Ecclesall Woods, Sheffield

Name: Ecclesall Woods
Address: Sheffield, United Kingdom

#74 among attractions in Sheffield

Park, Relax in park

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Ecclesall Woods is an area of woodland in south-west Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, between Abbeydale Road South and Ecclesall. It covers approximately 350 acres of mature semi-natural deciduous woodland which was previously used for timber and charcoal, and is currently managed by the city council for the benefit of wildlife and visitor access. There are two roads and over 10 miles of public footpaths running through the woods. The Abbeydale miniature railway is also located within the woods. ()

Elevation: 545 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°20'31"N, 1°30'48"W

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EcclesallSheffield United Kingdom

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Ecclesall Woods – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Millhouses Park, Beauchief Abbey, All Saints Church.

0.6 miS
Museum, History museum
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Sheffield
15 min walk • Nestled in the verdant valley of the River Sheaf, Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet stands as a testament to Sheffield's storied past in the world of industry. This remarkable museum offers visitors a glimpse into the life and work of the 18th and 19th-century metalworking...
0.5 miE
Park
Millhouses Park, Sheffield
13 min walk • Millhouses Park is a public urban park located in the Millhouses neighbourhood in south of Sheffield, England. It is a 12.87-hectare park stretching approximately 0.75 miles along the floor of the valley of the River Sheaf, sandwiched between Abbeydale Road South and the railway tracks of the Midland Main Line.
0.8 miSE
Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Beauchief Abbey, Sheffield
21 min walk • Beauchief Abbey is a medieval monastic house now serving as a parish church in the southern suburbs of Sheffield, England. Beauchief is pronounced bee-chiff.
1 miN
Church
All Saints Church, Sheffield
27 min walk • All Saints is a Church of England parish church in Sheffield, England. It is a Grade II listed building, and is located in Ecclesall, between Ringinglow Road and Ecclesall Road South. All Saints' emergent youth and young adults congregation is called "The Uncut Project".
1.3 miNE
Park
Chelsea Park, Sheffield
32 min walk • Chelsea Park is a small public park located in the south west of Sheffield in the suburb of Nether Edge. It is listed as one of the city's Historic Parks, and was originally laid out as the private gardens to Brincliffe Towers in 1852.
0.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Hutcliffe Wood, Sheffield
19 min walk • Hutcliffe Wood and Marriott Wood are two areas of ancient woodland in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. They occupy the steep southeastern side of the Abbeydale valley between Archer Road and Abbey Lane, separated by the River Sheaf and the railway line from Millhouses Park.
0.7 miS
Park
Beauchief Gardens, Sheffield
19 min walk • Beauchief Gardens is a small area of formal parkland in south-west Sheffield. The gardens lie between Abbeydale Road South to the north-west, the River Sheaf and the railway line to the south and Beauchief Dam to the east.
1.5 miNE
Street
Abbeydale Road, Sheffield
38 min walk • Abbeydale Road and its continuation Abbeydale Road South together are an arterial main road and bus route in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. The road begins at a junction with London Road near the former Royal Hotel public house.
1.1 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Abbeydale Park, Sheffield
29 min walk • Abbeydale Park is a sports venue in Dore, South Yorkshire, England. It is unusual in having hosted home games for two different county cricket teams.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ecclesall Woods?

Nearby attractions include Millhouses Park, Sheffield (13 min walk), Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Sheffield (15 min walk), Beauchief Gardens, Sheffield (19 min walk), Hutcliffe Wood, Sheffield (19 min walk).

How to get to Ecclesall Woods by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ecclesall Woods:

Bus

Dobcroft Road/Whirlowdale Crescent • Lines: 82, C6 (7 min walk)

Train

Dore and Totley (26 min walk)