# Wheata Woods, Sheffield — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> A wheelchair-accessible woodland park on Woodhead Road offering outdoor fun for families, with convenient parking but limited facilities—no toilets or picnic areas available on site.

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Nature Preserve 🐾 Dogs Welcome

# Wheata Woods

Woodhead Road

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4520198929180932226&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [George McGee](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/108084297157480048546)

**In short:** Wheata Woods is a nature preserve in Sheffield, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 15 Google reviews, with dogs welcome.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Wheata Woods

A wheelchair-accessible woodland park on Woodhead Road offering outdoor fun for families, with convenient parking but limited facilities—no toilets or picnic areas available on site.

## Photos

Photos via Google

## Opening hours

**Monday** Open 24 hours

**Tuesday** Open 24 hours

**Wednesday** Open 24 hours

**Thursday** Open 24 hours

**Friday** Open 24 hours

**Saturday** Open 24 hours

**Sunday** Open 24 hours

## What visitors say

[Timothy Woods](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114286570239856343527/reviews) ★★★★★

Good parking & a variety of circular walks.

· via Google

[Ivan Bell](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105571312854206649024/reviews) ★★★★★

To much tree felling going on Pathways all churned up with large trucks etc and very muddy under foot did not enjoy our walk at all with all the diversions we had to take no signs saying tree felling in progress no entry any where

· via Google

[Sharon Jones](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104722669736910198160/reviews) ★★★★★

Best place for hacking your horse, you can go miles without going on a road

· via Google

[Iman Ramsay](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114348718058918110672/reviews) ★★★★★

One of my favourite places to walking

· via Google

[See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487979407f9a29c7:0xa2d64a19d3b8471b!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

## At a glance

**Address** Woodhead Road [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.4454845%2C-1.5142729)

**Category** Parks & Play Areas

**Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (15 reviews)

**Suitable for** All Ages

**Setting** Outdoor

**Dogs allowed** Yes

**Good for children** Yes

**Destination** Sheffield

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★ 4.5 (15 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/parks-sport-recreation/wheata-wood?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[0114 2500500](tel:01142500500)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Sheffield

**Plus Code** 9C5WCFWP+57

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Wheata Woods?

Wheata Woods is open Mon–Sun 24 hours (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Wheata Woods any good?

Wheata Woods is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 15 Google reviews.

### Is Wheata Woods dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Wheata Woods.

### Is Wheata Woods good for children?

Yes, Wheata Woods is listed as good for children.

### Is Wheata Woods indoors or outdoors?

Wheata Woods is mainly outdoors.

### What ages is Wheata Woods suitable for?

Wheata Woods suits all ages.

### How do I contact Wheata Woods?

Call Wheata Woods on 0114 2500500.

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