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Munchcliffe Wood

✦ Ancient woodland17 ha

📷 Graham Hogg · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome17 ha

Getting here

53.56920, -1.67025

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Penistone Line Partnership 467m away — 4 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Parking· Free

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Mallard +79 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Mallard +79 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Common Spotted-orchid, Japanese Knotweed, Wood Horsetail +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 59 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kirklees WayWalking route116 km
Named routeLength 116 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Barnsley Boundary WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Stockport to Silkstone Common)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Penistone Boundary WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Dearne WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Toby Wood Lanepublic footpath · 372 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 372 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Toby Wood Lanepublic footpath · 15 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 15 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Wood Lanepublic footpath · 12 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 12 mSurface asphaltIncline upPath type: path
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Cycling

23 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 627Cycling route
Named routeRef 627National Cycle Network
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Trans Pennine Trail (Penistone - Kirkburton)Cycling route
Named routeRef 627National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine Trail (Penistone - Kirkburton)Cycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route13 m
Named routeRef 627Length 13 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Tree-lined track to Wood Farm

📷 Graham Hogg · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Tree-lined track to Wood Farm

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Nearby places

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🌱Cliffe Woods and ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Cliffe Woods and ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Royd Community GardenUrban park4.8 km→🐄Parkhouse Fresh ProduceVisitor farm2 km→💧Scout Dike ReservoirReservoir3.4 km→💧Scout Dike ReservoirReservoir3.4 km→

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