The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Penistone
Penistone’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments around Penistone. 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 Penistone. 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 29, 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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Snailsden Pike End Trig Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
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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Middle Black Clough Waterfall
Highlight • Natural Monument
You have to ford the stream and do a bit of scrambling to reach the main waterfall. The path is narrow, with a steep fall down to the stream. Be warned!
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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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