Wheata Woods

Welcome to the Wheata Woods project page.

This page has some general information about Wheata Woods and upcoming information about future volunteer works days.

Wheata Woods general information

Wheata Woods is an ancient woodland in the North of Sheffield. It is a designated Local Nature Reserve and contains several archaeological features, some of which are scheduled monuments.

It is accessible at all times and contains a wide network of footpaths and bridleways that connect onto a larger network trail.

Wheata Woods is proud to have maintained Green Flag status for over a decade (since 2009) . The Green Flag Award is an internationally recognised award that is a benchmark for well-managed green space.

The site borders Wharncliffe Woods ( managed by the Forestry Commission ) and Greno Woods ( managed by Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust ) to make a large continuous expanse of woodland. A map has been provided in the image section to show the area that Wheata Woods encompasses. Please study this map prior to taking the survey, as this survey is only about Wheata Woods and not the neighbouring woodland.

Wheata Woods is managed by Sheffield City Councils Woodland team who work closely with the Grenoside Conservation Society .

A Leaflet about the site with more information can be found on the councils website here;

Wheata Wood & Prior Royd Wood 2.pdf (sheffield.gov.uk)

Volunteer support is very welcome at Wheata Woods and the council Ranger leads regular volunteer sessions. These are turn up on the day sessions and are usually 2 - 3 hours long.

Typical environmental conservation tasks include;

• Bramble removal from woodland wildflower areas
• Bracken removal from heathland areas
• Small tree and scrub removal from heathland areas
• Small scale timber construction

If you would like to get involved with volunteering on the site a list of volunteer work dates with meeting points and time can be found below;

Saturday the 20th of April 10am - 1pm meeting at the Bower Lane entrance

Saturday the of 18th of May 10am - 1pm meeting at the Bower Lane entrance

Saturday the 15th of June 10am - 1pm meeting at the car park

Wheata Woods proposed pond project

This year we are hoping to find funding to increase biodiversity in the woodland by creating a pond at the clearing in the woods near the Bower Lane entrance.

The idea is to create a wildlife pond that is rain fed.

If you have any questions please get in contact parksandcountryside@sheffield.gov.uk