Wharncliffe Woods
📍 GrenosideSouth Yorkshire
Big, steep Forestry England woodland north of Sheffield, popular with walkers and mountain bikers
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What’s free
Free access to the woods and free parking
About
Wharncliffe Woods covers over 400 hectares of hillside woodland near Grenoside, with old quarry workings hidden among the trees and streams running down the slope. It is a favourite for strenuous walks, horse riding and mountain biking, though bike trails are not waymarked. Access is from the free car park on Woodhead Road, and dogs are welcome.
Opening times
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
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