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Barnsley Road Playing Field

7 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Coot
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Coot, Chiffchaff +89 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mallard, Coot, Chiffchaff +89 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Hairy Shieldbug, 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus +61 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Trans-Pennine Trail (Wombwell to Selby)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Heron WayWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

42 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Woodfield GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route67 m
Named routeRef 62Length 67 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other
Main RouteCycling route692 m
Named routeRef 62Length 692 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route11 m
Named routeRef 62Length 11 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 62Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Path beside Barnsley Road (A635)

Path beside Barnsley Road (A635)

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