Frickley Country Park

A shining example of land regeneration with miles of scenic trails

Frickley Country Park is on the site of a former colliery near South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, situated to the south of an urban settlement and bordered by agricultural land with broadleaf woods. The colliery closed in 1993 and, following remediation, Frickley came into Land Trust management in 2012. 

This park has a wonderful mix of open meadows, wetlands and woodlands, providing homes for a wide variety of birds, butterflies and other wildlife to thrive. Two wetland areas, property of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council (WMDC) are located in the park, with floodwater storage function.  

The park also features striking sculptures that celebrate its mining heritage, and more than 70,000 trees have been planted, which are maturing into attractive woodland. 

Visitor information

Opening hours

Open access

Car parking

Available off Doncaster Road alongside the Frickley Lane bridleway

Accessibility

Good access for people with limited mobility; however some of the slopes on the former tip are steep due to the lay of the land.

Footpaths

Maintained footpaths

Dogs

Dogs welcome

Managed in partnership with

Groundwork

How to get there

Address

Frickley Country Park

Doncaster Road,
WF9 2El

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