The Top 16 Natural Monuments around Thurgoland
Thurgoland’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 16
beautiful natural monuments around Thurgoland. 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 Thurgoland. 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: November 15, 2025
Bailey Hill Motte
Highlight • Natural Monument
This is not far from the Church of St Nicholas and the Old Horns and is a bit of a hidden gem. The remains of the motte can be climbed …
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Wharncliffe Crags
Highlight • Natural Monument
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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Dragon's Den Cave
Highlight • Cave
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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Thorncliffe Wood
Highlight • Forest
This ancient woodland still bears the scars of the industrial revolution; the humps and hollows of past coal mining and iron working still visible. These days, you will find Thorncliffe …
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View of the Peak District
Highlight • Viewpoint
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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