Concord Park and Woolley Wood Circular, Sheffield
South Yorkshire
Concord Park and neighbouring Woolley Wood make a surprisingly wild circular on the northern edge of Sheffield, and it's dog friendly throughout. Concord Park has open grassy slopes, mature specimen trees and a golf course on its eastern side, while Woolley Wood is an ancient bluebell woodland carpeted with anemones and wild garlic each spring. The route links the two via a stream and a footbridge, then climbs gently back up through the park for the return.
Dogs can run off lead across Concord Park and through the woods, where sniffing opportunities are endless. Keep an eye out near the golf course boundary and on lead close to Shiregreen Lane and the woodland edges where the road passes. There are no livestock, but the streamside path can be slippery after rain and the woods do hold boggy patches through winter. The park has a small cafe, play areas and toilets; Woolley Wood has no facilities, so it's worth starting from the Concord side. Parking is free at the main entrance off Shiregreen Lane.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 5.3 km (3.3 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1 hr 20 min
- Walk Type
- Woodland, Park
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- High
- Livestock Risk
- None
- Facilities
- Cafe, toilets and play areas in Concord Park; no facilities in Woolley Wood itself.
- Parking
- Free car park at the main Concord Park entrance on Shiregreen Lane; further free parking at the foot of Woolley Wood on Concord Road.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Concord Park and Woolley Wood Circular, Sheffield dog friendly?
Yes, Concord Park and Woolley Wood are dog friendly throughout the entire circular route, earning a solid 8 out of 10 on our dog-friendly rating. The walk combines open parkland, ancient woodland and streamside paths, giving dogs plenty of variety and interest along the way.
Can dogs be off lead at Concord Park and Woolley Wood Circular, Sheffield?
Dogs can run off lead across most of the route, including the open grassy slopes of Concord Park and through Woolley Wood itself. It's worth putting leads on near the golf course boundary and close to Shiregreen Lane and the woodland edges where the road passes, but there are no livestock on the route to worry about.
What should I know before visiting Concord Park and Woolley Wood Circular, Sheffield with my dog?
The streamside path can get slippery after rain, and Woolley Wood has boggy patches through winter, so it's worth wearing appropriate footwear and keeping that in mind for older or less steady dogs. There are no facilities in Woolley Wood itself, so starting from the Concord Park entrance on Shiregreen Lane makes sense — there's a café, toilets and play areas in the park, and parking is free.
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