Frickley Country Park Ride

Sunday 20th July at 2.00pm 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
45 Mins 4 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
Easygoing Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding?  Easygoing rides are great for all abilities and ages, taking place along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes.
Starting Point & Postcode
Frickley Country Park Frickley Lane Car Park off Doncaster Road B6422 WF9 2WJ
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.
1 hours 30 mins  (45 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), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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You can book up to a total of 5 places on this ride and you'll be asked for each person's details during the registration process.

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Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Our Easygoing rides are great for building confidence for all abilities and ages along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes. They’re up to six miles long, with a gentle pace of around six miles an hour.
Join us on this completely traffic free ride that is perfect for anybody wanting to enjoy their bike riding in the safest of environments.  At just less than 4 miles long this route winds it's way through Frickley Country Park.  There is plenty on offer at this landscaped country park which is situated over the remains of an old colliery. 

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
All ages are welcome. Those under the age of 5 must be in a BSI approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order, 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. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at start / finish location Frickley Country Park, Frickley Lane Car Park off Doncaster Road B6422, South Elmsall, Wakefield, WF9 2WJ
Nearest Train Station
South Elmsall Train Station, 1 mile 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Mary Harper
  • Philip Harper
  • 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.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. margaret sample Sunday 1st June