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Kiveton Community Woodland

(Average user rating 5 unrated

4.7/5)

Kiveton is a site of remarkable diversity.

The flat area close to the Colliery Road entrance, which includes;the amphitheatre, offers a scenic space for community events and informal play, including a new Natural Play Area.

The adjoining fishing ponds are a magnet for wildlife as well as fishermen.

As you cross the bridge and head up the zig zag path to the view point you enter a wilder area where nature thrives.

The paths on this part of the site take in both mature and new woodland, natural grassland and diverse wetland.

The site is owned by The Land Trust and managed by the Forestry Commission

Download the map of this area (pdf - 438k)

How to get there:

Kiveton is the nearest town or village.

From M1 take junction 31 and turn onto A57 (Sheffield). At first roundabout turn left (signposted Wales), follow road up until left turn signposted Kiveton Park. Follow road along to railway station at Kiveton Bridge, turn right along Colliery Road.

OS Grid Reference: SK 490 827
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Colliery Road entrance
Hard Lane Entrance

What's on in Kiveton Community Woodland

February

Buggyfit
Thursday 2 February 2012
Thursday 9 February 2012
Thursday 16 February 2012
Thursday 23 February 2012
Thursday 1 March 2012
Thursday 8 March 2012
Thursday 15 March 2012
Thursday 22 March 2012
Thursday 29 March 2012

March

Buggyfit
Thursday 2 February 2012
Thursday 9 February 2012
Thursday 16 February 2012
Thursday 23 February 2012
Thursday 1 March 2012
Thursday 8 March 2012
Thursday 15 March 2012
Thursday 22 March 2012
Thursday 29 March 2012

User Comments

5 Stars
been on a couple of events recently at KCW. One was a consevation event clearing woodlands. very educational as well as a great way to work up a sweat. The other was a Halooween Horrors event for the children which was very enjoyable. The woodland is a fabulous local resource and the events serve to get the community involved in it's use and upkeep.

Karl S, 1/Nov/2010

5 Stars
The Halloween Horrors event was fantastic fun with the kiddies. There were games for children of varying ages, and encouraged the family to traverse around the pit whilst doing the mental challenges. And, there was even a pumpkin for the kiddies to carve at the end! Thank you for hosting an event to break up the monotony of half term, and giving it the added fun of Halloween!

Christine G, 29/Oct/2010

5 Stars
I've been to a few Nordic Walking sessions. Really good fun and a good way to get fit. Dougie is an excellent instructor

Gary Swift, 12/Oct/2010

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Please tell us about your visit

Please email us at enquiries.sherwood@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.

Bath house built in 1938 at Kiveton Colliery, now Kiveton Community Woodland

Facilities and Activities

Contact:

South Yorkshire Community Rangers
01623 822 447
e-mail: enquiries.sherwood@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

The pit-head bathhouse, built in 1938, and old colliery offices, built in 1875, are the only reminders of the site's previous history and both are now Listed buildings.