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Explore Wharncliffe Woods
(Average user rating: 5 unrated 4.2/5)

Wharncliffe Woods steep terrain creates an ideal venue for both mountain biking and strenuous walking, without going to the Peak District. 

 

Wharncliffe has a rich post industrial history with many quarry workings hidden within the woods. Amongst the trees numerous streams meander down the hillside.

There are two walking trails in the wood, marked yellow and red. These are over rough terrain and can be wet under foot. The woodland contains some very challenging terrain both to walk and ride upon.

Please ensure if you are riding off road that you match the terrain to experience and equipment you have.


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What do other visitors say?

5 Stars 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

Chris, 1/Sep/2012
5 Stars 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...

AC, 26/Aug/2012
1 Star 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.

John, 3/Aug/2012
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What's Here?

  • Cycling
  • Steep terrain ideal for downhill enthusiasts.
  • Horse riding
  • Enjoy the network of forest roads for long rides in the woods.
  • Parking
  • A free car park is located on Woodhead Road.
  • Picnic
  • Tranquil picnic spots throughout the wood.
  • Walking
  • Follow the red or yellow trail from the car park.
More about what's here

Location

OS Grid ref: SK324952

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Contact

sherwood.fdo@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Opening & Parking

Parking
A free car park is located on Woodhead Road.

Related documents

Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification certifiedForest Stewardship Council certified