Valley Park
Herringthorpe
There are seventy acres of open parkland including Herringthorpe Wood and Gibbing Greave Wood. I'm sure that there used to be a scrambling course here or hereabouts in the long ago days when motor cycling scrambling was very popular. Considering the noise from trials bikes I am not surprised that's its no longer there. One of my espondents, Darrell, has corrected my memory about this:-
"the scrambling actually took place in Listerdale, and was the only time, each year, when the public were allowed access. My whole family went each year for a grand day out, and a picnic, whilst watching the hill-climb trials, in cars, as well as bikes. In about 1952/3 a motor bike scrambling course was laid out, but I think that the damage it did persuaded Joe Lister to halt it."There is a Friends' group for which the last contact details were Email brian.twiggattiscali.co.uk (remember to change at to @). Tel. 44 (0)1709 379400.
Information
Address:- Brookside, Rotherham, S61 3DJ.Facilities:– Tennis Courts - Bowling Greens (no longer being maintained) - Multi use games area - Children's Play Equipment - Toilets - Car parking - Pavilion - Heritage Trail - Steps to Health Route - Sports Equipment Hire.