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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.

This is a photograph of Thrybergh Country Park.

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this is an internal icon Rotherham's Local Biodiversity Action Plan

This is a photograph of the Pottery Ponds.

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
This is an internal link icon. Local Nature Reserves
This is an internal link icon. Outdoor Pursuits
This is an internal link icon. Woodlands
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This is an internal link icon. Sites of Special Scientific Interest
This is an internal link icon. 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 an internal link icon. Map showing Rotherham's public access wild life sites

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