Anglers Country Park, Wintersett is a 64 hectare country park situated near Crofton and about 4 miles south east of Wakefield. It has a large lake, surrounded by grassland, woodland and a wetland area known as the ‘Pol’ (an old word for a 'pond').
This site once formed one of the deepest opencast coal mines in the country reaching a depth of 250 feet. Since the opening of the park in 1986, it has become one of the most important inland bird sites in Yorkshire and the lake is designated a Site of Scientific Interest (SSI) for its migratory birds. It is managed by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. Cold Hiendley and Wintersett Reservoirs are close by.
The nearest pub is the Angler's Retreat at Wintersett (the pub is known locally as 'The Sett'). Find out more here.
The Squire's Tearoom is located in Anglers Country Park by the car park. Click here for more information.
The 'Squire' is a reference to the famous 19th century naturalist Charles Waterton of nearby Walton Hall.
Public Transport - Metro buses 194, 195 and 196 to Crofton, Walton and Wakefield stop at Wintersett Lane / Santingley Lane, by the pub. Visit West Yorkshire Metro for up-to-date information.
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Anglers Country Park is on a spur of the Trans Pennine Trail and National Cycle Route 67.
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National Route 67 is a north / south route option of the Trans Pennine Trail (central) and is open between Leeds, Wakefield, Barnsley, and Sheffield
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There is a Visitor Centre at the park next door to the Squire's Tea Room.
The nearest pub is the Angler's Retreat at Wintersett (the pub is known locally as 'The Sett'). 
The Squire's Tearoom is located in Anglers Country Park by the car park. 
