This large country park in West Yorkshire features over 1,300 acres of woodland, grassland, and water, offering scenic walks, cycling routes, and horse riding trails. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and birds, and its many lakes and ponds provide a habitat for fish and other aquatic life. Visitors can explore the park's many trails, including the 12-mile Dearne Way walking route, or take a leisurely stroll around the lakes. The park also features a visitor center, cafe, and play areas for children.
Beautiful in summer, muddy in winter. Asphalt paths need to be extended around the pond as drainage is poor. Woodland paths are accessible. Trees are adequately maintained. Plenty of bins for waste but some people do not want to use them - shame on them! The public are friendly as are the dog walkers. Generally a good experience.
Lovely to see the baby ducks, geese, water fowl etc; and the lake is quite clean and clear. The main paths are well maintained, so it's a shame that some areas close to the water are quite overgrown with nettles; but that might be to protect the birds from people getting too close? It would be nice to have some facilities there, e.g. a toilet block, water drinking fountains, bird watching hut and so on.
Pretty park with paths and fishing lakes, kids play area and skate park. Spent a lovely hot day wandering around the area. Its got free parking and paths suitable for pushchairs, bikes and walkers. Nice woods and unpaved paths yo get lost in
Calm, close to the city, beautiful nature
Lovely walk round the lake today. After all the rain lately it's quite high.
Always a beautiful walk around this park
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Hiking
Picnic tables
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
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Beautiful in summer, muddy in winter. Asphalt paths need to be extended around the pond as drainage is poor. Woodland paths are accessible. Trees are adequately maintained. Plenty of bins for waste but some people do not want to use them - shame on them! The public are friendly as are the dog walkers. Generally a good experience.
Lovely to see the baby ducks, geese, water fowl etc; and the lake is quite clean and clear. The main paths are well maintained, so it's a shame that some areas close to the water are quite overgrown with nettles; but that might be to protect the birds from people getting too close? It would be nice to have some facilities there, e.g. a toilet block, water drinking fountains, bird watching hut and so on.
Pretty park with paths and fishing lakes, kids play area and skate park. Spent a lovely hot day wandering around the area. Its got free parking and paths suitable for pushchairs, bikes and walkers. Nice woods and unpaved paths yo get lost in
Calm, close to the city, beautiful nature
Lovely walk round the lake today. After all the rain lately it's quite high.
Always a beautiful walk around this park
