This wildlife haven is less than a mile from Barnsley Town Centre and extends for two miles along the River Dearne from Hoyle Mill on the A61 to the Trans-Pennine Trail viaduct at Lundwood. At the centre of the Park is the River Dearne, now so full of life that this is one of the best places to see kingfishers in the Valley at any time of year.
Know before you go
Size
80 hectares
Entry fee
Free
Parking information
Free parking
Walking trails
There is an extensive network of paths to explore the whole area. The fantastic Trans-Pennine Trail connects Dearne Valley Country Park into the regional cycling and walking network.
Access
Good tarmac paths and range of DDA compliant routes.
Dogs
On a lead
Some more remote areas are suitable for running free.
Facilities
Picnic area
Outdoor play area
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all times
Best time to visit
Good all...
Read moreLovely to see the baby ducks, geese, water fowl etc; and the lake is quite clean and clear. The main paths are well maintained, so it's a shame that some areas close to the water are quite overgrown with nettles; but that might be to protect the birds from people getting too close? It would be nice to have some facilities there, e.g. a toilet block, water drinking fountains, bird watching...
Read moreI would highly recommend a visit. We had a lovely walk around the park. It was very quiet and peaceful. Glorious woodland and grassland area. It was delightful to see the wildlife on the water. Plenty of places to sit, have a picnic or run around. The only downside was litter lying around in some areas. Otherwise a great pla...
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