exception of short stops to re-group, or to take in points of interest along the route, there are no other scheduled breaks on this ride though we may call for coffee at the fishing lake on Green Lane on the way back to the Leggers Inn.

Helmets are mandatory on all Heavy Woollen Wheelers rides. Please bring a spare inner tube suitable for the tyres on the bike you are riding. As the hot weather is continuing please bring sufficient water/drink to remain hydrated. Not forgetting to bring money/card for your refreshments.

We welcome newbies and never leave anyone behind.