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Pugneys Country Park
Pugneys Country Park is
situated on the A636 in between Wakefield and Junction 39 of the M1. The park
was reclaimed from old quarries in the 1970's to what it is now.
People generally come to
Pugneys for one of two things - either to exercise their dog (or themselves), or
to participate in water sports. Kayaks, Canadian Canoes, Windsurfers, Dinghies
and Pedaloes can all be hired from Pugneys. 2000 prices are as follows (all
prices are per craft per one and a half hours, unless stated otherwise) :
| Kayaks |
£4.90 adult, £2.50 junior |
| Canadian Canoes |
£5.90 adult, £3.00 junior |
| Windsurfers |
£5.80 adult, £3.00 junior |
| Single handed dinghies |
£6.50 adult, £3.50 junior |
| Other dinghies |
£9.00 adult, £4.60 junior |
| Pedaloes |
£1.80 adult, £1.10 junior (per half hour) |
| Pleasure boat trips |
£1.80 adult, £1.10 junior (per trip) |
| Fishing |
£1.60 adult, £1.10 junior (per day) |
There is a miniature train
also - the Pugneys Light Railway - which runs at Weekends and on bank holiday
mondays.
The park opens at 9:00 with the lake in use from 10:00. The close time
depends on the time of year. Further information about the activities can be
obtained from : The
Watersports Manager,
Pugneys Country Park,
Asdale Road,
off Denby Dale Road,
Wakefield
WF2 7EQ
Tel: 01924 302360 Fax: 01924 302362
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