Situated in Barnsley, New Park Springs is located on the site of one of the former principal spoil heads for Grimethorpe Colliery. Both New Park Springs and Cudworth Common, located just across the road, were part of the same colliery complex.
The spoil heap was remediated with funds National Coalfield Programme, and the resultant green space and business park have helped the nearby towns recover from the problems of the last decade, attracting a number of new businesses.
New Park Springs now boasts an array of natural habitats which continue to develop and mature, providing a haven for wildlife.
Open access
An extensive network of footpaths comprised mainly of non-bonded crushed material. Most are around1.5 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 Conversation Volunteers (TCV)
Clayburn Road,
Grimethorpe,
South Yorkshire,
S72 8LQ
