Ecclesall Woods

Ecclesall Woods, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England

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 (1.4 km2) 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 (16 km) of public footpaths running through the woods. The Abbeydale miniature railway is also located within the woods.

They are a Local Nature Reserve.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Ecclesall Woods". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
  2. ^ "Map of Ecclesall Woods". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.