Phoenix Park is located where the Hickleton Colliery once stood. After the colliery closed in the 1990s, the derelict and contaminated site was remediated by the regional development agency, Yorkshire Forward with funds from the Homes and Communities Agency’s National Coalfield Programme.
Today, the park is a popular woodland featuring innovative structures and iconic art features as part of a sculpture park, which was designed by the local community with assistance from Groundwork Dearne Valley.
Uphill towards the top of the woodland is a flourishing wildlife area where brown hares and birds of prey are a common sight, along with summit views towards the Peak District.
Open access
An extensive network of footpaths comprised mainly of non-bonded crushed material. Most are in excess of 2.5 metres wide, but there are narrower trails through wooded areas which are unsurfaced. Paths vary in gradient from flat to 1:10 or steeper. There are a limited number of seating areas at varied intervals throughout the woodland, most in excess of 500m apart. Access onto site is through access control barriers which permit motorised buggies.
Maintained footpaths
Dogs welcome
The Conservation Volunteers (TCV)
Thurnscoe,
Rotherham,
South Yorkshire,
S63 0BD
