Explore Wharncliffe Woods

(Average user rating: 4.2/5)

5 Stars

A great place where I have always found that everyone gets along the area is crying out for investment though, go to Sherwood Pines and you get well maintained track for just ■4 parking, yeah Wharncliffe is free but the singletrack is so in need of tlc I for one would be willing to pay a bit to maintain and develop the trails as long as it did'nt become a rip off

5 Stars

Sadly there are people who think that their personal interest is the only legitimate use of an area - we frequently see this with 'shared use' cycle routes/footpaths (both rude cyclists barging through without asking and walkers insisting on taking up the entire width and forcing cyclists to dismount or brave the bushes). Horses are a slightly special case in that as they may weigh up to a couple of tonnes and can be quite fast/agile. They should always be treated with respect. They do, in fact have special legal protections and priviledges - which sadly some riders abuse by taking horses that are out of their skill range to control places that they could reasonably expect to see a car, bike, person, dog etc. Thankfully most people are grown up enough to live and let live; and honest enough if they see a group of hyperactive kids to remember they were once that age...

1 Star

Went mountain biking here today for the first time in a few months. The whole place just looks so neglected and overgrown. Many of the downhill tracks were unusually due to overgrown bracken and nettles. In urgent need of some TLC.