The Top 10 Natural Monuments around Barnsley
Barnsley’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10
beautiful natural monuments around Barnsley. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Barnsley. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 2, 2025
Snailsden Pike End is situated high on the grouse moors above Winscar and Snailsden reservoirs. You can access the trig from either, with the shorter and easier route being from …
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The tale of the Dragon of Wantley tells how a dragon, living in a cave in the crags (there is still a cave known as ‘Dragon’s Den’ near Wharncliffe Lodge), …
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With breath-taking landscapes, rich history and miles of traffic-free bike paths, the Peak District is a dream for cyclists. Founded in 1951, the Peak District was the first area to …
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Wharncliffe Crags is a gritstone escarpment north-west of Sheffield and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The area spans several miles and includes Wharncliffe Woods, home to diverse wildlife …
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Named after Lady Wentworth when she married the Earl of Eglinton, this well would have been an important water source for the people of the estate. The spring would have flowed into the stone trough in front of the doorway.
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A late 18th Century folly, the grotto interior was once covered in shells. Few remain now unfortunately.
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The base of a medieval wayside cross which now contains a triangulation pillar which lines up with the South Nab trig point 1km to the east. The cross is Grade …
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In 1744, William Wentworth dedicated this grand column to his late father in law, the 2nd Duke of Argyll. Shortly before his death, the Duke had been punished for opposing …
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In 1714, the crown of England controversially passed from the Stuart royal line to the Hanoverians. This 1734 monument is dedicated to Anne, the last Stuart monarch, and is unique …
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There are a few ways to get up to the ston circle. Komoot shows the routes up they are active so just follow them. The view from the top of …
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