*Cancelled* Friday Special to Anston Stones Woods and Green Bean Bistro

We start this adventure walk at Anston Parish Hall in the village of Anston.

Anston Stones wood supports a variety of habitats, including woodland, the majority of which is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), calcareous grassland, scrub and wetland. The woodland is the second best example of limestone woodland in South Yorkshire.

The limestone grassland within the woods are also of botanical importance. There is also a Geological Trail with good examples of limestone gorges, supporting a variety of rare plants and animals.

Dead Man’s cave is reached via the walkway to the gorge, this cave excavated in the 1960’s revealed ancient flint tools from the ice age and animal bones from animals such reindeer and hyena.

This walk can be very muddy so be prepared with spare shoes and gaiters if you have them!

If anyone who would like lunch after the walk please let me know and a table can be reserved at The Green Bean Coffee Shop and Bistro just a short drive up the road.

Distance: 4-5 miles

Ascent

Lowest 233ft Highest 348ft

Total ascent 370ft

Note

There are some steep steps.