Getting here
53.51504, -1.42813
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
10
6 named nearby · 4 public paths
Named routePublic access
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Cycling
80
80 named nearby
Named route
Named routes and paths nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Silkstone Common to Wombwell) · Walking0
Barnsley Boundary Walk · Walking0
Trans-Pennine Trail (Wombwell to Leeds) · Walking0
Trans-Pennine Trail (Wombwell to Selby) · Walking0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
About this reservoir
Wombwell 2 is a reservoir managed by Forestry England within their forest estate. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character. Managed by Forestry England, the site is actively maintained for recreation and conservation.
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
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Parking
1 nearby · Free · 491m
Free entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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