The Wakefield Wheel is a 38-mile circular cycle route around the Wakefield district, which is made up of many smaller routes. The smaller routes range from as little as 4 miles to the full 38, so whatever your ability level, you can tackle the Wheel!
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Top 8 Bike Routes in Wakefield
If you’re looking for bike routes in Wakefield, look no further! The district has some fantastic cycle routes for every ability level. Whether you’re looking for the perfect ride with all the family or something to test your skills, there’s truly a route for everyone. So read on to discover some of the great routes across the district.
WAKEFIELD WHEEL
WONDERS OF WAKEFIELD CYCLE TRAIL
Also known as WoW, the Wonders of Wakefield is a 21-mile circular cycle route. Mostly traffic free, the route passes through some of the historical and cultural spots in the district, including The Hepworth Wakefield, National Trust Nostell and Anglers Country Park.
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PONTEFRACT PARK CHALLENGE
Fancy a challenge? The Pontefract Park challenge is a 14.3-mile cycle route that tests your cycling abilities. Starting from the park, travel anticlockwise through Pontefract Park, Glasshoughton, Cutsyke, Altofts and Normanton.
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NEWMILLERDAM
If you’re looking for a more scenic route, Newmillerdam is just the ticket! Take in 7 miles of beautiful scenery and enjoy the park’s glorious café, The Boathouse. Mixing countryside tracks with some gentle road cycling, Newmillerdam is a perfect route for a confident cycling family.
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THORNES PARK CHALLENGE
Test your abilities with the Thornes Park cycle challenge. Connecting Thornes Park, Walton Colliery and Pugneys Country Park the 14.5-mile challenge offers on road and off-road tracks.
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HEMSWORTH
Looking for a shorter route with a challenge? Enjoy a 5-mile off-road track from Hemsworth Water Park to Fitzwilliam Country Park. With the steep hills along the track, get your heart pumping on this more advanced route.
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PUGNEYS COUNTRY PARK
Looking for a family-friendly cycle route? Explore Pugneys Country Park on two wheels! You don’t even need to bring your own bike, as cycle hire is available. You can even hire child trailers for little ones, so the whole family can get involved!
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STANLEY FERRY
Covering part of the Tour of Wakefield, start your 9-mile route at Stanley Ferry and enjoy an off-road adventure through to Carr Gate. Finish the route with a relaxing ride along the canal back to Stanley Ferry.
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