History of Ecclesall Woods walk
A thorough exploration of Sheffield's most popular green space in the company of local experts.
Starting from Beauchief Gardens, this circular walk will take you on a tour, where you'll see the visible remains of woodland activities from early stone markings, coppicing, charcoal production and white coal Q pits, mining for coal and ganister to timber plantings and present-day ponds ‘slowing the flow’
Bring food and drink or purchase refreshments from at the “The Woodland Coffee Stop” outdoor cafe at the Discovery Centre
Prices
Free to attend- but you must reserve your space via Eventbrite.
Additional Information
- 4.5 miles (7.2 km)
- 10:35 to 13:00
- Start: the entrance to Ecclesall Woods on Abbeydale Road opposite Beauchief Gardens SK 324 817
- Finish: at start
- Parking: free parking on both sides of Abbeydale Road by the Gardens entrance. If you wish to park at the J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre off Abbey Lane (voluntary parking charge £2.70) meet at 10:10 at the Discovery Centre to walk down to the start.
- The walk will be returning via the Discovery Centre
- Public transport : 218 from Sheffield Interchange at 10:10. 97 from AG123 Arundel Gate at 10:08
- Terrain: mainly good paths but with a few fairly steep uneven sections and steps
- Grade: moderate
- Led by: Marilyn Small, Chair, and Jane Beresford, Volunteer Organiser of Friends of Ecclesall Woods
- This walk is in partnership with Heritage Open Days
- Sorry, but only assistance dogs are allowed on festival walks