Pontefract Park Lake
Pontefract Park Lake offers a serene setting for a leisurely walk around its picturesque lake and racecourse. Visitors can enjoy free parking and explore the well-maintained footpaths, making it an ideal spot for a family outing or a peaceful retreat in nature. Conveniently located in Pontefract, this park provides ample space for relaxation and wildlife observation.
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Pontefract Park Lake offers a serene setting for a leisurely walk around its picturesque lake and racecourse. Visitors can enjoy free parking and explore the well-maintained footpaths, making it an ideal spot for a family outing or a peaceful retreat in nature. Conveniently located in Pontefract, this park provides ample space for relaxation and wildlife observation.
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A nice place for a walk. Parking is free and there were plenty of spaces available when I was there on a Sunday morning. You can walk around the lake or the whole perimeter of the racecourse. There is a play area and wooden sculptures. The trees by the lake and around the racecourse are stunning in autumn.
The old footpath around the lake has Ben resurfaced. Makes a big difference. Lovely time of year with the ducklings, goslings and cygnets swimming about. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy the views.
Good park, you can go on a small walk around the pond or a larger walk around the whole racecourse and park. There’s free public toilets and free parking. The only disappointing thing is the children’s playground, there’s barely anything there and it’s falling apart, so sad.
Very pretty place, good for a nice walk
Fantastic place. I walk with my dog every morning. Pontefract lake has swans, ducks coots Canada geese. So calming and lovely. Brilliant.😍
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📍 Park Rd, Pontefract WF8 4QD, UK
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Park Rd, Pontefract WF8 4QD, UK