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Brodsworth Community Woodland


(Average user rating4 unrated 4/5)

About Brodsworth Community Woodland

This picturesque woodland is rapidly developing into one of the most attractive wildlife sites in the region. With its mixture of mature broadleaf woodlan, newly planted trees, large open meadows and a scenic wetland valley, Brodsworth is renowned for its diversity of wildlife. There are also some fascinating and intriguing sculptures nestling around the 99 hectare site. The woodland allows you to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life ony a step away from your backdoor.

How to get there:

Doncaster is the nearest town or village.

By Road

Follow the A638 (Great Northern Road) away from Doncaster through Woodlands, after the shops you will go straight through one set of lights. Take next left onto Long Lands Lane. Follow road round a sharp bend to the right and take third road on your left, follow to the main car park (if you get to Markem Grange Nursey you have passed the site entrance).

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
Artist Simon Kent is pictured with his huge dragonfly in Brodsworth Community Wood

Facilities:

Other FacilitiesInformationParkingEasy Access

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingEducationalWildlife ActivitiesOrienteeringArtsPicnicView Point

Contact:

South Yorkshire Community Rangers
Bentley Resource Centre
01302 820278
e-mail: enquiries.sherwood@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: Norma Evans (4 Stars)
13/Oct/2009
Great place to walk and get plenty of air

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