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Wharncliffe Woods

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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: SK324952
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

Facilities:

Activities:

Contact:

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

User Comments

Name: Anonymous
16/Dec/2009

Perhaps a Map link to Wharncliffe and not the Atlantic might be a good idea! ;-)

Name: James ( 5 Stars

)
1/Dec/2009

This could be a superb site for mtb riding but despite the hard work of some local volunteers it needs some funding to make the trails better. Main problem a is lot of the trails are unrideable due to being waterlogged. I would be quite happy to get involved with funding bids and trying to secure better trails. If anybody reads this and knows how/where i could help get in touch

Name: Anonymous ( 3 Stars

)
24/Oct/2009

are there any walk leaflets of marked areas in wood

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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.