Brodsworth Community Woodland

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3.8/5)

This picturesque woodland is rapidly developing into one of the most attractive wildlife sites in the area.
With its mixture of broadleaf woodland, large open meadows and a scenic wetland valley, Brodsworth Community Woodland is renowned for its diversity of wildlife.

As you make your way around the 99 hectare site, you will come across some intriguing sculptures, wonderful vistas and perfect spots for a rest or a picnic. The woodland is on the edge of the nearest towns and villages but it allows you to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

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

Download the map of this area (pdf - 432k)

How to get there:

Doncaster is the nearest town or village.

From Doncaster, Follow the A638 (Great Northern Road).

After approximately 2 miles you will reach the town of Woodlands. Continue through Woodlands, straight ahead at the set of traffic lights close to the shops.

Once you have passed through the traffic lights, continue for approximately 500yards and take the next left onto Long Lands Lane (just before the 50mph sign). Follow road round a sharp bend to the right. After approximately 200yards turn left and follow to the main car park (if you get to Markham Grange Nursery, you have gone too far).

If you are travelling to Brodsworth Community Woodland from the A1.

Whether travelling North or South, Leave the A1 at Junction 38.

Follow the road round the sharp bend signposted Pickburn.

Follow the road for approximately half a mile where you will come across a Juntion. Turn left to cross a bridge over the A1.

Follow the road, go passed Markham Grange Garden centre then after approximately 500 yards, turn right and follow to the car park.

OS Grid Reference: SE 526 078
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Green Lane entrance
Long Lands Lane entrance

What's on in Brodsworth Community Woodland

February

Art Club
Friday 17 February 2012
Willow Weaving Workshop
Thursday 23 February 2012

User Comments

are you aware that travellers caravans are setting up camp compete with white vans in the long lands lane car park? The height restricting barrier was open hense their ability to enter (UNLESS THEY OPENED IT) seen at 4.30pm 15th October 2011 Caravan Club members would happily pay ■25 per night for such a site!

Anonymous, 15/Oct/2011

4 Stars
I walk my dog on it everyday and love the place. It better and bigger than the one between toll bar and Bentley where I used to live. Only problem I have is that it too easy an access for off road Motorcycle. More should be done to make it preventable.

Jabba, 25/Jul/2011

5 Stars
Considering what a blot on the landscape these slag heaps were, the transformation is incredible. Don't try to compare Brodsworth with an ancient woodland, it's a reclaimed slag heap. It's maturing year on year and on a sunny day the views with a little imagination are magical. I just hope the people of Adwick, Woodlands and Highfields appreciate what has been done.