워틀리‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

Have driven out to ride here but the komoot 'upgrade' seems to be a way of forcing purchase and it won't now show me the route. Area is great though and well worth a visit - some major uphills but some great downhill sections. Will definitely be returning. Some of the paths are currently being dug up by the council so are currently closed.

The beautiful carved wooden door, on a tree near Forge Dam, is the work of Sheffield City Council. The council revealed they installed the door, on an old Horse Chestnut tree in the woodland surrounding Forge Dam Park, in an effort to engage local children in woodland folklore. Source: https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/is-this-a-portal-to-an-unknown-world-456998

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 such as tree pipits, nightjars, newts, and dragonflies. The woods feature a network of forest tracks and trails ideal for exploration.

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), terrorised the locals by preying upon their children and cattle. The knight, More of More Hall takes on the dragon in battle, wearing a suit of spiked armour, waiting in a pond for the dragon to come and drink. More kills the dragon either (depending on which version you read) with a blow or by allowing the dragon to coil around him and squeeze, thus impaling itself of his spikes.

One of my favourite parks and can be built into many larger routes.

The toilets are only open when the cafe is

Cool little bit of fantasy along the river

The café near to the children's play area is great place to rest and also to use the loos. A visit the Mi Amigo Memorial is worth considering too. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mi_Amigo_memorial