GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Worsbrough Mill Country Park

2 miles (2.5 km)

This splendid park includes a historic 17th Century working water mill set in 240 acres of lovely parkland.
The park has good cycling and walking paths taking your around the 60 acre reservoir. You can also tour the mill and learn about the milling process and the history of the site.
The park is located just south of Barnsley on the Trans Pennine Trail. If you head east along the trail you can enjoy views of the River Dove and the Worsbrough Canal before coming to the pretty Wombwell Wood.
Also nearby is the Elsecar Reservoir and Canal Walk.

Postcode

S70 5NJ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

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Worsbrough Mill Country Park OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Worsbrough Mill Country Park Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

There's an on site tea room selling a good range of meals and some delicious cakes.

Dog Walking

The park is a pleasant place to bring your dog for a walk. You will probably see other owners on a fine day.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The Dove Valley Trail runs through the park and takes you to Silkstone Common along an old railway line. The trail is suitable for both cyclists and walkers and includes nice views of the River Dove Valley.
In the town you can pick up the Barnsley Boundary Walk and the Barnsley Canal to further extend your exercise.

Photos

The mill race pond Worsbrough Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 1087845

The mill race pond Worsbrough Country Park

Worsbrough reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 1087838

Worsbrough reservoir. Provided water to the Dearne and Dove canal.

Oil engine, Worsbrough Mill - geograph.org.uk - 776217

Oil engine, Worsbrough Mill

Wave Erosion Barrier Worsborough Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 1514785

Wave Erosion Barrier. Worsborough Reservoir Also used by Barnsley Angling Association as a fishing platform.

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

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Memory Map Route

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