South Yorkshire Walks
Accessible walks in South Yorkshire
Thrybergh CP - Rotherham
Below is the Thrybergh Country Park location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
The walk is around a reservoir with lovely views of the countryside, and has a variety of bird life and it attracts thousands of visitors throughout the year. The park is open all the year round, and is the perfect place to relax, unwind and take the family.
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Ravenfield Ponds - Rotherham
Below is the Ravenfield Park walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
As the ponds are traditionally a fishing venue, the video is basically for the fishing fraternity but gives a good idea of the venue.
Ravenfield Ponds is generally for Anglers and it has a number of small ponds. Ravenfield Village is famous for it’s ‘Village in Bloom’ which it has won on a few occasions and it is very pretty.
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Rother Valley CP - Rotherham
Below is the Rother Valley walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
The walk is around a large lake with 2 small lakes, which are used by water sports enthusiasts especially at the weekends – There is also a lake, which is a bird sanctuary. The Country Park is very scenic with all the Sailing activities, waterfowls, and there are lots of events happening throughout the year, and lots of people visit the park, for fun and excitement.
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Ulley CP - Rotherham
Below is the Ulley CP walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
The walk is around the Ulley Reservoir and is very scenic with nice views of the surrounding countryside and most weekends used by the Ulley Sailing Club. There is a variety of bird life, wildlife and fauna. With picnic tables for the family.
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Clifton Park - Rotherham
Below is the Clifton Park walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
The walk is around a tree lined municipal park and gardens, including Clifton Park Museum with many sports and children’s activities to view especially during the summer months – there is a nice and relaxing walk through the walled garden, memorial garden and view the historic Bandstand and War Monument .
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Rotherham Town Centre
Below is the Rotherham town centre walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
Rotherham’s focal point in the centre is the All Saints Minster [ dated 937 AD ] and around it is pedestrianised shopping areas. The Town Centre is a regenerating place to shop with a mixture of high street shops as well as the lively indoor market and some days an outdoor market.
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Thurcroft - Rotherham
Below is the Thurcroft walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
(slightly different video but the only one showing the trail)
This walk in Thurcroft is along the Old Mineral Line Trail and is known as an easy going trail and is suitable for all including wheelchair users and is a nice way to explore the beautiful country side around.
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Winthrop Gardens - Rotherham
Below is the Winthrop Gardens walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
Winthrop Gardens came from an idea of David and Carol of a therapeutic garden and on Christmas Eve. 2003 they became proud owners of an old disused sewage plant. The gardens were designed and created to stimulate all the human senses – thereby enhancing the experience and creating a positive feeling that can aid in the therapy of mind, body and soul. fragrances, sights, sounds, etc
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Kiveton Park - Rotherham
Below is the Kiveton Park file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
 In 2004 work was undertaken to eradicate the ravages of the old pit workings. These have been swept away and Kiveton Country Park Community Woodland now features an area of woodlands, grasslands, wetlands and ponds which support a wide range of bird life, wildlife and fauna. Some of the woodland area has been very recently planted and a network of paths covers the park.
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Potteric Carr - Doncaster
Below is the Potteric Carr location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
The Nature Reserve is excellent for bird watching, the nature enthusiast and wildlife photography. It has a variety of lakes and variety of birds visit throughout the year – there are many bird hives for viewing and getting up close to the birds with 10 suitable for wheelchairs – all the trails and hides are well marked.
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Lakeside - Doncaster
Below is the Lakeside walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
The walk is around the man made lake on the outskirts of Doncaster near the Doncaster Lakeside Outlet Retail Park. It is a nice tranquil walk with fowl life on the lake and offices built close by on one side of the lake.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Pk - Doncaster
Below is the Yorkshire Wildlife Park walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
Yorkshire Wildlife Park in South Yorkshire was voted as the most magnificent attraction in 2012 and is situated just outside Doncaster, The park occupies 70 acres of a 260 acre site, offering a unique view into the world of animals with walkthrough areas
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Cannon Hall - Barnsley
Below is the Cannon Hall walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
Cannon Hall Country Park: is a landscaped parkland and formal gardens with lakes, set around the picturese Cannon Hall. Its 18thC gardens have important collections in the walled garden including extensive and rare pear trees.
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park - Barnsley
Below is the Yorkshire Sculpture Park walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
Explore open-air displays by some of the world’s finest artists, Henry Moore, Anthony Caro, Antony Gormley, Barbara Hepworth, James Turrell, Andy Goldsworthy and many artists. Enjoy fascinating exhibitions throughout four stunning galleries, be inspired by the natural beauty of an historic estate, and get involved in a dynamic line up of events and activities.
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Bretton Park - Barnsley
Below is the Bretton Park walk location file detailing the directions to the walk and the site facilities
The walk in Bretton Country Park has outstanding views with its lake and bridges but is quite steep in places and includes the magnificent Yorkshire Sculpture Park, which is great for the family and is an international centre for modern and contemporary art and enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year.
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