How big is grenoside Woods?

169 hectares
Greno Woods is an ancient woodland, rich in wildlife and full of historic interest. Covering 169 hectares, it is one of our largest reserves and offers excellent opportunities for wildlife watching, exploration and recreation.

Who owns grenoside?

Sheffield Wildlife Trust
For a long time the trails in the woods consisted of a series of desire lines and at one point had a couple of impressive North Shore Style ladder drops! When Sheffield Wildlife Trust took over the management of the woods in 2010, they were keen to formalise a trail network into something that was more sustainable.

Where to park Greno Woods?

For access from the Woodhead Road, use the Forestry Commission car park at SK 325 950. Postcode for the car park is S35 7DS. Alternatively, park in Grenoside village for access via Greno Gate. Park on the B6546 Hallwood Road for access to Low Hall Wood.

Is grenoside Woods pram friendly?

Finding the enchanted trail and is it push chair friendly? You need to walk out of the car park entrance and take care crossing the road you just drove in on. You will see a gate and bridle path with a notice board and wooden sign saying Grenoside nature reserve. The trail is not pram friendly.

Is rivelin Valley pram friendly?

If you love a good Yorkshire family walk, Rivelin Valley trail really has it all: free parking, dog friendly, cafe, play area, pladdling spots and loads waterfalls and other natural beauty. Parts of the trail are even pram friendly! You can download a detailed map here.

Can you walk around Damflask?

Damflask Reservoir Walk. Enjoy a circular walk around this lovely reservoir near Sheffield. A good foopath runs around the perimeter of the reservoir which is ideal for an afternoon stroll. There are long waterside sections and some woodland trails to enjoy.

Can you swim at Rivelin Valley?

The Rivelin Valley is one of my favourite parts of Sheffield. It provides a great running route and green path out to the Peak District and is also home to one of the smaller, but just as rewarding, swimming spots in the Sheffield area.

Are there toilets at Rivelin Valley?

There are toilets. There is a free water splash park with paddling pool open in the summer months. It is accessible.

How many miles around is a dam flask?

2.5 miles
A circular, anti-clockwise walk around the reservoir is 2.5 miles (which should take around 1 hour 15 minutes), on designated paths, quiet roads and Yorkshire Water permissive paths.

Is Damflask open?

Fishing. Damflask is one of Yorkshire’s largest premier fisheries and situated within the stunning Peak District National Park. The reservoir can be fished for bream, chub, dace, perch, pike and roach and is open all year round.

Can you swim in Peak District?

The Peak District is a wonderful part of the UK to engage in wild swimming, with a great selection of pools, ponds, and rivers that the public is welcome to swim in.

Can you swim in reservoirs?

Reservoirs are very dangerous places to swim and the government advises against people taking a dip in a reservoir. Here’s why: They tend to have very steep sides which makes them incredibly hard to get out of. They can be very deep, with hidden machinery that can cause injuries.

How big is Greno Woods in the UK?

Greno Woods is an ancient woodland, rich in wildlife and full of historic interest. Covering 169 hectares, it is one of our largest reserves and offers excellent opportunities for wildlife watching, exploration and recreation. Acquired in 2012, the Trust owns Greno Woods outright.

How to get in touch with Greno Woods?

If you need to get in touch with us about Greno Woods or any of our other reserves, please email us or call 0114 263 4335. Back in March 2015, volunteers and staff carried out a basic bird survey at Greno Woods. In the process of writing the Management Plan, we identified that we held no recent data on bird species in the site.

What kind of wildflowers are in Greno Woods?

There has been woodland at Greno since before 1600 and many of the wildflowers found here are particularly associated with ancient woodlands. Look in spring and find sweet honeysuckle, bluebells, ramsons and greater stitchwort along the Trans Pennine Trail or along streamsides in Low Hall Wood. Common cow wheat is another Greno specialty.

When did Steve Peat train at Greno Woods?

Greno Woods have been home for mountain bikers for as long as the sport has been in this country; it hosted races up until 1994 and provided the training ground for World Downhill Mountain Bike Champion Steve Peat.