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Nice area in summer for chilling next to the river

The substantial ruins of Monk Bretton Priory, near Barnsley, are now edged by housing estates and industrial developments. When the monastery was built, however, the site in the wooded valley of the River Dearne was peaceful and remote. Founded in about 1154 by a local landowner, Adam Fitzswaine, it was a daughter house of the rich Cluniac priory at Pontefract. But within 50 years bitter quarrels – at times even involving gang warfare – had broken out between the two houses, as Pontefract sought to retain direct control of Monk Bretton. The dispute was only resolved in 1281, when Monk Bretton seceded from the Cluniac Order and became a Benedictine house.

If you’re on a gravel bike i would avoid! Miserable

Lovely little hideaway on TPT. Tea n insta coffee, snacks and fab bacon sarnie in proper soft breadcake (if you are from Sheff) or teacake if you are from Barnsley!

Lovely view across dam and down reservoir

Beautiful view across top dam and down valley

Park free in the RSPB Carpark

Good cafe, interesting curiosity shops and interesting historic buildings.