Jays Wood, Hall Royd Lane, Silkstone Common

After months of work by CARE volunteers to create an entrance and footpath, install a bench and cut back lots of trees, Jays Wood is now open. Many thanks to all those who attended the grand opening in April 2016.

Named after the Jay, a member of the Crow family that are responsible for the proliferation of Oak trees in the Wood due to nesting in large numbers.  

 Pictured in 2016 below from left : Karen Canadine - Clerk to Silkstone Parish Council, Graham Wells of CARE and Councillor Richard Leech - Chairman of Silkstone Parish Council. 

 Jays Wood is not suitable for wheelchair users of those with mobility issues. 

Orchard Wood, Silkstone Common

Orchard Wood can be accessed from Moorend Lane (next to Silkstone Common J&I school)  via a 'Kissing Gate' or through a large gate giving some access to wheelchair users following pathway improvement works carried out by CARE volunteers. There is an alternative entrance from Woodland View. The wood includes a small meadow area which is home to a PALS memorial stone. CARE have worked for many years in the wood improving the footpaths, creating a new meadow area and creating wildlife habitats. 

Images of Orchard Wood

Conroyd Wood, Silkstone

Accessed either from Cone Lane or from the Silkstone Recreation Ground. Conroyd Wood is split down the middle by Silkstone beck and the footpath on the recreation ground side of the wood is part of the historic Silkstone Waggon Way. The Parish Council in conjunction with CARE has installed a footpath, allowing some access for wheelchair users and nature trail. Further improvement works are being considered. 

Images of Conroyd Wood

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens, Silkstone

Formerly known as 'The Chestnuts' the area was renamed in commemoration of the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in July 2022. 

The Gardens can be accessed just off Martin Croft - following a creation of a Garden, commemorative bench and new footpath, it is suitable for Wheelchair users and those with mobility issues. 

Images of the Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Gardens