Countryside and Wildlife

This is a photograph of Ulley Reservoir.

Would it surprise you to hear that Rotherham is 70% rural? It shouldn't. Rolling lowlands, picturesque villages, and ancient woodlands divide more than 200 miles of public footpaths, cycling trails and bridleways.

Countryside

Much of Rotherham can be seen from the network of footpaths, bridle paths and minor roads. There are many places open to visitors where wildlife can be seen.

This is a photograph of Rother Valley Country Park.

This is an internal link icon. Country Parks
Local Nature Reserves
Outdoor Pursuits
Woodlands
Urban Parks
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
Other Sites with Public Access

Rotherham offers a wealth of countryside activities for all year round enjoyment. Whether you're a walker, cyclist, watersports enthusiast or just enjoy the outdoors, a visit to this area is an excellent way of exploring this beautiful and golden part of Yorkshire.

Here you can explore:

Reservoir valleys and restored canals
Nature reserves and bluebell woods
Limestone gorges and wildflower meadows
a trio of country parks
and so much more . . .

Wildlife

Wildlife occurs all over Rotherham in both urban and rural sites from gardens to car parks, from woodlands to arable fields, but is especially abundant in the following places:

Thrybergh, Ulley and Rother Valley Country Parks
Roche Abbey, Chesterfield Canal, Catcliffe Flash
Anston Stones Wood nestling in a small limestone gorge flanking Anston Brook
Wentworth Park lying between Greasbrough and Wentworth to the north west of Rotherham

This is a photograph of Thrybergh Country Park.

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Societies and Wildlife Heritage Organisations

Rotherham's Local Biodiversity Action Plan

This is a photograph of the Pottery Ponds.