Pugneys Country Park

Pugneys Country Park is a 250-acre (1.0 km2) park located on the A636 between Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England and Junction 39 of the M1 motorway. It is a Local Nature Reserve.[1][2]

A view of the main lake at Pugneys Country Park from Sandal Castle.

The area was developed from a former opencast mine and a sand and gravel quarry and was opened to the public in 1985. It is overlooked by Sandal Castle.

The park comprises two lakes, Both lakes are now dedicated as a nature reserve. Watersports and swimming have been banned from the larger lake although Pedalos can still be hired.[3]

A 7+1⁄4 in (184 mm) gauge miniature railway, running round part of the larger lake, operates on weekends and bank holidays, and cafeteria facilities are available.

The nature reserve is home to a large flock of non-breeding swans, with up to 100 in residence at any time.

The lakes serve as a flood defence by providing an overflow from the River Calder.

References
  1. "Pugneys Country Park". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  2. "Map of Pugneys Country Park". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  3. Gardner, Tony (22 June 2023). "Pugneys: Watersports to be 'scaled down' at Yorkshire country park and visitor reception closed to prioritise wildlife". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 7 August 2023.

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