Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Greno Woods
In or near Scholes.
Greno Woods — woodland in Ecclesfield, South Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Chapeltown · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Greno Woods is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "woodland in Ecclesfield, South Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.4520°, -1.5020°.
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Official information
Greno Woods is an ancient woodland nature reserve located near Sheffield, covering 183 hectares. It offers a rich biodiversity with opportunities for wildlife watching, walking, cycling, and horse riding along its extensive network of paths and trails.
From the Wikipedia article
Greno Woods is a 178 hectares (440 acres) area of ancient woodland and nature reserve located north of Grenoside village, a suburb of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Previously used as a quarry, hunting ground, and for commercial forestry; it is now used for recreational walking, jogging and mountain biking.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4520, -1.5020
- District
- Sheffield
- Parish
- Ecclesfield
- Postcode
- S35 8NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penistone and Stocksbridge
- Phone
- 0114 263 4335
- Nearest railway station
- Chapeltown — 2.6 km
- Official site
- www.wildsheffield.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q104879837 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Greno Woods (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Grenoside
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greno Woods?
- Greno Woods is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S35 8NA), in the parish of Ecclesfield.
- What is Greno Woods?
- Greno Woods — woodland in Ecclesfield, South Yorkshire, England.
- How do I get to Greno Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Chapeltown, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode S35 8NA.
- Who owns Greno Woods?
- Greno Woods is owned by Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust.
- Is Greno Woods free to visit?
- Yes, Greno Woods is free to enter.
- How do I get to Greno Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Chapeltown, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S35 8NA.
- Are dogs allowed at Greno Woods?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.