Chateaux Nostell Priory Le Moyenne Route

Sunday 13th July at 10.15am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
75 Mins 9 Miles Anyone Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Steady If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way.
Starting Point & Postcode
Nostell Priory Doncaster Road, Nostell WF4 1QE
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
2 hours 0 mins  (1 hours 15 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres) 
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Join us on some amazing rides, created in association with our friends at the National Trust. Make the most of some beautiful countryside, and great facilities for cyclists.
If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.
At just over 8 miles this route is perfect for anybody wanting to stretch their legs a bit on the bike whilst in the knowledge that you will be riding in a traffic free environment.  Starting from the stunning Nostell Priory we make use of the tracks to complete a circular route of the area incorporating a loop of Anglers Country Park.  Anybody who enjoys riding their bike in beautiful surroundings does not want to miss this ride!
If you need a bike for this ride, the Wakefield District Cycling Forum have a limited number of bikes available to borrow at Nostel Priory.  To pre book a bike, please email info@cycling-wakefield.org.uk
For more information on Nostell Priory please click on the links below
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell-priory/

©National Trust Images / John Millar

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

Children under the age of 5 do not need to register and must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.



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Car Parking
Yes, at Nostell Priory, charges may apply
Nearest Train Station
Fitzwilliam Train Station, 3 miles 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at the 'stables' approx 200m from the visitor car park.  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Jeff Kitching Jeff Kitching I'm an active member of the Wakefield District Cycle Forum. Being a ride leader for SkyRide and WDCF, I get the opportunity to help riders back into the saddle and increase there confidence.
  • David Keighley David Keighley
  • Steve Valentine

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