Wharncliffe Woods

(Average user rating: 5 Stars

4.5/5)

About Wharncliffe Woods

Wharncliffe Woods has a rich post industrial history with many quarry workings hidden within the woods. Its steep terrain and many streams make it an ideal venue for both mountain biking and strenuous walking, without going to the Peak District. There are two walking trails in the wood, marked yellow and red. These are over rough terrain and can be wet under foot. The cycle trails are currently under review and the black cross country trail will be closed in the coming weeks to make way for a new trail project in conjunction with local riders.

How to get there:

Grenoside is the nearest town or village.

The wood can be access from the car park on the Woodhead road running northwards through Grenoside.

OS Grid Reference: SK304952
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Wharncliffe Woods Car Park

LOOKING UP INTO THE CROWNS OF SILVER BIRCH TREES

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Activities:

Contact:

Recreation Rangers
01623 822447
e-mail: enquiries.sherwood@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: LINZ ( 4 Stars

)
7/Jun/2009

TOO MANY MOUNTAIN BIKERS AND USING PARTS THEY SHOULDN'T. ALOT OF THE WOOD LOOKS DAMAGED BY THERE TRACKS

Name: Adam ( 5 Stars

)
6/May/2009

Wharncliffe is a winner.

The only problem is there's sometimes a lot of MX, quad riders around so it's not always the best place to be :/

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What's of interest

A new mountain bike trail is being constructed to reduce conflict within the woodland. This covers both the cross-country elements as well as the downhill trails. Unsanctioned trail building within the woodland is strictly forbidden.